Sunday Services Currently Streaming

In-person services are currently suspended indefinitely. The board will continue to reassess the situation at its regular 3rd Sunday meetings. We will continue to work on procedures and plans required to resume in-person services in a safe manner. We will continue to record and post services online. The board is working on ways to offer more opportunities for our congregants to connect with each other and the community.

We continue to have services streamed on our Facebook page for viewing at any time. If you would like to join the congregation in watching the service, you can join us for an hour of coffee and conversation at 10am, followed by a watch party shortly after 11am. A small dedicated recording crew join our minister, pianist Mikhail Berestnev and song leaders from the choir to make this happen.

Here's last Sunday's service on Facebook led the by The Reverend Annie Foerster: Worship Service 7/5/2020

or watch the YouTube version below:

We are a liberal religious community that welcomes a diversity of faith stances, beliefs, spiritual practices and social outreach. We encourage spiritual growth through life-span educational programs and social outreach through projects that serve the larger community.

Our worship services are varied and celebrate the gifts of life, honor our rich history and traditions, explore current social issues and encourage individual expression within a loving community of seekers, without rigid creeds.

Above the front entrance we have hung this banner,
which exemplifies both our diversity and our hospitality.

First Jefferson church offers a diversity of activities for children, youth and adults.  Click on the calendar or Courier Newsletter for dates and more information.

Every Sunday:

Religious Education for Children and Youth / Child Care
Our church school seeks to support parents and children in their spiritual quest through our classes, carefully selected curricula, social and service activities, and most of all by providing an atmosphere of both tolerance and questioning.  Details

Adult Exploration

Adult Forum 9:45 am, Jaggers Parlor
Adult Forum explores the world of social action, humanism, and current events through presentations and discussions. Details

Adventures in Religion 9:30 am, John Adams Room
A roundtable book discussion group, discussing diverse topics about the world's religions. Details

Worship Service
Our service is similar in its overall structure to most church services. We have a choir, an offertory, and a call to worship. The minister usually delivers a 20 minute sermon.  We sing hymns, share happy and sad events with one another, and announce upcoming events in the life of the congregation.  Details
Upcoming Sermons