WELCOME
TO FIRST CHURCH
WELCOME
TO FIRST CHURCH
Welcome to the First Church in Oberlin United Church of Christ - an Open and Affirming, Just Peace, Global Mission and Green Justice Community in Oberlin since 1834.
No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome in this United Church of Christ congregation. We invite you to become a part of our community of faith, to grow spiritually, to encounter God’s inclusive and effusive grace in worship and fellowship, and to work and witness for greater justice and peace in our world.
Holy Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month.
Worship is currently being live streamed on Facebook on Sundays at 10am. Click on the icon above to connect.
SUPPORT & DONATE
God provides for the ministry of our church through your offerings. Giving to First Church is essential to the vitality and future of the church. Your donations enable us to fulfill our work including - the work being done by church leaders and staff, local church ministries, justice and witness ministries, wider church ministries, and global missions.
Thank you for supporting the First Church in Oberlin, UCC! Scan the QR CODE above or click on the link below to make a donation online. To use VANCO, click on the button to use the EFT Form. A 2021 Pledge Card button is also provided for your convenience.
Questions? CLICK HERE to email Miranda Schaum, Financial Secretary.
NEWSLETTER
& CALENDAR
First Church publishes a weekly electronic newsletter entitled, "First Things First". The newsletter is emailed each Friday at 1 PM. A link to the current week's newsletter is provided each Tuesday on our Facebook page. You can also click on the button below to read it, download a copy, or print it.
If you would like to subscribe to First Things First!, please EMAIL the church office, or click on the subscribe link included in the enews.
News & Events
First Church in Oberlin is an active and vibrant congregation. Check out our up-coming events and read through the announcements to stay informed. We have many opportunities for you to join us in worship, small groups, social groups, committee work , educational sessions and more. Make sure to check the website often for updates. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Faith Formation
Faith formation is at the heart of what the Christian life is all about. In many ways, we engage in the practices of our daily lives and the rituals of our faith communities—through worship, mission, working for justice and peace, evangelism, and education—so that our faith may be nurtured, enlivened, sustained, and formed.
Resources & Links
Looking to connect with the church or the broader community? Great! Click on the link below for more information about the United Church of Christ and it's wider mission, the Oberlin Community, volunteer opportunities and more. There are also links for Mental Health and other resources. Give us a call if we can help you to connect or navigate through any resources and/or links.