WELCOME TO
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF SONOMA
WELCOME TO
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF SONOMA
FCC Sonoma is excited to offer many ways to be together in Christian love. Our Sunday gatherings are held at 9:30 a.m. for Reflection Time in the Redwood Grove and at 10:30 a.m. for our regular service. Chair Yoga every 1st Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m in the West Wing. 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. 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.
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.
1/5/2026
Winter Version of “Morning Has Broken”
Maren Tirabassi
Morning has woken, like the first morning,
Icicles broken, sparkle and shine.
Bulbs’ deep creation, bears’ hibernation –
Pauses our rushing, blesses our time.
Sweet the snow’s new fall, under Orion,
laughter with snowball, angels spread wide,
Praise for the waiting for hidden wonder.
Praise for compassion to shelter inside.
Mine is the firelight of friendship treasured,
mine is the pleasure of book read, phone call.
Praise for the welcome to every cold one,
Praise for the welcome, God’s children all.
Happy New Year Beloved Community and Happy Birthday to our wonderful Moderator Cathy Webber!
Thanks to all for a beautiful holiday season at church; the music was uplifting and soul-filling. The special efforts made by many to make the season sparkle are very much appreciated. Now we turn our sights to preparing for our annual meeting at the end of the month, new music to learn, more terrific programming, and (fingers and toes crossed) the sale of our church property to Mid-Pen.
The feeling in the community these days is one of joy and unity. It feels as if we are all bringing our best intentions to everything we do on behalf of the church. This is an amazing moment for First Congregational Church Sonoma, we are standing at the threshold of a bold new beginning, and it definitely feels Spirit is leading us forward.
I look forward to many new adventures with a community of caring and compassionate people, what a gift you are.
With love,
Curran