Friday Prayer

Friday Prayer

 God, there is a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place that hovers and hums and holds us.  God, You continue to conduct the music of our soul and continue to find a release of the tension that is unresolved within us.  Help us find ways to hold onto the truth that each...
Hymnal of Our Soul ~ Part 8

Hymnal of Our Soul ~ Part 8

 Don Salier writes this, “In our present North American cultural context, the singing assemblies in our churches and synagogues are among the very few remaining places where words and music actually form human beings in communal identity.  The phenomenon of public...
Happy Pentecost 🎶📭

Happy Pentecost 🎶📭

Happy Pentecost 🎶📭 Worship at 8:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Two Services May 19 Pentecost Sunday Worship at 8:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. Wear Red to worship   8:45 a.m. ~ We gather in the chapel to listen to the way the Spirit continues to empower and enliven.  Wear red to...
🌻Happy Mother’s Day!!♥️🎂

🌻Happy Mother’s Day!!♥️🎂

🌻Happy Mother’s Day!!♥️🎂 Worship at 8:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Artwork by Carol Fields using words of members and friends to describe our church.  Original now on display in the sanctuary. Thank you to Dr. Marsha Kindall-Smith for singing us to the communion...
Love Offerings

Love Offerings

Love Offerings At Christmas and Easter we invite the congregation to participate in a Love Offering. Christmas Love Offering: Acting Locally Each Christmas, our special offering supports local agencies such as food banks, homeless shelters, and child and adult...
Welcome Adam DeSorgo

Welcome Adam DeSorgo

Welcome Adam DeSorgo Worship with communion at 8:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 🍞🍇 Artwork by Carol Fields using words of members and friends to describe our church.  Original now on display in the sanctuary. Two Services May 5 ~ Holy Communion Worship at 8:45 a.m. and 11...
Recent Services

Recent Services

Experience the joy of worship anytime, anywhere by viewing our livestreamed services.  Whether you’re tuning in for the first time or revisiting a cherished message, our archive allows you to relive the spiritual moments that resonate with you. Explore our...

Celebrating 70 Years

Celebrating 70 Years Word cloud by Carol Fields made from the words we collected from our congregants expressing how they feel about our church. Celebrate with us as we mark a significant milestone in our journey of faith and reflect on 70 years of ministry, growth,...
Food and Hunger Group

Food and Hunger Group

At First Congregational United Church of Christ Sarasota, we’re passionate about addressing food insecurity and hunger in our community and beyond. Our Food and Hunger group is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those facing hunger and food...