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FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF SONOMA

FCC Sonoma is excited to offer many ways to be together in Christian love.  Our Sunday gatherings are Contemplative at 9:00am, and regular service at 10:30am. Details for the current Sunday's services can be found by clicking the "This Week" tab located at the top of this page. Our Earth Care Team offers monthly learning opportunities and spiritual walks, our Social Action Team organizes outreach activities, and our Thrift Shop is open every Saturday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.! We enjoy being together to pursue new ideas and grow spiritually, to seek justice and serve those in need, and to advocate for the care of the earth.  We invite you to join our community of love, acceptance, and service.  Click here to learn about our Mission and Values.  Click here to contact us directly.

 

We laugh freely and rejoice in the wonder of God’s love and care, while investing our energy, our courage, and our creativity in building a world of justice and equal opportunity for all.

 

We affirm our high calling to care for all creation and to seek justice for the oppressed, ever-conscious of the socioeconomic dimensions of climate change and ecological disruption and its effects on global inequality.


We are spiritual seekers who embrace Jesus’ message of love and compassion, and often find ourselves more comfortable with questions than answers. We value science, culture, and the wisdom of other religious traditions.

In the spirit of love, we welcome people of every age, economic status, ethnicity, physical ability, nationality, race, religious background, and sexual orientation to participate fully in all aspects of our church’s life and ministry.



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 ten 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 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 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. Here is the Zoom link for our 8:30 a.m. service.

 

Thoughts from the Pastor

May 19, 2025

 

Beloved Community,

The brilliant Rev. Maren Tirabassi has written a beautiful post in honor of the appointment of Leo XIV as Pope. I share it with you here in the hopes that with guidance from the Spirit that unites us in Christ we will all pray for a redoubled commitment on behalf of religious leadership worldwide to unite and support the whole human family.

With love,
Curran


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by Maren Tirabassi
 

Peace be with him,
as his greeting returns to bless him.

May he be blessed by the blessings
of Chicago and Chiclayo,
of his Creole forbearers
and his mathematics studies,
of his leadership of Discastery
and Pontifical Commission
and his work among the poor.

And may he, an Augustinian, be blessed
by Augustine's night prayer of long ago ...

Watch, O God, with Pope Leo
as he wakes or weeps
watching over all your children,
and give your angels
charge over him as he sleeps.

May he tend your church
where any of your children
have needs in mind and body,
and give rest
to those who wander
from your love.

May he bless every place
where hope is dying,

care for all who are afflicted,
within the church and without
and lift up your joys
the expected and unexpected ones,
all for your love's sake.
amen.

 

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