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First Congregational United Church of Christ

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First Congregational United Church of Christ

First Congregational United Church of Christ First Congregational United Church of Christ First Congregational United Church of Christ

319-462-3796

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Community Involvement, mission & Outreach

 Our mission also extends beyond our own community to the people of the world around us.

 

Why we reach out  

James 2:14-17 

What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Each year we prepare and serve a dinner at the Community Center for anyone in the community who wishes to come together for fellowship and a delicious Thanksgiving meal.  

Ukrainian Relief Donations

Our members collected goods that were needed in Ukraine. With the help of another organization we were able to send them over seas and show our love and support. 

Christmas Gift Bags

Members of First Church make Christmas goodie bags for our members that are not able to get out. We want them to know they are not alone!

Community Food Bank & ALY

Members of First Church donates throughout the year to the Community Food Bank and ALY (Anamosa Lunches for Youth), as well as serve as board members and volunteer their labor for both organizations.

Pastor Preaching at Pinicon Place

Pastor Rodger Godd Preaches at Pinicon Place here in Anamosa Iowa every other Saturday at 10:00am.

Our Children Show They Care

Other Ways We Reach Out

Each December our share tree provides gifts for families and children in the area.


Care baskets: Care baskets are delivered before Christmas to show our love for older members and shut-ins in our congregation.


Clothes Closet: In conjunction with other churches, we provide volunteers and donations to the Clothes Closet located at the United Methodist Church.


Community Tree Walk

Each year our church creates a display at the LCC Tree Walk to show our faith and sense of community.   Our youth also participate by holding a cookie sale as part of the event. 

Mission

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