4201 Trail Lake Drive, Fort Worth, TX  76109

Church Office: office@fortworthucc.org, 817-923-2990

WiFi:  SanctuaryGuest  Password:  welcome!

    Order of Service - Sunday - September 13th, 2026

+  All are invited to stand. If you are more comfortable remaining seated, please feel free to do so.

Song lyrics will be shown on the screen with hymnal page references, if available.

GATHERING SONG

Amen - Sweet, Sweet Spirit  #293

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Rev. Isaac Lawson

BLESSING OF CAMERON RIKE, NEW STUDENT INTERN

WELCOME STATEMENT

No matter who you are,

or where you are on life’s journey,

you are welcome here.

+PASSING THE PEACE

The congregation is invited to greet each other.  

+SONG

We Found Love - They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love - Open Up the Doors

KID’S TIME

Rev. John Bowers

LITANY RAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Rev. Isaac Lawson

SONG

Won’t You Let Me Be Your Servant?   #539

SCRIPTURE

Matthew 18:21-35

Cameron Pike

SERMON

Being the Grace That We Desire

Rev. Isaac Lawson

OFFERTORY INVITATION

Cameron Pike

SONG

We Are an Offering

+DOXOLOGY

+OFFERTORY PRAYER

Cameron Pike

+SONG

I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me -

Sweet, Sweet Spirit

+BENEDICTION

Rev. Isaac Lawson

+POSTLUDE

We Found Love

by Rihanna

God is Still Speaking

First Congregational Church of Fort Worth is part of The United Church of Christ (UCC), an inclusive and diverse community of Christians connected by a faith that calls us to build a just world for all. For over 400 years, the UCC has been weaving God’s message of hope and extravagant welcome with action for justice and peace. We are a church where Jesus the healer meets Jesus the revolutionary, and where together, we grow a just and peaceful world.

Welcome!

No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!

We are an open-hearted, justice-oriented, everybody-loving, progressive Christian community seeking to live into the realm of God more fully by cultivating community, practicing hospitality, learning, serving, and intentionally advancing God’s peace.

First Congregational Church Staff

Rev. Isaac Lawson, Senior Pastor

isaac.lawson@fortworthucc.org

Katie Howlett, Church Administration & Communications

office@fortworthucc.org

Joel Penrod, Worship and Music Director

joel.penrod@fortworthucc.org

Laurie Simmons, Accompanist

laurie.simmons@fortworthucc.org

Rev. John Bowers, Youth and Children’s Ministry Director

young.ministry@fortworthucc.org

Education Hour

The Education Hour generally meets directly after service.

Nursery (infants-4 years old)--Room 101

Adventure Village (Kindergarten-5th grade)--AdVill Room 207

Youth (6th-12th grade)--Youth Room 203

Adult Chat – Family Room

Generosity

First Congregational UCC is a self-funded religious organization. Our programs are made possible through the generosity of our donors. Online giving options are through Zelle, Zeffy or Paypal.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE

Privacy Policy

We frequently take photos or videos of all the wonderful events happening in our church. If you prefer we do not include photos of you or your family in our bulletin or on social media, please let the church office know. We will be happy to honor your request.