First Congregational Church is an Open and Affirming progressive Christian church in Kalamazoo and a member congregation of the United Church of Christ. The church describes itself as a faith community that values curiosity more than certainty and welcomes membership through a behavioral pledge rather than required beliefs or baptism. It also emphasizes music through ensembles, guest musicians, a choral scholar program, and live musical events, and houses community nonprofit partners including the Kalamazoo Drop-in Child Care Center and the Children’s Nature Playscape.