Welcome

- Our Covenant
- Our Mission Statement
- About the United Church of Christ

Welcome to First Congregational Church of Corvallis. We are a liberal Christian community which seeks to honor diversity, encourage thoughtful reflection, and be led by the Spirit of God. We strive to put our faith into action to serve God and all of God's people. We are glad that you are here! Let us help you find your place with us.

A Just Peace and an Open and Affirming Church

4515 SW West Hills Road
Corvallis, Oregon 97333
Phone: (541) 757-8122
E-mail: office@ucc-corvallis.org

Our Covenant
Adopted May 21, 1995

In the sure knowledge of God's caring presence and steadfast love, and inspired by God's promises in Jesus Christ, we covenant with God and with each other to be a community of faith, accepting the cost and joy of discipleship.

We propose, relying on God's help, to maintain the institutions of the Gospel, to submit ourselves to the orderly administration of the affairs of the church, and to walk together in God's ways, made known and to be made known to us.

We hold it to be the mission of the church to witness to the Good News of God made known to us in Jesus Christ, and to answer God's call to be about the work of bringing justice and making peace in our hearts, in our communities, and in our world.

We recognize that all people are made in the image of God, and so we seek to be an inclusive community, welcoming all persons to join with us, affirming their gifts, and inviting them to exercise leadership in this community without regard to race, gender, age, sexual orientation, or physical or mental ability.

As did our forebears, we do all this, depending on the presence of the Holy Spirit in our midst, to lead and to empower us.

Our Mission Statement
Adopted January 24, 1982

We affirm in faith that the love of God is acting amongst us and moving before us in ways known or to be made known. In response to Jesus' call to be a part of the movement towards God's commonwealth, we covenant with one another so to witness by thought, word, and deed, that this voluntary gathering of people becomes a more faithful body of Christ.

We pledge to show the presence of God's cause in our church and wider communities through:

	Worship of God in Word and Sacrament germane to life situations.
	Commitment to a free theology honoring our heritage, and celebrating our diversity.
	Building of a supportive church environment that is sensitive to personal needs and encourages mental, emotional, and spiritual involvement.
	Nurture of an educated congregation marked by intellectual integrity and relevant teaching.
	Dedication of time, talent, and treasure to the service of others.
	Courageous action as agents of reconciliation, offering hope and healing to the brokenness found in persons, our region, and our world. By the grace of God, we seek to foster experiences which motivate and train us to identify and pursue our ministries with devotion and excellence.

About the United Church of Christ

What is the UCC? Click here.

What does the UCC believe? Click here.

Decision-making authority rests with the local congregation.

Each congregation belongs to a regional Conference of the UCC. The Association or Conference provides pastoral and staff support to the local congregations.

First Congregational Church United Church of Christ belongs to the Central Pacific Conference. The Conference provides pastoral and staff support to the local congregations.

Headquarters for the United Church of Christ are located in Cleveland, Ohio.