BUILDING LOCATION

633 Buffalo Street | Sheboygan Falls | Wisconsin | 53085

PHONE

920.467.2480

E-MAIL

martycarney@yahoo.com

A LITTLE HISTORY

In 1838, our congregation began in one of the homes of the first European pioneers.  They had settled in this "wilderness" near Lake Michigan.  These hardy Baptists formed a community of faith that made a dramatic impact upon their region.  For example,  during an outbreak of small pox,  the church suspended its worship services so people could devote their energies to serve the sick and dying until the outbreak passed.

For over a century, the small congregations of First Baptist Church in Sheboygan Falls and First Baptist Church in Sheboygan shared their "free church" perspective of Christian faith with Sheboygan County.  

In 1989, the two congregations merged to more effectively continue their mission.   "Falls Community Church" was the new name they chose.  This "new" congregation  continues to share the free way of Christian life throughout the county.  We are a congregation of the American Baptist Churches in the USA.  In fact,  we are the oldest continually active Baptist congregation in Wisconsin!  And our building (1850) is the oldest church building in Sheboygan County.

Now, into the 21st century, Falls Community Church seeks to fulfill its mission as a "community of the Good News, inviting others to have faith in Jesus Christ and to freely follow his way of life."  You are welcome to join the mission!

SOME LINKS TO EXPLORE

Interested in Jesus?

http://www.rejesus.co.uk/

What does it mean for us to be in the family of American Baptist Churches?

http://www.abc-usa.org/

VISION STATEMENT of the American Baptist Churches USA

Following Jesus with Prayer, Purpose, and Passion:

"American Baptists are a Christ-centered, biblically grounded, ethnically diverse people called to radical personal discipleship in Christ Jesus. Our commitment to Jesus propels us to nurture authentic relationships with one another; build healthy churches; transform our communities, our nations and our world; engage every member in hands-on ministry; and speak the prophetic word in love.

"As a people of prayer, purpose, and passion, we are in the forefront of creating a community of faith where people of every race, nationality and culture gather as one in worship, service and work.

"The heart of the gospel is God's redemptive love. In our life tosgether, the world will see the power of forgiveness to overcome alienation, the strength of love to transform hate, the power of grace to break the bonds of guilt, the triumph of hope over despair, and the victory of faith over doubt.

"Through the cross of Christ we embrace the world as neighbor. Our vision for mission energizes a multitude of servant ministries of evangelism, discipleship, leadership, new church development, social justice, healing, peacemaking, economic development and education. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we work together in mutual submission, humility, love, and giving that the gospel might be preached and lived in all the world."

Vision Statement of the American Baptist Churches USA, Adopted 2005.