Second Congregational United Church of Christ (Rockford, Illinois)

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Second Congregational United Church of Christ is a congregation of the United Church of Christ located in downtown Rockford, Illinois. The congregation, also known as "Second Congregational Church" or, more colloquially, as "Second Con" was founded in 1849 as an off-shoot of the now defunct First Congregational Church.

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[edit] History


[edit] Buildings


[edit] Pastoral and Programmatic Staff

[edit] Senior Pastors


[edit] Current Staff

Second Congregational United Church of Christ is currently led by:

  • The Rev. J. Michael Solberg, D.Min. - Senior Pastor (ordained PC(USA))
  • The Rev. Matthew C. Emery, M.Div. - Associate Pastor (ordained UCC)
  • Becky Erbe - Director of Christian Education
  • Paul Laprade, M.Mus. - Director of Music
  • The Rev. Robert Bates, M.Div. - Organist (ordained ECUSA)
  • The Rev. Dean Darymple - Pastor Emeritus