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Groundbreaking for the first
sanctuary, now Andersen Hall
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Welcome to the Small Church
with the Big Heart
First
Congregational Church was founded by a group of people in 1979 who
shared a love for God and a desire to worship God with freedom
of expression, with
autonomy of the local church within a
non-hierarchical sisterhood of churches. They found these
things in Congregationalism, a way of being a church that
promotes faith, freedom and fellowship.
After
meeting for several years in a variety of places, the first
church was built in 1987. Ten years later, the current
sanctuary was a built and the original church building now houses the
fellowship hall and offices. In the fall of 2007, the fellowship
hall
was renamed named Andersen Hall in thanksgiving for Pastor and Mrs. Erv (Mary Lou) Andersen.
(see Special Events for
pictures!)
Since
1980, the church has been affiliated with the Florida
Association of Congregational Churches and the
National
Association of Congregational Christian Churches. The church
has demonstrated outstanding stewardship, community involvement,
and exceptional attention to missions and benevolence over the
years.
The
members are the very backbone of this church. They have
remained faithful to God and to each other throughout good times
and bad. In the face of the challenging events of our life
together each member responds by working harder, loving one
another, and continually seeking to serve God.
Moving
forward with a positive attitude and spiritual commitment, we
continue to welcome visitors with open arms and hearts.
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The present
church, former colors! |
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