First Congregational United Church of Christ- Appleton

First Congregational UCC-Appleton
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Hey there, thanks for stopping by! We are First Congregational UCC-Appleton, located in the heart of the Fox Valley- neighboring the locks in Appleton, WI. Welcome to our Podcast! This is a place for listeners to reflect/digest the weekly sermon, on their time, and at their own pace. In the car, on a walk, with a friend, or maybe around a cozy Fall bonfire with family members. The possibilities are endless, just like God's love and forgiveness. So come check us out, the door is always open! For, "We Are the Church of the Open Door, and All Are Welcome!"

  1. 16h ago

    Episode 114: "Blessed"

    Worship excerpts from 11/01/26. Sermon: "Blessed" by Pastor Nick Hatch Scripture Reading: Matthew 5: 1-12, read by Mark Jenike Come visit us! 724 E. South River Street Appleton, WI 54915 Worship Service Every Sunday @ 9:30AM-10:30AM CT. Alternatively, catch our livestream on FB and YT for online worship. Facebook for a more interactive experience (*recommended): https://www.facebook.com/FCUCCAppleton? We also livestream our service to YouTube (Resolution-upgrading capability-less interactive-no copyright muting after stream upload): https://studio.youtube.com/@firstcongregationalunitedc888 "We Are the Church of the Open Door. All Are Welcome!"

    Episode 114: "Blessed"

  2. Oct 28

    Episode 113: "Live Gratefully"

    Worship excerpts from 10/25/26. Sermon: "Live Gratefully" by Pastor Nick Hatch Scripture Reading: 1 Timothy 6: 17-19, read by Debbie Hoogesteger Come visit us! 724 E. South River Street Appleton, WI 54915 Worship Service Every Sunday @ 9:30AM-10:30AM CT. Alternatively, catch our livestream on FB and YT for online worship. Facebook for a more interactive experience (*recommended): https://www.facebook.com/FCUCCAppleton? We also livestream our service to YouTube (Resolution-upgrading capability-less interactive-no copyright muting after stream upload): https://studio.youtube.com/@firstcongregationalunitedc888 "We Are the Church of the Open Door. All Are Welcome!"

    Episode 113: "Live Gratefully"

  3. Oct 23

    Episode 112: "Sharing of Testimony"

    Worship excerpts from 10/18/26. Sharing of Testimony-by Sue Detienne, Adam Vandenberg, and Susan Houston Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, read by Michael Weaver Come visit us! 724 E. South River Street Appleton, WI 54915 Worship Service Every Sunday @ 9:30AM-10:30AM CT. Alternatively, catch our livestream on FB and YT for online worship. Facebook for a more interactive experience (*recommended): https://www.facebook.com/FCUCCAppleton? We also livestream our service to YouTube (Resolution-upgrading capability-less interactive-no copyright muting after stream upload): https://studio.youtube.com/@firstcongregationalunitedc888 "We Are the Church of the Open Door. All Are Welcome!"

    Episode 112: "Sharing of Testimony"

  4. Oct 18

    The Installation of Sarah Wilterdink

    CHARGE TO THE CHURCH       Pastor Nick Hatch  THE INSTALLATION OF SARAH WILTERDINK  Sarah Wilterdink, Director of Children, Youth & Family Ministries  Rev. Jane Anderson, Associate Conference Minister Elizabeth Kaprelian, Wisconsin Conference UCC  Cindy Ritcey Fox, Moderator FCUCC  GREETING  One: The Wisconsin Conference of the United Church of Christ greets you in the name of Jesus Christ, the head of the church in heaven and on earth. Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us.   All: Let us look to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was waiting endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.  PRESENTATION EXHORTATION  One: Members of First Congregational United Church of Christ, Appleton will those who are able rise and affirm your covenant with Sarah?   All: We, the members of First Congregational UCC, covenant with Sarah, promising to labor with her in the ministry of the gospel and to give her due honor and support. We gather with her and with the United Church of Christ as a sign of our mutual ministry in Christ’s name.   PRAYER OF INSTALLATION DECLARATION One: In the name of Jesus Christ, and on behalf of the Wisconsin Conference of the United Church of Christ, I declare you duly installed as Licensed pastor and teacher of First Congregational United Church of Christ.  All:  Thanks be to God!

