- Welcome!
Dear Friends,
Thank you for visiting the Phoenix First Congregational United Church of Christ's
web page. We hope you'll continue your journey by visiting us for worship some
Sunday soon! First Church Phoenix is a dynamic community of faith which takes
seriously Jesus' call to speak for the voiceless and act to care for those most in
need. At the same time, we encourage children to discover, youth to explore and
adults to deepen their spiritual call to live out their faith through worship, music,
arts, dance, study, prayer and meditation.
This is a community that has something of the traditional - in look and feel and style – yet which is
very much a part of the emerging world in its outlook.
We are an intentionally open and affirming, inclusive, diverse community (regardless of age,
educational or economic background, physical or mental ability, gender, gender identity or sexual
orientation, political affiliation, ethnicity or race).
In worshiping God, we find ourselves spiritually recharged and better equipped for life. While we love
the Bible, we take it too seriously to take it literally. We are convinced that the God whose Spirit
inspired the Bible's authors inspires us still. “God is Still Speaking”
We are progressive in our theology – So we follow Jesus in his bottom line 3 loves: Love God, Love your
Neighbor (including your enemy!) as you Love Yourself.
Peace,
Rev. Dr. Stephen E. Wayles
Phoenix First Congregational United Church of Christ
1407 N. Second St. 1/2 block south of McDowell Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 258-6891
1407 N. Second St. 1/2 block south of McDowell Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 258-6891
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| "Never place a period where God has placed a comma" Gracie Allen |
| Click on the speaker to hear Pastor Steve's sermon delivered on February 22, 2009 |
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An Open and Affirming Congregation
You are welcome for worship and friendship, regardless of your age, race, ability,
marital status, economic circumstances, sexual orientation, or the number of times you
have been born.
You are welcome for worship and friendship, regardless of your age, race, ability,
marital status, economic circumstances, sexual orientation, or the number of times you
have been born.
Sunday Worship Services:
Rev. Jeffrey D. Dirrim, Assoc. Pastor
- 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Rev. Jeffrey D. Dirrim, Assoc. Pastor
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| Special Summer Services and Activites @ FIRST |
July 12: "Immerse
Yourself Sunday"
We encourage everyone to wear
red and black. There will be
speakers at both the morning
and evening services sharing
their General Synod
experiences!
August 9: "God is Still
Speaking Sunday"
There will be surprises in store
for both our morning and
evening congregations and
during both services members
of our worship communities will
be sharing how "God has been
speaking to them". We
encourage you to wear red and
black for these services and
hope you will join us for a
summer salad potluck following
the morning service and a BBQ
following the evening service.
Yourself Sunday"
We encourage everyone to wear
red and black. There will be
speakers at both the morning
and evening services sharing
their General Synod
experiences!
August 9: "God is Still
Speaking Sunday"
There will be surprises in store
for both our morning and
evening congregations and
during both services members
of our worship communities will
be sharing how "God has been
speaking to them". We
encourage you to wear red and
black for these services and
hope you will join us for a
summer salad potluck following
the morning service and a BBQ
following the evening service.
- Mandi Leigh
at First Church!
Mark your calendars and
evening services 5:30pm July 12,
August 9th and September 13.
Warner Brothers recording artist,
Mandi Leigh will perform at each
of these services.
More special events here!