The United Church of Christ (UCC) has long been a beacon of progressive values, and its commitment to environmental stewardship shines brightly through the increasing number of its congregations adopting solar energy. Across the United States, from bustling city centers to quiet suburban communities, UCC churches are installing solar panels, demonstrating a tangible dedication to sustainability and a greener future. This growing movement not only reduces the carbon footprint of these faith communities but also sets an inspiring example for other organizations and individuals to follow.
Currently, records indicate that over 180 United Church of Christ congregations have embraced solar power. This widespread adoption underscores the UCC’s leadership in integrating faith values with practical environmental action. Below is a comprehensive list, organized by state, showcasing these solar-powered stars within the UCC. This list exemplifies the breadth and depth of the UCC’s commitment to renewable energy.
ARIZONA
- Church of the Palms UCC, Sun City, Arizona
- Rincon Congregational UCC, Tucson, Arizona
- Shadow Rock UCC, Phoenix, Arizona
CALIFORNIA
California boasts a significant number of UCC churches leading the solar charge. From Northern to Southern California, these congregations are harnessing the power of the sun. Notably, Pioneer Ocean View United Church Of Christ in San Diego stands as a testament to this commitment within the region, alongside numerous other churches throughout the state.
- Arlington Community Church, Kensington, California
- Claremont UCC, Claremont, California
- Community United Church of Christ, Fresno, California
- Congregational Church of San Mateo UCC, San Mateo, California
- Congregational Community Church of Sunnyvale, Sunnyvale, California
- First Congregational Church of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California
- First Congregational Church of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California
- First Congregational Church UCC, Auburn, California
- First Congregational UCC, Bakersfield, California
- First Congregational Church of San Jose, San Jose, California
- First Congregational Church of Sonoma, Sonoma, California
- Loomis Basin Congregational UCC, Loomis, California
- MCC/ UCC in the Valley, North Hollywood, California
- Mission Hills UCC, San Diego, California
- Niles Discovery Church, Fremont, California
- Orinda Community Church. Orinda, California
- Pioneer Ocean View UCC, San Diego, California
- Skyline Community Church UCC, Oakland, California
- UCC Congregational of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, California
- United Japanese Christian Church, Clovis, California
COLORADO
- Community UCC, Boulder, Colorado
- First Congregational UCC, Greeley, Colorado
- Kirk of Bonnie Brae, Denver, Colorado
- Park Hill UCC, Denver, Colorado
- Washington Park UCC, Denver, Colorado
CONNECTICUT
- Congregational Church of Brookfield, Brookfield, Connecticut
- First Congregational Church of Southington, Southington, Connecticut
- First Congregational Church of Woodstock, Woodstock, Connecticut
- First Congregational UCC, Essex, Connecticut
- First Congregational UCC, Guillford, Connecticut
- Newtown Congregational UCC, Newtown, Connecticut
- North Madison Congregational Church, Madison, Connecticut
- Spring Glen Church, Hamden, Connecticut
- United Church of Chester, Chester, Connecticut
- Wapping Community Church, South Windsor
DELAWARE
- New Ark UCC, Newark, Delaware
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
- Peoples Congregational UCC, Washington, District of Columbia
FLORIDA
- Congregational UCC, Punta Gorda, Florida
- Faith Congregational Church, Port Saint Lucie, Florida
HAWAII
The Hawaiian Islands, with their abundant sunshine, are naturally conducive to solar energy, and UCC churches here are embracing this resource.
