First Congregational Church of Evanston

At the beginning of every worship service, the lay reader says, “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!” This message is at the core of our identity at First Congregational Church of Evanston, UCC. Our mission statement informs the way we live as a church: "We express God's Love in action, compassion, and justice." Whether you are looking for a place to share your gifts, a nuturing church where you can grow in faith, or a community that cares about working for justice, you will find it here. Our extravagant welcome encompasses families of all types and individuals who identify with gender and sexuality along the spectrum. This is the definition of an “open and affirming” church.