Welcome to First Congregational Church
Corvallis, Oregon
Welcome to First Congregational Church
Corvallis, Oregon
We're glad you are here!
9 Things to know
about Sunday worship
1. Worship starts at 10:30 a.m. at our church and is live streamed on our Facebook page
2. Bring proof of full COVID vaccination if you are 12 or older
3. Wear a surgical mask or N95 mask if you are 2 or older
We’ll gladly give you one if you forgot to bring yours.
4. Bring a sweater; it's chilly in the sanctuary because of ventilation needs
5. Arrive close to 10:30 a.m.; the sanctuary opens at 10:30 a.m., not sooner
6. Enter through the NW entrance by the bike racks (Gatton Hall/Gym entrance)
Our front porch is closed.
7. Worship will last 1 hour
8. If you have a prayer request, please submit it in writing.
9. We are singing!
Children in Worship
During in-person worship on Sundays, we invite children and young people to make themselves comfortable. We have activity packs to distribute to keep busy hands and minds occupied during our hour-long service.
Everyone is welcome to use the Fireplace Room as an extension of the sanctuary space (that is what it was designed for).The seating is comfortable, and the space is prepped with developmentally-appropriate activities and stations for children of all ages to engage.
There is no expectation that babies and toddlers and kiddos will sit still for 60 minutes, or remain silent. We invite real bodies and real lives into our spaces.
We hope that if you are ready to bring your children back to the sanctuary, you will feel comfortable living in this space with us. Jaqui will be present in the Fireplace room every Sunday during worship to help welcome folks and navigate the space.
Maybe you'll choose to begin in the sanctuary and find that you need or want to move to the Fireplace Room space - great! Take yourself to the space that works for you when you need it!
Sanctuary Renovation
Here's an update on our efforts to renovate the church sanctuary.
Please click here to see a slideshow and learn more.
Safe Camp
Safe Camp is the original location of the SafePlace program - a project of Unity Shelter that assists individuals, couples, and families in housing transitions by providing safe, temporary housing coupled with case management, and/or peer support services.
Learn more about Safe Camp here.
"I think it's the welcoming spirit that I love the most."
First Congregational Church of Corvallis is a progressive, Open and Affirming church with a strong commitment to social justice. We celebrate compassion, diversity and inclusivity, respecting people wherever they may be on their faith journey.
A Message From Our Pastor
First Congregational is a Just Peace, inclusive community of Christian faith in Corvallis. We're a church where all are welcome - and where ‘all’ really does mean all. We are real people who care about nurturing love and belonging in the world, most often in the context of Christianity. We worship with tradition and innovation, weaving our liturgies and stories together every Sunday morning. We tell stories from the Bible and our lives, knowing that every story is a holy one.
If you are looking for a faith community to call home, we would love to meet you!
Pastor Jennifer Butler
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