United Spirit Community Church
A federation of First Congregational United Church of Christ and Christ United Methodist Church
An Open & Affirming Congregation
CHURCH SERVICE SUNDAYS 10AM
2900 9th Ave S. Great Falls MT 59401 – Telephone (406) 453-4316
Welcome to United Spirit Community Church – A federation of First Congregational United Church of Christ and Christ United Methodist Church.
We declare ourselves to be an Open and Affirming community. We open our hearts to all “no matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey” for we are all beloved children of God, made in God’s image.
We welcome persons of all ages, ethnicity, educational background, marital status, socioeconomic status, mental or physical ability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
We offer a safe place to worship and a spiritual home to all who cross our threshold. We affirm relationships based on love, dignity and respect and value the inclusion of all persons in the life and ministries of First Congregational United Church of Christ and Christ United Methodist Church. Our church family nurtures love, support, forgiveness, renewal and trust with God at the center. Our community affirms and accepts individual uniqueness and recognizes God within each person.
Inspired by God’s love, modeled through Christ and led by the Holy Spirit, we are called to fully embrace and uphold this proclamation of welcome.
Thank you for your time and for the many ways you may be connecting with us.
We participate in service and offering opportunities year-round. In the fall we collect school supplies for our area schools. Thanksgiving finds us supporting the Salvation Army food basket program. Come Advent, we ring bells for the Salvation Army, purchase gifts for needy children through our angel tree, and provide sacks of groceries for St. Vincent.
We have “adopted” West Elementary school to assist in meeting the needs within this school community as communicated to us through the principal. We have a team of dedicated volunteers who spend time weekly listening to students read. We provide meals to the teachers during Parent Teacher Conferences and Thanksgiving meals to families at West Elementary who need a little help putting Thanksgiving dinner on the table.
Please consider helping us with our mission. Below is a link to the items in need. We can be contacted by email or phone (406) 453-4316 .
Thank you!
West Elementary School Needs List
Latest Posts
10/15 Conference news
From the October 15 Conference News Below you will find a letter from Rev. Bob Thompson, President of Faithful and Welcoming Churches. I’ve been working with Rev. Thompson and my colleagues in the Dakotas, Nebraska, Southern Wyoming, and Eastern Colorado to develop space for more conservative people in the UCC to meet and have conversation. […]
CAM Reflections
Coming Back from CAM (the UCC Conference Annual Meeting) I had the joy of attending the Conference Annual Meeting in Helena and came home feeling so proud to be a member of this church and denomination. The comradery throughout the entire weekend was the highlight. The most memorable time for me was one of the […]
Gracious Space – The Myth of Biblical Marriage
“Jennifer G. Bird – The Myth of Biblical Marriage” – Episode 284 of The Bible for Normal People podcast Part of being effective in the culture we live in is being able to talk to the people around us about things that matter. A significant percentage of Christians would accuse the United Methodist Church and […]
Open Minds Discussion Group
The definition of us: We are those who at one time were trained to believe that members of the LGBTQIA+ community are in one way or another unacceptable to God. We seek to understand God’s love in new ways that are true to the nature of God, faithful to Scripture, and inclusive of all people […]
10/25 Worship Music
You can quickly find October 25’s music on YouTube: “Sing a New World Into Being” in Songs of the Holy Other “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” in the United Methodist Hymnal #139 verses 1, 3-4 “Spirit of the Living God” in the United Methodist Hymnal #393 The doxology will be Praise God from Whom […]
Christian Service – Turkey Time
Turkey Time is Here Again! It’s almost time for our annual Thanksgiving Basket Ministry for West Elementary. The “Turkey Board” will be in the narthex (entryway) on Wednesday, October 28. Each paper turkey will list an item or items that will fill 7 Thanksgiving Baskets for families at West Elementary School. This is a team […]
From Pastor Laura
This past Sunday we were challenged to serve God’s purpose in our generation. God is working now. Here. In this place. Will we work with God for good? Will we bravely step into our world to transform it by the power of the Holy Spirit? You can watch the service here. This coming Sunday, we […]
10/21 News and Opportunities
Worship Notes for October 25, 10 AM Worship Leader: Pastor Laura Ymker Scripture: Matthew 13:10-13, 20:1-16 NIV, Matthew 20:1-16 NIV Sermon: “Who Gets the Privilege?” Lay Reader: Carolyn Dowdy; Ushers: Dale & Nancy Dallmann; Accompanist/Music Director: Melissa Gilbert; Acolytes: Angel Cortez, Aalayah Dunn; Nursery: May Harris, Melissa Zimmer; Sunday School: Rosemary Neilsen, Susan Sanford; Fellowship: […]
Useful QUICK Links
Below are some links that may be useful for those who want to participate in the variety of opportunities being offered. Simply click on the link to join or view the event you’re interested in. West Elementary School Needs List October 25 Worship – Recording, log on to view October 18 Worship – Recording, log on to […]
