About First Congregational Church
First Congregational Church is a Congregational United church of christ in Springfield, Illinois located at 2100 S Bates Ave, Springfield, IL 62704. As of April 2026, First Congregational Church holds a 4.9-star rating across 9 Google reviews. The First Congregational Church parish office answers at (217) 546-7170.
First Congregational United Church of Christ, located at 2100 S. Bates in the Leland Grove neighborhood of Springfield, IL, is a welcoming, inclusive community of faith. Guided by the belief that "no matter where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here," we strive to embody the UCC's call to "Be the Church" by protecting the environment, caring for the poor, forgiving often, rejecting racism, fighting for the powerless, embracing diversity, and loving God and our neighbors without exception. We are inspired by Micah 6:8: "What does the Lord require of you? To act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God." We extend a special welcome to those who are new-born, poor as dirt, skinny as a rail, or need to lose a few; thos"
When does First Congregational Church hold services?
First Congregational Church publishes the following weekly hours: Thursday 8 AM–5 PM, Friday Closed, Saturday 10 AM–12 PM, Sunday 8:30 AM–12 AM, Monday Closed, Tuesday Closed, Wednesday Closed. All times are local to Springfield, IL.
- Thursday
- 8 AM–5 PM
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 10 AM–12 PM
- Sunday
- 8:30 AM–12 AM
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
Finding First Congregational Church
2100 S Bates Ave, Springfield, IL 62704
The neighborhood around First Congregational Church
The ZIP code 62704 area around First Congregational Church is home to 40,495 residents with a median household income of $63,120 and a median age of 39.6 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
First Congregational Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about First Congregational Church
- What denomination is First Congregational Church?
- This parish is part of the Congregational tradition.
- What are the service times at First Congregational Church?
- Published hours: Thursday 8 AM–5 PM, Friday Closed, Saturday 10 AM–12 PM, Sunday 8:30 AM–12 AM, Monday Closed, Tuesday Closed, Wednesday Closed
- What is the phone number for First Congregational Church?
- You can reach the parish at (217) 546-7170.
- Where is First Congregational Church located?
- The parish is located at 2100 S Bates Ave, Springfield, IL 62704.
- How do visitors rate First Congregational Church?
- 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 9 Google reviews.
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