A Church for the City

Helping overcome hunger and addiction

Each year we serve over 16,000 free meals here on our downtown campus. Partnering with other “Meals for the City” churches, we ensure that men, women, and children can enjoy 3 free meals a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We reach out to those overcoming addictions by hosting six 12-step programs each week, including AA, NA, and SA.

ALL are welcome

We are intentionally and un-apologetically inclusive of ALL people and declare ourselves Open and Affirming (ONA), the phrase The United Church of Christ uses to communicate our intentional and unconditional inclusion of people of different sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. No matter who you are, no matter where you are on life’s journey, no matter who you are with, no matter how you identify, you are welcome here at First Reformed, United Church of Christ.

An extravagant welcome awaits you!

When you join us for worship, you’ll be warmly greeted at the doors of the sanctuary by one of our members. In the pew, you’ll find a welcome packet that gives you more information about First Reformed. Children are welcome to sit with their parent or guardian until they are dismissed for children’s church. Following worship, all are invited to enjoy light refreshments, fellowship, and an opportunity to get to know each other.

Celebrating the "Still speaking God"

Our worship service begins with an organ prelude...a time to silently reflect, to pray, and to anticipate the next hour. The service includes singing hymns, reading scriptures, an inspiring sermon by our pastor, confessing our faith, prayers, an anthem by our choir, and an organ postlude. After the service, you're invited to join us for refreshments and conversations in fellowship hall.