Normally, we would have our youth standing in the gallery with soup kettles. There will be a kettle in the gallery on February 13th for those attending worship in person.

You can also donate online by going here and going to the very top where there is a box labeled Operating Fund / Pledge. Please fill in your donation amount. Write SOUPER BOWL in the memo box directly below the amount, complete the form and submit.

You can also place your check in an envelope and drop it off at First Church in the DROP BOX, located directly below the mail box by the parking lot main doors. The contactless drop box is checked daily for items.

Thank you for your continued support of our community!

Genesis House Donation Drive at First Church!

First Church is hosting a donation drive to benefit Genesis House, a shelter for men, women, and children fleeing domestic violence. As Genesis House puts it, “When individuals come into [the] shelter they often come with little to no belongings. Genesis House provides residents with any basic items they may need... Genesis House relies on the generous contributions from the community for many of these items.” Additionally, the youth have written notes of encouragement to go with the collected items. We will be accepting items January 30th – February 13th in the drop-off box on the credenza outside of the office. If you have an item that cannot fit in the box, please place the item next to it or in the office. A list of the items most in need at Genesis House is available by the collection box and via the button below. Thank you for your consideration and continued support. 

William was raised on the west side of Cleveland where he met and married his wife Christine and started their family. In 2019, William and Christine returned to the area and joined the First Church in Oberlin. William spent 30+ years teaching a variety of topics to adult students in classrooms all over the world. However, his passion for teaching and facilitating discussions is surpassed by his love for the Bible. So, being able to lead a workshop about the Bible…well, that’s pure joy for William! William will lean on his own seminary education and decades of experience leading adult workshops to provide a historical and practical perspective on the Bible. 

Participants will engage in discussions about how and why the Bible was formed, what role it has played in history and how it is and can be used by Christians today.

Please note, all are welcome to join any session, regardless of Biblical experience. Need to miss a session or two…no problem, come to the sessions you can. Feeling like you know the Bible well already? Great! Come share what you have learned about this most widely distributed book in history! Feeling like you know very little about the Bible? That’s awesome! Let’s dig in together! Young or not so young…churchy or not so churchy…strong opinions or still forming ideas…come join us. It’s God’s Word and it’s written for you, specifically, for YOU!

Welcome Our New Members, Received on Sunday, October 31st!