Who We Are & What We Believe

Mission

First Congregational UCC

Under the Cross on the Hill is a WELCOMING COMMUNITY that:

Seeks….

God through the celebration of worship 

A safe and inclusive community

A deeper understanding of our faith and mission in today’s world

Practices…

Fellowship & mutual support

Spiritual formation for all ages

Participation in music and arts

  Shares….

A giving spirit encompassing the larger community

Christ’s unconditional love with justice and peace

Hope for harmony throughout God’s whole creation

First Congregational United Church of Christ was the first Christian congregation organized in Rapid City in 1878. We have served the community from four different buildings at three different addresses over the years. Our congregation has a strong emphasis on mission, outreach, and community service.

We understand the historic creeds of the church to be testaments of faith not, tests of faith. Our community is open to differences in interpretation and understanding. We do not have to all be the same to share in worship, education, and service.

First Congregational United Church of Christ, Rapid City, South Dakota is an Open and Affirming (ONA) church, believing that each of us is created in God's image. (Gen.1:26).

We invite everyone of all ages, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, races, nationalities, ethnicities, economic circumstances, abled or differently abled, faith backgrounds, marital statuses, or cultures to participate actively in our mission as we boldly proclaim "No Matter Who You Are or Where You Are on Life's Journey, You Are Welcome Here!"