Rev. Dr. Curran Reichert, Pastor

The slightly irreverent Reverend Dr. Curran Reichert has been stirring up “good trouble,” and serving up questions that challenge us to grow spiritually for the past seven years at FCC. She believes in the power of Spiritual community to be a force for good in the world. Curran is highly educated and completely dedicated to making Sonoma Valley a more just and equitable place.

Throughout the Valley, Rev. Reichert lends her perspective as a faith leader to addressing the need for fair housing and worker justice. She has been a leading voice concerning fair treatment of those without permanent shelter. She is committed to doing her part to end racial bias and deconstruct colonialism in the church and in our community.

Rev. Reichert also understands that Christianity can be scary for people who have suffered abuse, or oppression due to bigotry and religious intolerance. She creates what she hopes will be a safe entry point for those seeking the support of a radically inclusive community of faith. Her motto is “Purpose, Presence, and Practice,” she embodies all three.

We love our pastor, and we think you will love her to. If you would like to make an appointment to meet with Rev. Reichert, receive prayers, or a visit from our support team, send her a message or call the church office at 707.996.1328.

Rev. Reichert often says, “FCC is the place you would want to go to church if you went to church.” We are a gathering of spirited people who care about earth justice, speaking out about injustice, tending to the vulnerable, and learning to find common ground, these are the relevant earmarks of our congregation. We invite you to join us on Sunday mornings either contemplative at 9:00am or regular in person at 10:30am.

Notes from the Pastor

May 5, 2025

The article below is from the "United Church of Christ Public Policy and Advocacy" group.
 

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Over the last nearly 100 days of the Trump Administration, our nation has seen alarming actions of executive overreach that attempt to sideline Congress and threaten the checks and balances our Constitution was built to protect.

From freezing funds Congress already approved, to trying to dismantle entire agencies, to using emergency powers to push harmful policies without due process or oversight—these and other actions go far beyond politics. They tear away at democratic norms and put our civil society at risk.  

This isn't about party or personality—it's about principle and the common good.  Our diverse faith traditions teach us to care for the common good, stand up for justice, and protect the most vulnerable. And right now, that means standing up to prevent unchecked executive power.
We urge Congress to act now, with moral courage, to end the abuse of power. Oversight isn’t optional, it’s essential to our democracy.

We call on Congress to have Moral Courage to:

• Reinstate and fully fund agencies that serve the common good such as USAID and the Consumer Protection Agency as a moral and constitutional imperative.
• Block the Trump administration’s potential invocation of the Insurrection Act to further militarize the border and misuse the military to support mass deportations.
• Stop abusing the Alien Enemies Act to deport immigrants and green card holders without due process and suggesting the same for citizens and permanent residents
• Support bipartisan legislation that reins in tariff policies hurting the global and U.S. economy
• Defend SNAP, Head Start, Medicaid, Social Security and other programs that serve as a lifeline to millions of children and families, with daily and emergency food and medical assistance.
• Block any attempts by the Trump administration to revoke the tax-exempt status of Harvard University and other tax-exempt organizations based on their DEI policies or other political disagreements with the administration.
• Overall, demand an end to the abuse of executive power that undermines our freedoms

Send a message to your elected representatives to demonstrate courage in this dire moment!

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