WHO WE ARE
Second Congregational Church of Norway
United Church of Christ
We are a group of dedicated individuals passionate about serving God and our community.
Second Congregational is a church of The United Church of Christ. The UCC is a distinct and diverse community of Christians that come together as one church to join faith and action. With over 5,000 churches and nearly one million members across the U.S., the UCC serves God in the co-creation of a just and sustainable world. The UCC is a church of firsts, a church of extravagant welcome, and a church where "…they may all be one" (John 17:21).
OUR BELIEFS
We are united through Christ
We believe that God is Love, and that God's love is for everybody!
God is the creator of the universe and giver of all that is good. God is the savior—known boldly and intimately in Jesus and his life, death, and resurrection—who shows us how to live and love. God is the Spirit who enables us to make a difference in our world and in the lives of others. We believe that grace is the love, honesty, and compassion that God gives and shows us in Jesus. It’s how Jesus saves us, heals us, sets us free, and increases our capacity for love. We believe that we need each other. Whether single, married/partnered, divorced or widowed, it’s a lot easier to follow God with friends than it is by ourselves.
OUR VALUES
We are here for you
We believe in the triune God
Creator, resurrected Christ, the sole Head of the church, and the Holy Spirit, who guides and brings about the creative and redemptive work of God in the world. We take the Bible seriously, not literally, studying the Scriptures for truth and light as they relate to our lives today. God is still speaking!
Each person is on a spritiual journey
We believe each of us is at a different stage of that journey. Whether you have been going to church for 50 years, or are just starting to consider giving church a try, you are welcome here!
Each person is unique and valuable
It is the will of God that every person belong to a family of faith where they have a strong sense of being valued and loved. We are Open and Affriming to people of all sexual and gender orientations, races and ethnicities, ages and abilities. God's love does not discriminate, and neither do we!
We believe we are called to serve
We believe in being Christ's hands in the world, and we do that through our many missions. One of our passions is addressing hunger in our community, and our church feeds several hundred people each month through our free supper and our support of the local food pantry.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?
Come as you are
We want you to come just as you are. When you walk through our doors you may see people in suits and ties, but you will also see people in jeans and t-shirts. We want to make sure when you visit you are comfortable and that is all that matters to us. As long you are come through our doors, we want to make sure you feel loved and welcomed. If you ever need anything, always feel free to connect with us. We love to hear from our new visitors.
OUR STAFF AND LEADERS
Rev. Sara Bartlett
Shirli Allen Heald, Choir Director