First Congregational Church of Rochester

About this church

First Congregational Church of Rochester holds its weekly service at 10 a.m. Sunday, onsite and live on YouTube. The United Church of Christ congregation calls its style moderately liturgical: neither highly ceremonial nor extremely casual. Music can include traditional hymns, updated hymn texts, handbells, vocalists, a worship band, or brass. Communion is open to everyone on the first Sunday. Children may remain in worship, use an activity area or quiet wiggle room, or leave after children's time for Sunday school around 10:30; childcare is also available.

The church's theology emphasizes that God is still speaking and that ancient Scripture must be interpreted thoughtfully in contemporary life. It explicitly welcomes people who are skeptical, hurt by religion, or uncertain why they came, and it opens participation, leadership, and ministry broadly. Local care includes the Helping Hand food pantry for families across several Oakland County communities and confidential one-to-one support from trained lay caregivers. Quilters create church furnishings and practical items, while adult formation meets Wednesday afternoons for book and Bible study. A family can arrive at 10 together and decide during worship whether children remain in the sanctuary, use the wiggle room, or join lower-level classes.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 26, 2026. Sources: Official homepage, 10 a.m. worship, livestream, liturgical style, music, Communi · Official about page, UCC identity, still-speaking theology, broad inclusion, chi · Official faith-formation page, children’s dismissal, ages, classrooms, adult stu · Official ministries page, food pantry, confidential caregiving, quilting, women’

Service times

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Ministries and visitor notes

• Open Communion — First Sunday of Month

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