For almost 200 years, the First Congregational, UCC in Romeo has served the local community with a commitment to outreach, social justice, and health & wellness. A four-day celebration including walking tours, open house, and a concert mark the organization’s closure of its current location and its plan to establish a new home.
“Over the course of almost two centuries, the church saw many changes,” says Rev. Kim Newport, the church’s pastor and teacher. “We went from candlelight to electricity. Horse and buggy to cars. As society evolved, the church truly made an effort to stay ahead of the times. Community outreach and social justice have always played a major role in this church. From their earliest days of members fighting in the Civil War, to marching for immigration, LGBTQ rights, Black Lives Matter, and countless other causes.”
“This church has been a landmark in this community for almost two hundred years,” Rev. Kim continues. “(This event) is an opportunity for anyone to come and see us for who we have been, who we are now, and what we are becoming.”
She says the congregation is excited for this fresh start. Some of the features planned for the new entity include yoga, reiki, guided meditation, Native American spirituality, programs for racial justice, and LGBTQ support groups.
First Congregational Church officially trained and became certified as Open and Affirming in 2017, to ensure all are welcome. Through this Open and Affirming process, the church publicly announced their openness to including all people, believing God’s love and acceptance is available to everyone.
The events will be held at 102 Church Street Romeo, Michigan 48065, and run from Aug 13 at 1 PM EDT to Aug 16 at 8 PM EDT
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