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Welcome to First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ Chadron,
Where Your Spiritual Journey can be Nourished
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ABOUT THE FIRST CHURCH Pastor Russ Seger
Chadron's "First Church" is a congregation of the United Church of Christ (UCC).
The people of First Congregational Church gather together in this place to worship and welcome all who seek faith, hope, love, and joy. We trust you will find among us an open, acceptable, non-judgmental Spirit where your spiritual journey can be nourished.
GET INVOLVED
Are you passionate about what we're doing? Let us know! We are always looking for volunteers to help us make our vision a reality. Whether it's Adults, Youth, Children or with our Community Events we will help you find a way to volunteer that best suits you. We're excited to have you join the team!
THANK YOU
Whether you help through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, thank you. We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you. Any Monetary Donations May Be Made through the Church Office.
OUR HISTORY
Welcome to Chadron's historic "First Church", a Congregation of the UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST.
The people of First Congregational Church have been gathering in this place of worship since 1885. We welcome all who seek faith, hope, love, and joy. We trust you will find among us an open, accepting, non-judgmental Spirit where lives are transformed, and faith renewed.
The First Church in Chadron was located at 4th & Chadron Avenue (formerly Egan Street)
Shortly after the townsite of Chadron was selected on August 1, 1885, the Reverend Harmon Bross, a Congregational missionary, conducted the first worship service in the fledgling community. For a time, services were held in the open air or in tents. On August 23, 1885, it was decided to organize a Congregational Church.
Chadron's first church was built on the current site in the fall of 1885. The total cost of the building and lot was $1775. The Congregational Church of Chadron was dedicated on Sunday, December 20, 1885, and stood here until 1959 when the new church was completed. The original building was moved to a new location when the present building was completed. It is the current location of the Kenwood Baptist Church in Chadron Nebraska.
The Original Chadron Academy
Chadron Academy was established by First Congregation Church in 1888 to further the education of the area. In 1890, a fine brick building was erected which, two years later, was totally destroyed by fire. School continued without a day's delay, and a larger new brick building soon took it's place. In 1911, that school was deeded to the State of Nebraska to become Chadron State College.
STATEMENT
United Church of Christ Statement of Faith - adapted by Robert V. Moss
We believe in you, O God, Eternal Spirit, who is made known to us in Jesus our brother, and to whose deeds we testify:
God calls the worlds into being, creates humankind in the divine image, and sets before us the ways of life and death.
God seeks in holy love to save all people from aimlessness and sin.
God judges all humanity and all nations by that will of righteousness declared through prophets and apostles.
In Jesus Christ, the man of Nazareth, our crucified and risen Lord, God has come to us and shared our common lot, conquering sin and death and reconciling the whole creation to its Creator.
God bestows upon us your Holy Spirit, creating and renewing the church of Jesus Christ, binding in covenant faithful people of all ages, tongues, and races.
God calls us into the church to accept the cost and joy of discipleship, to be servants in the service of the whole human family, to proclaim the gospel to all the world and resist the powers of evil, to share in Christ's baptism and eat at his table, to join him in his passion and victory.
God promises to all who trust in the gospel, forgiveness of sins and fullness of grace, courage in the struggle for justice and peace, the presence of the Holy Spirit in trial and rejoicing, and eternal life in that kingdom which has no end.
Blessing and honor, glory and power be unto God.
Amen.
SUNDAY SERVICE
9:00 AM Adult Forum
10:00 AM Worship
10:15 Church School
11:00 AM Fellowship Hour