- Central Union Church of Honolulu, Honolulu, Hawaii
- Church of the Crossroads, Honolulu, Hawaii
- Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational Church UCC, Hanapepe, Hawaii
- Kapaa United Church of Christ, Kapaa, Hawaii
- Koloa Union United Church of Christ, Koloa, Hawaii
- UCC Judd St, Honolulu, Hawaii
- Waiola UCC, Lahaina, Hawaii
- Winward UCC, Kaneohe, Hawaii
ILLINOIS
- Church of the Good Shepherd UCC, Carbondale, Illinois
- First Congregational UCC, Moline, Illinois
- First Congregational United Church of Christ, Elgin, Illinois
- Northfield Community Church UCC, Northfield, Illinois
- St. Paul UCC, Columbia, Illinois
- St. Peter’s UCC, Champaign, Illinois
- St. John UCC, Freeport, Illinois
- Trinity Community UCC, Berwyn, Illinois
- Trinity UCC, Chicago, Illinois
- Wellington Avenue UCC, Chicago, Illinois
- Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, Yorkville, Illinois
INDIANA
- Bethel United Church of Christ, Evansville, Indiana
- Bethlehem UCC, Evansville, Indiana
- First Congregational United Church of Christ, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Plymouth Congregational Church of Fort Wayne, UCC, Fort Wayne, Indiana
- St. Peter’s UCC, Carmel, Indiana
IOWA
- Ames United Church of Christ, Ames, Iowa
- Urbandale United Church of Christ, Urbandale, Iowa
MAINE
- Congregational Church in Cumberland UCC, Cumberland, Maine
- Deer Isle Sunset Congregational, Deer Isle, Maine
- Dover – Foxcroft Congregational UCC, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine
- First Parish Congregational, Yarmouth, Maine
- Rumford Point Congregational Church UCC, Rumford Point, Maine
- Windham Hill United Church of Christ, Windham, Maine
MARYLAND
- Seneca Valley UCC, Germantown, Maryland
MASSACHUSETTS
Massachusetts shows a strong representation of UCC churches going solar, highlighting the commitment to sustainability in the New England region.
- Central Square Congregational, Bridgewater, Massachusetts
- Central Congregational Church UCC, Chelmsford, Massachusetts
- Christ Church United Lowell, Massachusetts
- Dennis Union, Dennis, Massachusetts
- East Congregational UCC, Milton, Massachusetts
- Edwards Church UCC, Framingham, Massachusetts
- Eliot United Church of Christ, Newton, Massachusetts
- Federated Church of Orleans, East Orleans, Massachusetts
- First Church in Cambridge Congregational UCC, Cambridge, Massachusetts
- First Congregational Church of Melrose, Melrose, Massachusetts
- First Congregational Church of Stoneham, Stoneham, Massachusetts
- First Congregational UCC, Brimfield, Massachusetts
- First Parish UCC, Westwood, Massachusetts
- Melrose Highland Congregational Church, Melrose, Massachusetts
- Pilgrim Congregational of Harwich Port, Harwich Port, Massachusetts
- South Church UCC, Andover, Massachusetts
- South Congregational Church, Amherst, Massachusetts
- South Congregational Church of Barnstable UCC, Centerville, Massachusetts
- South Congregational Church UCC, Pittsfield, Massachusetts
- The Plymouth Church in Framingham, Framingham, Massachusetts
- Townsend Congregational, Townsend, Massachusetts
- United Church of Assonet, Assonet, Massachusetts
- United Church of Christ, Congregational, Burlington, Massachusetts
- West Concord Union Church UC, Concord, Massachusetts
- West Parish UCC, Andover, Massachusetts
MICHIGAN
- Congregational Church of Birmingham, UCC, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
- Edgewood UCC, East Lansing, Michigan
- First Congregational of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Haslett Community Church, Haslett, Michigan
- Plymouth Congregational UCC of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, Michigan
MINNESOTA
- Cherokee Park United Church, St. Paul, Minnesota
- First UCC of Northfield, Northfield, Minnesota
- Macalester Plymouth United Church, St. Paul, Minnesota
- Mayflower UCC of Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Plymouth Congregational, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Robbinsdale United Church of Christ, Robbinsdale, Minnesota
- St. Paul’s UCC, St. Paul, Minnesota
- United Church of Christ, New Brighton, Minnesota
MISSOURI
- Bethel UCC, Kansas City, Missouri
- The Oasis UCC, Jefferson City, Missouri
MONTANA
