Religious Spotlight
Provo Community Church is located at 175 North University Avenue, Provo, Utah 84601
THE MISSION OF THE PROVO COMMUNITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST IS TO BE A SANCTUARY FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH IN JESUS CHRIST. THROUGH WORSHIP, SERVICE AND FELLOWSHIP WE STRIVE TO BE AN INCLUSIVE, EVANGELICAL CONGREGATION THAT AFFIRMS AND ACCEPTS DIVERSITY.
The Provo Congregational Church was founded February 5, 1891. Eleven persons adopted a covenant and creed and elected officers. The first public services were held the following Sunday.
In December 1892 a corner lot at Third North and University Avenue was purchased for $1000.00. A frame building was erected and the first church was dedicated April 29, 1894. This building served the Congregationalists until 1923 when the Congregationalists, Methodists, and Baptists united to become the Provo Community Congregational Church.
As a United Church of Christ congregation we embrace a theological heritage that affirms the Bible as the authoritative witness to the Word of God, the creeds of the ecumenical councils (Nicene Creed and The Apostles’ Creed), the confessions of the Reformation and newer statements of faith. The UCC has roots in the “covenantal” tradition—meaning there is no centralized authority or hierarchy that can impose any doctrine or form of worship on its members. Christ alone is Head of the church. We seek a balance between freedom of conscience and accountability to the apostolic faith. The UCC therefore receives the historic creeds and confessions of our ancestors as testimonies, but not tests of the faith.
Utah Valley Ministerial Association News
Welcome freshmen! Welcome to Utah Valley!
Home sweet home, even far away from home?
Looking for a place to belong, out here in the desert?
Where can I find that? - At Orem and Provo Community Churches UCCDo I need to dress up for Sunday Service? - No.
Are there any requirements to attend Sunday Service? - No.
Are guests welcome? - Yes.
Do you serve coffee during fellowship hour? Yes.
Why should I give it a try? The United Church of Christ offers:
- an opportunity to worship in a Christian church
- religious services complimenting UVU Campus Life
