 FIRST
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OF SAN FRANCISCO United Church of Christ |
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MINSTERIAL CONTACT Minister: Reverend Wilfried Glabach Phone: (415) 441-8901 E-mail: Reverend Wilfried Glabach Membership Information
First Congregational is interested in discussing the merits and responsibilities of membership with you. Please just let us know of your interest, and Rev. Wilfried and members will be happy to discuss how joining can be transforming to you. Pastoral Assistance Whether you need a minister for illness, death or other life concerns, Rev. Wilfried is available to talk with you. Please do not hesitate to contact us. If no one is available, please leave a message, as messages are checked regularly. If you have a concern during nighttime hours, please contact the San Francisco Night Ministry by phone at (415) 986-1464 and talk with the staff on the phone. They can immediately direct you to clergy on-call. If you are specifically interested in reaching Rev. Wilfried, your message will be gladly forwarded. Baptism At First Congregational, we recognize that all people are God's children. If you wish to be baptized, please let us know! If you are parents of a child you wish to be baptized, also please let us know! WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF AGE, RACE, ETHNICITY OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION. ADMINISTRATIVE CONTACT Office Administrator: Brad Peterson Phone: (415) 441-8901 E-mail: Brad Peterson, Office Assistant Weddings and Unions First Congregational Church celebrates weddings/unions as identical in the eyes of God. All weddings/unions require coordination with the Office Administrator, and review by the Pastor. Building use and other wedding items can be arranged on an hourly basis, with a detailed fee schedule by contacting the Office Administrator. Some reasons to Bless your wedding/union at First Congregational Church: - walking distance from City Hall - Several ministers (including gay or lesbian ministers) available - Welcoming congregation of all sexual orientations - Christian elements to marriage ceremony - Choice of several special spiritual spaces (chapel, sanctuary, outdoor terrace, fellowship hall) - Bi-lingual wedding ceremonies possible (German, Spanish, French) Other Building Usage First Congregational Church has a building use policy that allows for groups to use the church, as long as the use of the building meets specific congregational requirements. Building use is arranged on an hourly basis, with a detailed fee schedule by contacting the Office Administrator. |
CONGREGATIONAL LEADERSHIP Steering Committee Members: Recia Young, Chair Todd Delong, Treasurer Dorothee Alatorre, Clerk Nancy McManus Joseph Story Ken Tipton Channing Wayne PARTNERS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES San
Francisco Night Ministry. First Congregational has served
as the base of operations for this ecumenical ministry in San Francisco
for 34 years. The ministry provides crisis counseling every night,
as well as on-street assistance.
The Welcome Ministry. The Welcome Ministry seeks to provide a faithful response to homelessness and to improve the quality of life for homeless people by providing: hospitality; food; and referrals for housing, health care and drug and alcohol treatment. GENERAL INFORMATION The City and
County of San Francisco. Home page of the City that we love!
The UCC Coalition for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Concerns. A coalition of those who support wider understanding of God's love for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people. Northern California/Nevada Conference of the United Church of Christ. The conference -- our wider church in this area. United Church of Christ. The denomination -- our wider church. |
First
Congregational Church of San Francisco
Last update: March 3, 2009