COME AS YOU ARE AND EXPERIENCE THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF SCRIPTURE, MUSIC AND COMMUNITY.
Each service features a powerful message rooted in the teachings of scripture to guide and encourage your spiritual growth.
Our music ministry creates an atmosphere of praise and worship to help you connect with God and strengthen your faith through song.
Join our welcoming and supportive community of worshipers to deepen your faith together in fellowship.
Worship This Week
Worship This Week

WORSHIP THIS WEEK
May God’s Love Enfold and Hold You
Please join us for worship this Sunday.
Sunday, September 24
8:45 am in the sanctuary &
11 am in the sanctuary/online
8:45 a.m. ~ We begin a series on the prophet Elijah, 1 Kings 17. Help us continue to dedicate our renewed sanctuary with worship today.
11 a.m. ~ In the sanctuary featuring our chancel choir, & Livestreamed (Facebook and YouTube). We begin a new series on the prophet Elijah in 1 Kings as we let our prayers and praise bless our new tile and pew cushions.
All are welcome and bring a friend.
Please click here to read Pastor Wes’ daily meditations.
Morning Meditation
We want you to feel warmly welcome at First Congregational United Church of Christ. We prayerfully seek to worship in ways that are meaningful and believe that worshiping with us will help you grow your faith through music, scripture and a meaningful message at the center of each service.
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Latest Livestreamed Service
September 17, 2023
When grateful we come, remembering, rejoicing ~
We Give Thanks To
~ GOD
~ JESUS
~ SENIOR PASTOR: Rev. Dr. Wes Bixby
~ MINISTER OF MUSIC: Gregory Chestnut, organ & piano
~ FCUCC SARASOTA CHANCEL CHOIR
~ LIVE STREAM PRODUCTION: Douglas Kingsley, cameras, graphics, & sound
~ Flowers given by: Sara Little and Barbara Shaver, in memory of mother, Aletha Little and brother, Jim D. Little. Ann Spencer, in celebration of Guy Spencer’s 90th birthday. Dennis Crooks, in celebration of Evelyn’s birthday. To Lorraine Matthews, in loving memory of 43 wonderful years together, Your Beloved Husband
Live Performances
~ PRELUDE: Fanfare and Processional, Lynn Trapp
~ OPENING HYMN: What Gift Can We Bring, #370
~ HYMN: All Are Welcome
~ ENGAGING SCRIPTURE: 2 Samuel 6
~ SERMON: Daring to Dance
~ ANTHEM: O How Amiable, Ralph Vaughn Williams
~ DOXOLOGY: Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
~ CLOSING HYMN: God, You Have Set Us, #372
~ POSTLUDE: Fantasie. J.S. Bach
Recorded Music
~ OPENING PRAYER MUSIC: Title: Civil Twilight, Artist: Ross Lara
~ POST SERVICE VIDEO MUSIC: Title: Light And Shadows Artist: Middle Mountain
~ OPENING PRAYER VIDEO MONTAGE: Videography by Douglas Kingsley
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For where two or three are gathered
together in My name,
there am I in the midst of them.
Matthew 18:20