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First Congregational Church's
200th Year 

Blessed by our past, Secure in our faith, Embracing our future

We will celebrate First Congregational Church's Bicentennial from 2024 to 2025,

starting with a special opening service on December 1st of 2024.

Join us for a year of celebration, retrospection, and future-building!

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December 1, 2024

Celebrating Who We Are at 200

 

Join us for our kick-off worship experience! Association Minister Rev. Geoffrey Black will be in attendance, and specially commissioned music for handbells and choir will officially ring in our 200th year with members of the Cleveland Orchestra!

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August 3, 2025

Looking to our History

 

Celebrate growing up with Elyria with a community public event.

Stay tuned for more details!

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November 23, 2025

Looking to our Future

Dream and imagine with us as we envision our next 200 years!

Bicentennial Celebration Flyer for worship on December 1st, 2024 at 10am

Tell us your stories

Want to share your unique & cherished memories involving First Church?

Use our Google Form, or grab a questionnaire from the Narthex!

What will we use these memories and thoughts for?
Your contribution could help us...

  • Build a collective timeline of our history

  • Celebrate and highlight our members’ experiences

  • Personalize our new website

  • Promote the Bicentennial celebration beginning December 2024

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