What We Do
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First Congregational
309 N Garfield Ave, Pocatello,
Idaho 83204
(208) 232-3056
What We Do
There are many opportunities for involvement and fellowship at First Congregational United Church of Christ, including:
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Worship (more information at this link)
- We gather for weekly worship at 11 AM (10 AM in the summer). The service lasts for about an hour, followed by a time for fellowship and light snacks. Child care is available. Our chapel choir invites new members.
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Learning
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Service
- A variety of mission outreach activities are ongoing. Some are in the church facilities, such as our Thrift Store; others are in the community such as Feeding the 5000 Families along with other Portneuf Valley Interfaith Fellowship mission work; and others are national or global.
- We have a separate non-profit organization, the Sophia Foundation of Pocatello, that helps coordinate a range of projects and programs.
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Leadership
- Church members and friends are invited to participate in Church Council, committees, and task groups.
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Fellowship
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We laugh.
- See the jokes and cartoons in our newsletter and on our jokes page of this web site. Submit your favorites to share.
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Outdoor Ministries
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Our Facilities
- Support the United Church of Christ congregation, Pocatello Unitarian Universalist Fellowship congregation, and many community organizations and groups. If you are interested in using church facilities, contact the church office.
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Contra Dancing
- 2nd Saturday of each month at 7:30 PM in the church hall.
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First Friday Coffeehouse
- Acoustic music by local performers and some nationally famous groups. First Friday of each month during the school year at 7:30 PM in Pilgrim Hall (aka, the gym).
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Newsletter
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Thrift Store
- The thrift store is located in the basement of the church and currently has a special Christmas room with slightly used decorations, clothes, dishes, etc.
Store hours are Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10 AM to 3 PM.
- Sunday School for all ages begins at 10 AM during the school year. A weekly Bible Study group meets at 8 AM on Wednesdays.
-Special study on Open and Affirming Congregation was conducted 2007-2008
- Special study on Just Peace Church 2008-2009 will continue
- We enjoy each other's company. All can share in conversation and light snacks after worship each week.
- Men in the church meet each Saturday morning at 8 AM for breakfast and conversation.
- Women meet at 9:30 AM on second Saturdays.
- Regular pot-luck dinners, game nights and other fun activities are scheduled.
- Outdoor ministries include outings in parks, playing ball, hikes and bike rides, and family camping in and near Pocatello. Along with other UCC churches in Idaho, we own Pilgrim Cove Camp on Payette Lake in McCall, Idaho.
- Current Edition of The Pilgrim. We can e-mail issues of the newsletter - contact the church office to get on the e-mailing list. We can send a printed copy in the mail if you do not have regular e-mail or web access.