Welcome to

First Congregational Church of Stockton!

GOD.
IS.
LOVE.

Join us on Sundays at 10:00 AM

  3443 Deer Park Drive, Suite B, Stockton, CA 95219

(209) 951-8545

Celebrating 160 Years

of Faith and Community

This year, 2025, marks the 160th Anniversary of First Congregational Church of Stockton. Since our founding we have been rooted in the "first principles" of faith and love as taught by Christ and the Apostles. Over the decades, our church has been led by dedicated ministers and supported by vibrant congregations. Through it all, love —the desire and action for the well-being of others—has remained our guiding principle even as Jesus is our guiding Light.

Parade Celebration Community Gathering Church Event

A Legacy of
Inclusivity and
Interfaith Collaboration

From the beginning, our church has embraced the teachings and call of Jesus and the Apostles to love others and honor the dignity of all people. We have a rich history of interfaith and ecumenical partnerships, welcoming Jewish Rabbis, Catholic Priests, and other clergy to our pulpit and collaborating on community ministries. These efforts continue to this day, fostering mutual respect and shared purpose.

Commitment to Justice and Advocacy

Commitment to Justice
and Advocacy

Justice has always been a cornerstone of our faith and church community.

First Church in Stockton to welcome Chinese Americans when Stockton was in the throes of an Infamous violent anti-chinese movement.
Opposing the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII.
Founding and housing the Women's Center in the 1970s.
Advocating for civil rights and participating in events such as interracial discussions and education, Open and Affirming our LGBTQ+ residents.
Supporting Civil Rights and joining in marches for justice such as Pride, Women's Rights, and Black Lives Matter.

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Here's another video of the award winning United in Spirit contingent at the 2026 SE Pride Parade. See if you can find our folks and our pastor blessing folks on the sidelines ... See MoreSee Less
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You can find our church folk, and if you look closely our pastor, in this wonderful award winning United in Spirit contingent at the SF Pride Parade ... See MoreSee Less
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Rev Scott offered as many blessings as he could as our church marched along in the 2026 Pride Parade in the award winning United in Spirit interfaith contingent! ... See MoreSee Less
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The United in Spirit interfaith group our church walked with in the 2026 Pride Parade was honored with this wonderful award! ... See MoreSee Less
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