Mission Statement :

The mission of the First Congregational Church of Naperville, a United Church of Christ,

To affirm God's presence in our midst and in the world;

To welcome and accept people with diverse ideas;

To work continuously to make clear to ourselves and others the radical message of love and justice preached by Jesus;

To embody that message in actions which support physically, emotionally, and spiritually, ourselves, our congregation, our community and the world beyond.

To reach out to encourage others to join a community of Christians.

Vision Statement :

The vision of the First Congregational, United Church of Christ in Naperville,

To hold worship services and programs that refresh us, engage us, and enable us to go out into the world to do God’s work, while serving others;

To always open our doors for participation by any and all, welcoming and accepting people with diverse ideas and cultural backgrounds;

To be a community of believers who support each other in fellowship, in our faith journeys and in times of special need;

To provide, for those who seek peace, sanctuary and opportunity to reach out to God;

To have strong programs that focus on providing structure, guidance, and a safe place for questioning, for all our church family;

To educate ourselves and our children through a strong Christian education program;

To strive to achieve justice in the world and lead our communities in addressing social issues;

To give generously of our time, talents and money for missions.