First Congregational United Church of Christ

an open and accepting congregation

2503 Main Street     La Crosse, Wisconsin  54601-3962
(608)784-8137      contact us
 
Worship: Sundays at 8:30am & 10am
The church office is open 8am-4pm Monday - Thursday. 
The Chapel is open for prayer 8am-4pm Monday - Thursday.

Special Events

Special events throughout the year normally include:

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Anniversary Sunday (near February 14 / February 10, 2008) - we recognize members of the congregation who are celebrating their 10,20,30,40,50,60th anniversary of marriage

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Youth Sunday (February 17, 2008) - the high school youth plan and lead Sunday worship

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Camp Sunday (February 24, 2008) - we highlight the opportunities at Pilgrim Center and Moon Beach Camp -- the two United Church of Christ camps in Wisconsin

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Lenten Fair (Palm Sunday / March 16, 2008) - a wonderful inter-generational event after 10am worship, with craft activities for all ages, all focused on the Christian symbols for Lent and Easter

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Jazz Sunday (the Sunday after Easter / March 30, 2008) - Al Townsend's Wonderful World Jazz Band provides the music and worship leadership for our 10am service

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Bible Presentation Sunday (May 4, 2008) - the fourth graders are presented with a Bible during the 10am service; the students and their families enjoy a breakfast before the worship service

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Children's Sunday (the Sunday before Memorial Day weekend / May 18, 2008) - the Sunday School children lead worship, present skits and songs during the 10am service

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Renewal Sunday (the Sunday after Labor Day weekend / September 7, 2008) - the first day back to Sunday School, usually includes an ice cream social following the 10am service

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Heritage Sunday (the last Sunday in September / September 28, 2008) - we honor members who have been part of the church for 45 years or longer

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Confirmation Sunday (the first Sunday in October / October 5, 2008) - tenth graders confirm their faith and join the church during the 10am service

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All Saints Day (a Sunday near November 1) - we remember and give thanks for family and friends who have died in the past year

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Meal of Thanksgiving (the Sunday before Thanksgiving / November 23, 2008) - a grand feast for the entire congregation, following the 10am service

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Advent Workshop (the first Sunday in December / December 7, 2008) - a wonderful inter-generational event after 10am worship, with craft activities for all ages, all focused on the Christian symbols for Advent and Christmas

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Nativity Pageant - (5pm on the Sunday evening before Christmas Eve / December 21, 2008) Sunday School children and youth present a nativity pageant, enacting the story of Jesus' birth

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Christmas Eve Worship (5pm and 8pm) - a service of candlelight and carols, a simple and beautiful service that focuses on the wonder and joy of Christmas; appropriate for all ages

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