Ethic of Unity
“Wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here”
Acceptance: We are a spiritually diverse congregation. We embrace our religious, political, economic and social diversity. We make every effort to be non-judgmental and supportive of each other.
Community for All: We are committed to providing assistance to those in need and supporting organizations in our community that facilitate this effort. Service to others comes in many forms: time, money, material or even a friendly ear. In community, YOU really can make a difference!
Breaking down Barriers: We strive to be a welcoming safe haven for those who come here. This requires our awareness and effort to remove any barriers to developing quality relationships. These barriers could be discriminatory policies, prejudicial attitudes or ostracizing treatment. These barriers could be physical, such as a need for wheelchair ramps or the availability of sign language service.
“Wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here”
Acceptance: We are a spiritually diverse congregation. We embrace our religious, political, economic and social diversity. We make every effort to be non-judgmental and supportive of each other.
Community for All: We are committed to providing assistance to those in need and supporting organizations in our community that facilitate this effort. Service to others comes in many forms: time, money, material or even a friendly ear. In community, YOU really can make a difference!
Breaking down Barriers: We strive to be a welcoming safe haven for those who come here. This requires our awareness and effort to remove any barriers to developing quality relationships. These barriers could be discriminatory policies, prejudicial attitudes or ostracizing treatment. These barriers could be physical, such as a need for wheelchair ramps or the availability of sign language service.
Our staff members:
Pastor - John Doud - See Pastor's Page
Office Clerk - Kelly McCann
Musical Director - Margie Annis
Office Clerk - Kelly McCann
Musical Director - Margie Annis
Our church is a member of the UCC:
The Choir
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Choir practices are held on at 9:15am each Sunday before worship. All are welcome
Choir practices are held on at 9:15am each Sunday before worship. All are welcome
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday school runs October through May, ages 6 through 14. During the service, children are dismissed for an interactive and enriched program.
NURSERY is provided for children aged 0 through 5, with qualified adult supervision.
Sunday school runs October through May, ages 6 through 14. During the service, children are dismissed for an interactive and enriched program.
NURSERY is provided for children aged 0 through 5, with qualified adult supervision.
Sunday School Registration Form:
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Love INC
Cadillac First Congregational Church is participates in Love INC, a church- based organization offering help to those in need.
Open and Affirming (ONA) Mission Statement
We, the members
and friends of First Congregational United Church of Christ of Cadillac,
Michigan, believe whole-heartedly as a congregational family, that all people
are created in God’s image.
We welcome individuals of all sexual orientation, gender identities and gender expressions into the life and leadership, the ministry and fellowship, and the joys, cares, and responsibilities of our congregation.
We recognize that God’s family is diverse and wonderful and includes lesbians, gays, bi-sexuals, transgender individuals, and those who are questioning their sexual identity. We celebrate God’s gift of loving relationships for us all.
We strive to respectfully address people’s needs and to provide a safe harbor and a nurturing environment to the LGBT community who has suffered discrimination and threats to basic human rights, both from within and without the religious community.
We vow to sustain and safeguard people who are gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgender or questioning; we encourage empowerment by helping persons of all sexual identities to realize and respect their own dignity and potential. We speak out in support of each other, regardless of sexual identity.
Therefore, we align ourselves with positions taken by the General Synod 1985 of the United Church of Christ, the Michigan Conference, and other congregations of the UCC and declare First Congregational United Church of Christ of Cadillac, Michigan is an Open and Affirming congregation.
We welcome individuals of all sexual orientation, gender identities and gender expressions into the life and leadership, the ministry and fellowship, and the joys, cares, and responsibilities of our congregation.
We recognize that God’s family is diverse and wonderful and includes lesbians, gays, bi-sexuals, transgender individuals, and those who are questioning their sexual identity. We celebrate God’s gift of loving relationships for us all.
We strive to respectfully address people’s needs and to provide a safe harbor and a nurturing environment to the LGBT community who has suffered discrimination and threats to basic human rights, both from within and without the religious community.
We vow to sustain and safeguard people who are gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgender or questioning; we encourage empowerment by helping persons of all sexual identities to realize and respect their own dignity and potential. We speak out in support of each other, regardless of sexual identity.
Therefore, we align ourselves with positions taken by the General Synod 1985 of the United Church of Christ, the Michigan Conference, and other congregations of the UCC and declare First Congregational United Church of Christ of Cadillac, Michigan is an Open and Affirming congregation.
