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As stewards of a beautiful and historic building, we are committed to a ministry of hospitality, sharing our space with other groups who share our mission.

Many community not-for profit groups and service organizations use our building for meetings and events. Groups such as P-FLAG, Riley County Preservation Alliance, and Kansas Equality Coalition hold regularly scheduled meetings in our facilities. If you want to learn more about scheduling a meeting or suggested donations to cover utility costs, please contact the church office.


Weddings

At First Congregational United Church of Christ, we understand the essence of marriage to be a covenant commitment that has its foundation in the faithfulness of God’s love. The marriage ceremony is the joyous occasion on which two people unite in the mutual exchange of covenant promises. We welcome couples of all genders. We welcome second marriages. We welcome interfaith and interracial marriages. We know that love is what makes a family and we are delighted to celebrate with you.

Our goal is to help you develop and plan celebration that is both personal and meaningful. The occasion is a service of worship, and the full participation of the congregation is encouraged through the use of scripture, prayers and music. Family and friends may be invited to share the leadership of worship. Pastor Caela is happy to incorporate creative ideas or simply celebrate with a standard, short and sweet service.

We know you have lots of questions. What will the service be like? What are your fees? Is pre-marital counseling required? Our booklet, Celebrating Your Marriage, will answer all of these and more. If you have additional questions, please don't hesitate to contact the church office. 
In order to schedule a wedding at First Congregational, you will need to contact the church office to inquire about building and staff availability for your preferred date. You are also welcome to visit our facility and meet with the pastor. Please schedule this through the church office. Once you've decided you'd like to celebrate your marriage at First Congregational UCC and confirmed the date is available, you will need to complete the required paperwork and send your deposit to our office to reserve the date. 
Pastor Caela is also available to officiate weddings at other venues. Please contact her directly with inquiries.