Reimagining Church

Thriving Congregations Initiative: New Models for the 21st Century

First Church of Madison UCC

Reimagine with Us

Reimagining Church. The phrase could sound a bit scary, right? We like our church, otherwise we would not have joined the congregation or we would not continue coming. First Congregational Church of Madison is a vibrant church with a lot of positives: strong ties to the community, a deep commitment to hospitality toward new and existing members, wonderful music, a beautiful historic building, and great ministerial leadership. Why would we want to reimagine? Why now?

Why Reimagine?

Someone like me who has committed to “reimagine church” makes two assumptions. First, we know the church has a problem. Second, the church is worth preserving anyway. Yes, it is flawed and no, we cannot discard it. Nothing is left, then, but to give this sacred institution our creativity, energy, and new vision. 

Reflections

The Wind Blows Where It Chooses: Following God’s Spirit of Change

By Jordan Sylar

“Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews.

Reimagine

By Kevin Kane

God

Holding New Wine

By Jordan Sylar

Matthew 9:14-17

Reimagine with Us

By Katy Webb

Reimagining Church. The phrase could sound a bit scary, right?

Why Reimagine?

Jordan Sylar

Someone like me who has committed to “reimagine church” makes two assumptions. First, we know the church has a problem.

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