Founded at its present site in 1874, the First
Congregational United Church of Christ is Gaylord's
oldest church. The Church has a proud Congregational
heritage that originated with the Pilgrims of Plymouth
Colony. It became a part of the United Church of Christ
(UCC) more than four decades ago following the
national union between the Congregational Christian
and Evangelical and Reformed Churches which created
the UCC. While autonomy and self-governance
characterize our local congregation, the broader UCC
connection extends our mission to the wider world.
(For more information about our UCC connection, click
the UCC logo on our home page. )
Members of Gaylord's First Congregational United
Church of Christ value diversity and seek to be
open and accessible to all - a Church where
everyone is welcome! Our congregation shares a
sense of community that derives from our covenant
which gathers us together as a Christian Church
.... "to develop in individuals a consciousness of
their relations and duties to God and to others ... to
strive to express His Spirit in our individual and
corporate life."
Our mission is expressed in variety of ways, from
participation in UCC and Church World Service
national and international relief efforts, to support
of local mission efforts that include a weekly
Community Meal housed at our church, support of
Otsego County Food Pantry, Habitat for Humanity,
and Friendship Shelter to name a few.
We welcome you to visit. Our worship services are held on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Service includes a Children's
Moment and younger visitors have the option of attending Sunday School designed for their age level. After the
worship service everyone is welcome to stop by the Fellowship Hall for light refreshments and conversation
before launching into a new week.
