First UCC Richmond

A message from the Church Council President:

November is just around the corner. Are we ready for colder weather and maybe even some of that white stuff on the ground?

However, November also brings Thanksgiving. Not just the turkey and all the yummy sides that sit on the table but a time to reflect on who and what we are most Thankful for.

This year I’m thankful for all the people in our church. We have worked together to keep our services running, building clean and most of all for the LOVE we have for each other.

At our meeting on October 18th , we again worked together to decide what the future of First United Church of Christ should look like. We decided to keep the doors open and revisit again in a January Annual Meeting.  We will revisit our finances and how we are doing. Now we must continue to lift each other up as we work through the days ahead. When you are asked to help with a task, please say YES no matter how busy you are in your own life. We will need each and everyone of US to get the church pews filled again.

Please continue to pray for our church and each other Daily, as God smiles down on us as His Children and wraps us in his loving arms.

With love,
Kim Schrote
Council President

Church Council Highlights from Oct. 11, 2026

• Council approved the 2027 Budget and will have Congregation vote on it at the Annual Meeting on October 18th
• Constitution Article X – Bring to Congregational Meeting on the 18th
•  Discussed the Endowment Fund to possibly change rules. To be discussed with Congregation at Meeting 10/18/26
•  Elevator Quarterly Maintenance done on 10/06/26
• State Boiler Inspection scheduled for 10/28/26
• Snow Removal for 26-27 season with DeBuck’s Landscaping - approved
• Discussed Superior Heating Service Maintenance and will follow up on
• Discussion for Meeting on October 18, 2026
• Still having conversation about Supply Ministers

First United Church of Christ

Annual Congregational Report

January 18, 2026

Click on the following link to view the annual report that was presented at the January congregational meeting held on Sunday, January 18, 2026: 2026 Annual Congregational Report.

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