Welcome to Our Church

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First Congregational United Church of Christ(FCUCC) was founded in 1920.  Its first establishment was on Beamon Street here in Durham, NC.  Services were held there for forty years under the leadership of several ministers.

In the late sixties, the congregation was forced to leave that location due to an aging and unsafe building structure.  Church services were held at T. A. Grady and W. D. Hill Recreation Centers.  At that time, several members held weekly and other church business meetings in their homes.

Through prayer, faith, church programs, selling dinners, and dedication of our ancestors and church family members, God blessed us to rebuild First Congregational United Church of Christ in our current location in 1977, under the leadership of the late Reverend Edward Bell

Reverend Bell and First Lady Juanita Bell were dedicated to the church for over thirty years.  Reverend Bell retired as Pastor in 2003.  This faithful servant transitioned from labor to reward three years later on March 19, 2006.  First Lady Bell proceeded him in death on November 27, 2005.

Evangelist Ruth Daye became the Interim Minister, rendering service on Sundays and participating in all church programs and activities.  She was instrumental in reorganizing Bible study on Wednesday nights.  She stood in the gap for a year until we called a Pastor.

In 2005, Reverend Kelvin L. Belle Sr. was called as Pastor of First Congregational UCC.  His accomplishments included several curriculums, auxiliaries, and other functions.

In 2019, we were blessed with our current Pastor, Reverend Linda M. Perry.  Pastor Perry is spirit filled and loves God as well as a for God’s people.  She is small in statue but brings the word with power.  Her wisdom is superlative.  She meets the challenge of change with vitality and innovation.  Pastor Perry has been instrumental in developing Godly leadership, an increase in our church membership as well as an increase in our finance.  Under her leadership, FCUCC has completed the roof project, purchased new church pews, and purchased a church van.  During her tenure the Constitutions and Bylaws were revised and implemented, youth Bible study was reestablished and Outreach Ministry for the community was developed. Under Reverend Perry’s guidance FCUCC participated in various other activities, such as leadership workshop, fireside chats and visits to judgement house, just to name a few.  We the church body follow Pastor Perry as she follows Christ.  And we know the best is yet to come.  together to worship, learn, and grow in their faith.

We are a diverse and welcoming community of believers who come from all walks of life. Whether you are young or old, single or married, or have a different background, we invite you to join us in worship and fellowship.