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 9:30am
The church office is open 8am-4pm Monday - Thursday. 
The Chapel is open for prayer 8am-4pm Monday - Thursday.

Spiritual Nourishment

Prayer for Pentecost / The Hope of the Coming of Christ

We hope you come like the wind At this time of despair
And that with you bring A breath of fresh air.
We hope that you clearly say To this poor human race,
The ancient, the beautiful Words of truth and grace.
We hope that you see now True acts of friendship
And that you be the joy Of a new human fellowship.
We hope that you come soon, To falseness overcome,
The watchword of promise Hands open and free.

(Jaci Maraschin, Brazil, from Gifts of Many Cultures, c1995)