Open & Affirming · UCC · Est. 1875

A place where
everyone belongs.

No matter where you are on life's journey — your questions, your doubts, your whole self — you are welcome here.

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Sunday Worship10:00 AM
Location1125 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette, IL
Phone(847) 251-6660

Welcome

More than a church.
A community.

First Congregational Church of Wilmette has been a gathering place for seekers, thinkers, and doers since 1875. We are a United Church of Christ congregation — Open and Affirming — which means every person is truly welcome at our table.

Whether you grew up in church, left it behind, or never set foot in one — whether you have questions, doubts, or deep faith — there is a place for you here.

About Our Worship
FCCW church interior entrance

"No matter where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here."

— Reverend Mary Herbig
150+
Years of community
1875
Founded in Wilmette

What's Coming Up

Upcoming Events

From worship and music to service trips and social gatherings — there's always something happening at FCCW.

May18
Sunday Worship — "The Courage to Belong"
Sun, May 18 · 10:00 AM · Sanctuary
May20
Youth Group Dinner & Discussion
Tue, May 20 · 6:30 PM · Fellowship Hall
May22
Interfaith Housing Volunteer Day
Thu, May 22 · 9:00 AM · Meet at Church
Jun7
Summer Concert Series — Opening Night
Sat, Jun 7 · 7:00 PM · Fellowship Hall
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Find Your Place

There's a group for you.

Connection happens through shared meals, shared work, and shared purpose. Explore the ways to plug in.

01
Music Ministry
Our choir and instrumental ensembles bring worship to life. Singers and musicians of all levels are welcome to join.
02
Youth & Family
Sunday School, confirmation, youth group, and family events create space for kids and teens to grow in faith and friendship.
03
Small Groups
Bible study, book groups, men's and women's fellowship — intimate settings where real relationships form.
04
Social Justice
We put faith into action. Join us in advocating for housing, equity, and a more just world — locally and beyond.
05
Nursery School
Wilmette Community Nursery School has served families on the North Shore for decades, nurturing the youngest learners.
06
Interfaith Connections
We build bridges with our neighbors of all faiths — because understanding one another is itself a holy act.
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Our Outreach

Faith in action.
Right here and far away.

FCCW has a long history of showing up — from resettling nearly 400,000 refugees after WWII to civil rights and fair housing activism, to our ongoing work with Connections for the Homeless in Evanston and our interfaith partnership with Congregation Sukkat Shalom.

See Our Outreach Work
400K
Refugees assisted after WWII
∞
Families helped through Interfaith Housing
100%
Open & Affirming — all are welcome
1875
Founded in Wilmette — 150 years strong

Ready to Visit?

Your first Sunday starts here.

Come as you are — no dress code, no expectations, just a warm welcome waiting for you.

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