FCCS

Our Vision Statement First Congregational Church of Stockton strives to be a dynamic church full of excitement and passion, growing spiritually through Worship, Mission, and Education. Our vision for the future is to carry out God's Mission in our community and to grow as a God-loving fellowship whose doors are open to everyone. We believe in Jesus Christ and are committed to the principles that Christ taught. We are NOT the only faith community, however we recognize that people have differing opinions about who Christ was and what He taught. Please feel free to join us on life’s journey. We welcome you and we would enjoy having you share your own, unique perspectives with us. Our faith is 2000 years old But our thinking is not!

Mission

About us We are a caring congregation, committed to Christ. We’re inclusive of all-with our minds open, and our hearts as well. Our doors are open to people of every race, age, ability, and orientation. The United Church of Christ is one of the nation’s most progressive protestant denominations; our church supports a variety of social justice ministries both locally and world-wide. We are committed to continuing to provide the Stockton community with a liberal Christian tradition by maintaining a welcoming spirit for all, deliberately connecting to faith communities different from ours, and honoring the breadth and depth of life experience. No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here. Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of each month. In keeping with our values, we host an “Open” Communion. This simply means communion it is open to anyone of any faith as well as to those who are questing for faith. We make a joyful noise with Sunday worship featuring hymns, both traditional and contemporary, choir, musical guests and frequent congregational musical participation. New Life for us will soon include a contemporary style worship service. As with all of our programs, you need not be a member to participate. We feel God has blessed us wonder-fully with this new building but, much more vitally, we believe that the people are the church! Come join us as we strive to grow in faith and connect to our community. Go online and check us out at firstcongregationalstockton.org Explore new relationships and receive daily devotions on myUCC.org, become a fan on facebookook. Through our website, you’ll find featured links to the church’s social networking mission here and world-wide. Isn't it time for religion with relevance? At the United Church of Christ, we're about understanding, and exploration: doing justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God and others. “Never place a period where God has placed a comma” God is still speaking!