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First Congregational Church - Clear Lake, Iowa A Passion for God, Compassion for People.
A Passion for God, Compassion for People.

About The First Congregational Church

First Congregational Church Service Whether you are a spectator, a seeker, or a Christ follower; it is our hope that you will find First Congregational Church to be a place where you can grow in your spiritual journey at a pace that is best for you.

First Congregational Church is a community of people who come from different religious backgrounds and experiences. We focus on the major tenets of the Christian faith and not on the minor differences that often separate people of faith.

We seek to worship God and serve Him in ways that are relevant to people today. The practical teaching from the Bible is designed to help us walk more closely with God and meet the challenges of our busy lives.

We hope that your experience with us is a positive one. If we can help you in any way, please let us know. We’re here to serve you. Thanks for being our guest.

Our Mission

Our mission is to have “A Passion for God, Compassion For People”. We will accomplish this by Reaching Up through worship, exaltation and prayer, by Reaching In through preaching, teaching, and fellowship, and by Reaching Out through evangelism, missions, and social outreach, “that we may present everyone perfect in Christ”. (Colossians 1:28)

We believe that the most significant decision anyone ever makes is to turn the control of his or her life over to Jesus as Savior and Lord. Church life involves introducing people to Jesus and helping one another through instruction, encouragement, and training to serve Him faithfully.

What is a Congregational Church? Who are we?

We are a free and independent church, true to Scripture and in the Congregational tradition. What does that mean?

† We are an independent group of gathered Christians. We have no bishop or synod to which we are responsible. We are responsible only to Jesus Christ as Lord of the Church.

† We are people of the open Word of God. We are people who attempt to gain insight into the Christian faith and life in general through the Bible. We believe the Bible to be the Word of God.

† We are people who are part of the Congregational Way of “Faith, Freedom, and Fellowship”. This heritage dates back to the Pilgrims, who risked their lives for the freedom to worship. It is a tradition that has stayed free to be alert to the needs of people and to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ in meaningful prayer and to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ in meaningful ways.

† In order to share in the Congregational Way with sister churches throughout the nation, we are members of the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, and the Iowa/Nebraska Churches.

Church Personnel

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PastorBrad Thornton
Church SecretarySarah Bowen
Choir DirectorMarta Eenhuis
OrganistMelodee Reineke
PianistSue Roenfanz
CustodianTim Swager
Church CouncilBob Borgman, President; Ginger Holmes, Secretary; Tim Meyer, Treasurer; Members, Lisa Arians, Barry Cory, Langdon Devine, Steve Futrell, Mike Ravera and Kathy Shaffer.
 
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