First Congregational Church is honoring Rev. Dr. Rodney Franklin for “20 Years of Ministry in This Place.” On Saturday, November 22, 3 p.m., a reception is been held to celebrate Dr. Franklin’s 20 years of faithfulness at First Congregational Church. The church is located at 1024 Center Street, North, Birmingham, Ala. 35204.
First Congregational Church celebrates their 132nd Homecoming 1882-2014
Congregational Churches in America began in the 1620s when settlers from England and other European countries declared their freedom in thought, conscious and word. This resulted in many members becoming actively involved in abolitionist campaigns which divided many congregations.
First Congregational Church in Birmingham, Alabama was founded in 1882 and operated in a vacant store on Fourth Avenue between 16th and 17th Street, North.
First Congregational Church, UCC of Birmingham continues to grow by making God’s Will dominate and witnessing to His Spiritual Presence and Guidance in the lives of all. Our church acknowledges Jesus Christ as its head and finds its guidance through divinely inspired interpretation of the Holy Scriptures.