- Community Congregational UCC, Absarokee, Montana
NEW HAMPSHIRE
- Atkinson Congregational Church UCC, Atkinson, New Hampshire
- Federated Church of Marlborough UCC, Marlborough, New Hampshire
- First Congregational UCC, Claremont, New Hampshire
- Nelson Congregational Church, Nelson, New Hampshire
- Pilgrim United Church of Christ Brentwood/Kingston, Brentwood, New Hampshire
NEW JERSEY
- Union Congregational UCC, Montclair, New Jersey
NEW MEXICO
- First Congregational UCC, Albuquerque, New Mexico
- United Church of Santa Fe, Santa Fe, New Mexico
NEW YORK
- Church of the Nativity UCC, Buffalo, New York
- Congregational Church of South Hempstead UCC, South Hempstead, New York
- Presbyterian United Church of Christ, Saratoga Springs, New York
NORTH CAROLINA
- Community UCC, Raleigh, North Carolina
- Congregational Church of Pinehurst, Pinehurst, North Carolina
- Congregational Church UCC, Tryon, North Carolina
- Congregational United Church of Christ, Greensboro, North Carolina
- Elon Community Church UCC, Elon, North Carolina
- First Congregational UCC, Asheville, North Carolina
- First Congregational UCC, Hendersonville, North Carolina
- Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, Cary, North Carolina
- High Country UCC, Vilas, North Carolina
- Umstead Park United Church of Christ, Raleigh, North Carolina
- United Church of Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
OHIO
- Christ United Church of Christ, Orrvile, Ohio
- Olmsted Community Church UCC, Olmsted Falls, Ohio
- Sylvania UCC, Sylvania, Ohio
OKLAHOMA
- Mayflower Congregational UCC, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
OREGON
- First Congregational UCC, Corvallis, Oregon
- First Congregational UCC of Salem, Salem, Oregon
- Smyrna United Church of Christ, Canby, Oregon
PENNSYLVANIA
- United Christian Church, Levittown, Oklahoma
RHODE ISLAND
- Newman Congregational Church UCC, Rumford, Rhode Island
- Peace Dale Congregational Church, Peace Dale, Rhode Island
TENNESSEE
- First Congregational UCC of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee
TEXAS
- Central Congregational UCC, Dallas, Texas
- Friends Congregational UCC, College Station, Texas
- The New Church – Chiesa Nuova UCC, Dallas, Texas
UTAH
- Holladay UCC, Holladay, Utah
VERMONT
- Charlotte Congregational Church, Charlotte, Vermont
- Guilford Community Church, UCC, Guilford, Vermont
- Second Congregational Church of Bennington, Bennington, Vermont
- Weybridge Congregational UCC, Weybridge, Vermont
VIRGINIA
- First Congregational Christian Church, Chesterfield, Virginia
- Rock Spring Congregational United Church of Christ, Arlington, Virginia
WASHINGTON
- Bethany United Church of Christ, Seattle, Washington
- First Congregational Church of Walla Walla, UCC, Walla Walla, Washington
- First Congregational UCC, Bellingham, Washington
- Normandy Park United Church of Christ, Seattle, Washington
- Richmond Beach Congregational UCC, Shoreline, Washington
- University Congregational, Seattle, Washington
WISCONSIN
Wisconsin demonstrates an impressive commitment to solar energy within its UCC churches, showcasing a strong network of environmentally conscious congregations.
- Community of Hope UCC, Madison, Wisconsin
- Ebenezer UCC, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
- Evangelical & Reformed UCC, Waukesha, Wisconsin
- First Congregational Church of Port Washington, Port Washington, Wisconsin
- First Congregational of River Falls, River Falls, Wisconsin
- First Congregational Church of Sheboygan, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
- First Congregational UCC, Madison, Wisconsin
- First Congregational UCC, Oshkosh, Wisconsin
- First Congregational UCC, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
- Grace Congregational UCC, Two Rivers, Wisconsin
- Memorial UCC, Fitchburg, Wisconsin
- Middleton Community Church, Middleton, Wisconsin
- Parkside Community UCC, Saukville, Wisconsin
- Pilgrim UCC, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
- Pilgrim UCC, Grafton, Wisconsin
- Plymouth Congregational UCC, Madison, Wisconsin
- St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Colgate, Wisconsin
- Trost Center, DeForest, Wisconsin
- Union Congregational UCC, Green Bay, Wisconsin
- United Church of Christ, Elcho, Wisconsin
