About Us

God is the creator of the universe and giver of all that is good. God is the savior—known boldly and intimately in Jesus and his life, death, and resurrection—who shows us how to live and love. God is the Spirit who enables us to make a difference in our world and in the lives of others. We believe that grace is the love, honesty, and compassion that God gives and shows us in Jesus. It’s how Jesus saves us, heals us, sets us free, and increases our capacity for love. We believe that we need each other. Whether single, married/partnered, divorced or widowed, it’s a lot easier to follow God with friends than it is by ourselves.

We invite you to come to First Congregational UCC just as you are. Lake City draws many visitors and tourists, especially in the summer months when boating and lake activities abound. Relax when you come to worship with us. Some people dress in casual clothes and others in finer attire. Yet even Jesus said, "Don't worry about these things, saying, 'What will we wear?' Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously."(Matthew 6:31,33 NLT) Come to our church in whatever fashion and seek to have God fashion your life.

We are handicapped accessible with an elevator lift for wheelchairs. Access is through the entrance on the East side of the church, from the large parking lot.

We want you to know that you are invited to share in Holy Communion, which is part of our worship on the first Sunday of each month. Through this sacrament we experience Christ's love and we are reminded that we are his followers serving others as Christ served us.

The bread and the juice are distributed in the pews so that worshippers may remain seated.

Kids are welcome in worship and they have a special opportunity for conversation and interaction with Pastor David during the "Time For Children." This happens at approximately 10:20, and afterward the kids go to their Sunday school classroom where everyone age 3 to grade 6 meets together for a time of Bible stories, activities and learning. Our teacher and helpers use the wonderful curriculum called, "Deep Blue."

Kids also participate in the life of the church in other ways. They occasionally make treats in the kitchen to serve during hospitality time, and our musical kids regularly offer mini-recitals during worship.

Our worship service is usually one hour, and may last an extra 10 minutes when Holy Communion is shared.

Following worship we enjoy a time of hospitality, with treats and beverages served by volunteers.

Pastor David grew up in Redlands, California, graduated from college there, and then moved to Boston for three years of seminary studies. After completing seminary with a Masters of Divinity, David moved to the midwest where he served two Congregational churches in northwest Wisconsin followed by his call to serve our church in Lake City. David loves his ministry to our church and is highly involved in the community. He served on the Lake City Public Safety Board for ten years, and currently is a chaplain with the Lake City Police Department. David loves music (especially jazz), he plays piano, and has sung with several community choirs. He enjoys time spent at the local Anytime Fitness. He also enjoys good conversations and a nice Cabernet.

Originally from St. Cloud, Minnesota, Becky located to Lake City as a second grade teacher. She brought her musical talent to our church and serves as accompanist on pipe organ and piano for worship and for our choir. Now retired from teaching, Becky contributes her excellent piano skills to accompany school choirs and school musicals in two local high schools. She also gives piano lessons to a number of students. Becky has proficient piano playing fingers, which also pull a lot of weeds in St. Cloud in the summertime.