First Congregational Church of Griswold
We are an Open and Affirming Congregation
What should I wear?
At First Church, we want you to know that we don’t care about what you wear. Whether you choose to dress up for the occasion or stay casual because you’ve been camping, we just want you to come as you are and feel comfortable.
Where can I park?
We have a spacious parking lot available for everyone. Occasionally, you might need to park behind another car, but no worries! We’ll help coordinate if a car needs to be moved.
You can also check out our visitor parking spot located along the side of the building.
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How about my children?
At First Church, we welcome people of ages!
​On Sunday morning, everyone gathers for worship in the sanctuary at 10 AM.
Following the offering, there is a children's time in the very front pews. An adult will share a short lesson based on the same scriptures as the pastor's sermon. After this, children ages up to 12 are welcome to go to the classroom for a lesson especially planned for them.
Toddlers are welcome to join the Sunday school class along with their responsible adult if desired. ​
When church is over, the children will join the adults during fellowship timein the Coit Room.
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Special notes for worship time:
In the back of the sanctuary, you will find 2 spaces specially designed for anyone that may need to be able to move around more than a pew space provides. One is in the back corner of the sanctuary, and is equipped with some toys. There are 2 backpacks that can be opened into a pew sized bassinet that can be borrowed during service if you prefer to stay in a pew with a small infant. Additionally, behind this space, there is a small room with a window for those needing a bit more privacy. You can access this through the door in the entry way.
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At this time, we encourage teens to stay in worship. Those that are 16 or older can be trained following our safe church conduct guidelines. This will allow them to be able to help the teacher for the younger kids as needed. We are always seeking opportunities for our youth to participate in fun projects and activities geared for them. Keep an eye on the upcoming events for more information.