Welcome to
First Congregational Church of Glendale
United Church of Christ
Whoever you are,
wherever you are on life's journey,
you are welcome here!
* We hope that you find this expressed in our hospitality to you this morning and in the many ways one might find here to build relationships - with people and with God.
* Members and friends of this Beloved Community find this church to be a source of support in times of difficulty and find themselves participants in an open, caring, fund extended "family" at worship, work and play.
* Fellowship groups, spirituality book groups and bible studies, weekly family night dinnersand educational programs, outreach projects and music programs are some of the many ways we celebrate and grow together.
* We have found this to be a place where our deepest values can be identified and lived out with accountability and joy.
* We are diverse in our beliefs and backgrounds, ages and personality types, interests and energy levels.
* It is hoped that you will find someone to connect with and, over time, a way to share your gifts and passions with us - expanding the "circle" of God's love and concern.
* If you have a need, let us know. If you have an idea, share it. If you enjoy the back row or the front row - an empty pew or a full one, take it!
* You are welcome as you are, whenever and however you find yourself here in this place.
Our Members
We are members of the United Church of Christ which is a united and uniting church: united because it has brought together various denominations and uniting because we welcome all people to join in our community of faith.
Our local denominational office, the Southern California Nevada Conference U.C.C., is located at 2401 N. Lake Ave., Altadena, CA 91001. Our Conference staff and network of church congregations in Southern California and Nevada support each other and share resources as we participate in the work of the church: worship, education, social justice and crisis prevention & response.
Church History
The First Congregational Church of Glendale has served this community since 1911. The church building on Wilson and Central was dedicated in 1923.
We have been members of the United Church of Christ since 1961 and welcome people of all denominational backgrounds. The United Church of Christ represents a merger of the Congregational Christian Churches and the Evangelical and Reformed Church.
In August, 1963, property was purchased on Canada Boulevard where our current church building was constructed in 1969. The building was dedicated on October 17, 1976.
A dream came true with the ground breaking on August 31, 1997, for the construction of a Fellowship Hall, three classrooms and kitchen. On November 15, 1998 we dedicated this new building.
We have a strong, common center of faith in God, enriched by a great diversity of theological, ethnic and historical backgrounds.
