 FIRST
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
OF SAN FRANCISCO |
| FIRST
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
OF SAN FRANCISCO |
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do we gather? |
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OFFICE HOURS
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday, Thursday and Friday
PASTORAL HOURS
By appointment
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9:15 AM Chancel Choir Practice
Our talented choir begins rehearsal on 9:15 AM each Sunday morning for
the 11 AM service. Musical selections include a multitude of classical
composers from the Baroque era to modern day composers. Our choir
has recently premiered works in San Francisco by Geoffrey Bush and others.
An open invitation to join our talented choir is extended to you.
10:00 AM Adult Forum "God and the World"
Our minister and congregants gather at the Leland Tea Company
across the street at 1416 Bush Street. Topics usually include the lectionary
readings, world events and literature. The event is informal, and open to all!
11:00 AM Worship
Our Sunday morning worship service is held in our 1300 Polk Street --
our NEW building. Our style is a style similar to "mainstream"
churches such as other Congregational, Methodist, Baptist and
Presbyterian churches. Services include hymn singing, special
music, prayers, Bible lessons and sermons. Our choir is uniquely
gifted, and offers a range of religious music formats from around the
world that range from baroque to contemporary, and folk to gospel to
Hawaiian. Communion is offered on the first Sunday of each month.
12:15 PM Fellowship/Coffee Hour
Our church members gather for fellowship time after each service.
We particularly invite visitors to stay for coffee, tea and baked goods
(often homemade!) and take some time to meet us.
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WEDNESDAYS WITH PURPOSE
Each week, a special Wednesday night experience awaits members, friends and guests. The general schedule includes:
First Wednesday:
An alternative worship service is held the first Wednesday of Every
month. Services have included various formats, including lessons
and songs, and some Taizé.
Second Wednesday:
Book study is the discussion topic for the second Wednesday. The book The Purpose Driven Life is currently being discussed.
Third Wednesday:
A group gathers for a movie night at 1300 Polk Street. Movie topics
generally related to current events. Detailed topics are
explained in the "What's Happening" page.
Fourth Wednesday:
A group gathers each month for a potluck supper and discussion about
various spiritual topics. Fellowship rotes among members'
homes. Please contact the church fo information and
locations of the home meetings.
OTHER MEETINGS
Rainbow Fellowship: 6:30 PM - second Sunday
A group of lesbian/gay/bisexual members and friends gather each month
for a potluck supper and discussion. Fellowship usually rotates among
members' homes or at the church. Please contact the church for information
and location.
Steering Committee: 12:30 PM - second or third Sunday
The leadership of the church guides the life of the church in a working
meeting.
Meetings are held in the church offices.
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Church Anniversary/Birthday
Celebration
Each year, we celebrate the anniversary of the founding of our church.
This celebration occurs on the last Sunday in July of each year.
Pilgrim Sunday - Sunday before Thanksgiving
We celebrate our links to the important settlers who brought the philosophy
of Congregationalism to America. Our celebration includes a special
Thanksgiving feast!
Christmas Eve
Service
A candlelight service on Christmas Eve is celebrated with traditional
carols and moving special music.
Holy Week Services
Our holy week
services provide relevance of today's world as we explore Jesus' path of
resurrection:
First
Congregational Church of San Francisco
Phone: 415/441-8901
E-mail: office@sanfranciscoucc.org
Last update: April 19, 2008