  5. Oct 17

    Episode 111: "Stewards of Grace"

    Worship excerpts from 10/11/26. Sermon: "Stewards of Grace"-by Pastor Katherine Willis Pershey Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 4:8-11, read by Vince Salvia Come visit us! 724 E. South River Street Appleton, WI 54915 Worship Service Every Sunday @ 9:30AM-10:30AM CT. Alternatively, catch our livestream on FB and YT for online worship. Facebook for a more interactive experience (*recommended): https://www.facebook.com/FCUCCAppleton? We also livestream our service to YouTube (Resolution-upgrading capability-less interactive-no copyright muting after stream upload): https://studio.youtube.com/@firstcongregationalunitedc888 "We Are the Church of the Open Door. All Are Welcome!"

    Episode 111: "Stewards of Grace"

  6. Oct 6

    Episode 110: "Pressing Onward"

    Worship excerpts from 10/04/26. Sermon: "Pressing Onward"-by Pastor Nick Hatch Scripture Reading: Philippians 3:4b-14, read by Jerry Dees Come visit us! 724 E. South River Street Appleton, WI 54915 Worship Service Every Sunday @ 9:30AM-10:30AM CT. Alternatively, catch our livestream on FB and YT for online worship. Facebook for a more interactive experience (*recommended): https://www.facebook.com/FCUCCAppleton? We also livestream our service to YouTube (Resolution-upgrading capability-less interactive-no copyright muting after stream upload): https://studio.youtube.com/@firstcongregationalunitedc888 "We Are the Church of the Open Door. All Are Welcome!"

    Episode 110: "Pressing Onward"

  7. Sep 30

    Episode 109: "Whose Authority?"

    Worship excerpts from 09/27/26. Sermon: "Whose Authority?"-by Pastor Nick Hatch Scripture Reading: Matthew 21: 23-32, read by Susan Forsythe Come visit us! 724 E. South River Street Appleton, WI 54915 Worship Service Every Sunday @ 9:30AM-10:30AM CT. Alternatively, catch our livestream on FB and YT for online worship. Facebook for a more interactive experience (*recommended): https://www.facebook.com/FCUCCAppleton? We also livestream our service to YouTube (Resolution-upgrading capability-less interactive-no copyright muting after stream upload): https://studio.youtube.com/@firstcongregationalunitedc888 "We Are the Church of the Open Door. All Are Welcome!"

    Episode 109: "Whose Authority?"

  8. Sep 23

    Episode 108: "Amazing, Irritating Grace"

    Worship excerpts from 09/20/26. Sermon: "Amazing, Irritating Grace"-by Pastor Katherine Willis Pershey Scripture Reading: Matthew 20: 1-16, read by Debbie Wagner Come visit us! 724 E. South River Street Appleton, WI 54915 Worship Service Every Sunday @ 9:30AM-10:30AM CT. Alternatively, catch our livestream on FB and YT for online worship. Facebook for a more interactive experience (*recommended): https://www.facebook.com/FCUCCAppleton? We also livestream our service to YouTube (Resolution-upgrading capability-less interactive-no copyright muting after stream upload): https://studio.youtube.com/@firstcongregationalunitedc888 "We Are the Church of the Open Door. All Are Welcome!"

    Episode 108: "Amazing, Irritating Grace"
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Hey there, thanks for stopping by! We are First Congregational UCC-Appleton, located in the heart of the Fox Valley- neighboring the locks in Appleton, WI. Welcome to our Podcast! This is a place for listeners to reflect/digest the weekly sermon, on their time, and at their own pace. In the car, on a walk, with a friend, or maybe around a cozy Fall bonfire with family members. The possibilities are endless, just like God's love and forgiveness. So come check us out, the door is always open! For, "We Are the Church of the Open Door, and All Are Welcome!"

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