First Congregational United Church of Christ - Alpena, Michigan

Our Church choir with our choir director and organist, Kat Tomaszewski

First Congregational United Church of Christ Alpena MI

Name: First Congregational United Church of Christ
Address: 201 S 2nd Ave, Alpena, Michigan, 49707-2881, United States
Telephone: 989-356-1795

49707-2881

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Who we are

First Congregational United Church of Christ in Alpena, Michigan is a Christian congregation serving the Alpena community and seeking, engaging, and encouraging others through a life-changing Christian journey.

We seek to be a loving, friendly community that worships God, and serves others. We place a high priority on teaching from the Bible and following the example of Jesus.

Our vision is to impact and renew Alpena and beyond with the transforming message of Jesus Christ through words and actions.

Come as you are - we'd love to get to know you.

Street Address

First Congregational United Church of Christ

201 S 2nd Ave

Alpena, MI 49707-2881

United States

Phone: 989 356-1795

Fax: 989 356-8825

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Church Pastor

Rev. Dr. Paul A. Lance

Minister

201 S 2nd Ave

Alpena, MI 49707-2881

United States

Phone: 989-356-1795

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United Church of Christ

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https://www.uccalpena.org/

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Rev. Dr. Paul A. Lance

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Location and Directions

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Located in downtown Alpena

Parking

There is some street parking, or in the city lot next to the church.

First Congregational United Church of Christ Service Times

Sunday Services

10:00 AM Sanctuary Worship

11:00 AM Fellowship Hour

Sunday School during 10:00 AM service

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Casual, you will see everything from jeans to suits.

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Handicap entrance is in the back of the building, with the elevator entrance

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First Congregational United Church of Christ History

1862

The First Congregational Church is Alpena’s oldest organized church, founded March 2, 1862. Religious gatherings were held at the home of Daniel and Sarah Carter, Alpena’s first white settlers. These meetings evolved into the First Congregational Church.

1868

The first church building was a wooden structure completed in 1868 with Daniel G. Bisbee as the founding pastor.

1892

The second church building was completed in 1892. This building incorporated the first structure and was constructed of brick and stone. It was completely removed to make way for the third church building.

1955

The third building, the current church home, is constructed of concrete masonry and was completed in 1955. The building was made possible by the generosity of Jesse H. and Anna M. Besser, industrialists and philanthropists. Jesse Besser, who invented concrete block manufacturing equipment, had a strong interest in seeing what could be accomplished in building a monumental structure in the Gothic style, using concrete products manufactured by the Besser Company.

1961

In 1961 the congregation joined the United Church of Christ thus creating the First Congregational United Church of Christ.

2012

In 2012 the congregation celebrated its 150th anniversary. The church is 150 years strong, and looking toward the next 150 years.

2017

The current site of the First Congregational Church of Alpena was acquired in stages. The first lots were purchased from George N. Fletcher in 1868. In 1909 an additional 30 feet was purchased from A.W. Comstock, a member of another pioneer Alpena family. In 1919 the remainder lots were purchased from A.W. Comstock, thus completing what is the church’s current location.