First Congregational Church
Central Lake, Michigan
Contact & Location for First Congregational Church
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Service Times for First Congregational Church
Sunday 10:00 AM
Worship Service
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
Watch online
Services are streamed online
What their website says
we will be streaming live every Sunday service too.
Leadership
Gary Bekkering
Pastor
What their website says
Our Pastor, Gary Bekkering,
Programs & Ministries at First Congregational Church
About First Congregational Church
First Congregational Church in Central Lake, Michigan is a welcoming Congregational congregation celebrating 142 years of faith, freedom, and fellowship. The church invites visitors to join Sunday worship at 10:00 a.m., where child care is provided and Sunday School is available for children in pre-K through fifth grade. The congregation emphasizes hospitality and community, with a statement that reads, "You are a visitor here once… after that you're family!" Beyond weekly services, the church offers Bible studies for men and women, choir practice, and actively engages in local and global mission work through partnerships in the community and beyond. Led by Pastor Gary Bekkering, the church believes in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and seeks to serve others with the love God has given.
First-Time Visitor Info for First Congregational Church
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Worship services feature preaching, Scripture study, and music; Holy Communion and potluck fellowship are celebrated on the first Sunday of each month, and Sunday School for children is held during the service. Visitor Tips: Child care is provided during Sunday services, and the church actively welcomes first-time visitors as part of their church family. Live streaming of services is available on their Facebook page (facebook.com/FCCofCL/) for those unable to attend in person.
Care & support
All recovery meetings
Addiction recovery
What their website says
All recovery meetings at the Ursula House at 7pm
Serving the community
Food Pantry
Food pantry
What their website says
Food Pantry is open from 5-7pm.
Food Pantry
Food pantry
What their website says
Food Pantry is open from 3-5pm
Groups & programs
History & building
Founded in 1884
The church states it is “Celebrating 142 years 1884-2026.” It also describes its tradition as Congregational and says it is “a church open to all.
What their website says
Celebrating 142 years 1884-2026
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
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