About Us

Since 1957, the United Church of Christ has been the church of firsts, weaving God’s message of hope and extravagant welcome with action for justice and peace. Together, we live out our faith in ways that effect change in our communities. The UCC's many "firsts" mean that we have inherited a tradition of acting upon the demands of our faith. When we read in Galatians: "There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus"—a demand is made upon us. And so we were the first historically white denomination to ordain an African-American, the first to ordain a woman, the first to ordain an openly gay man, and the first Christian church to affirm the right of same-gender couples to marry. We were in the forefront of the anti-slavery movement and the Civil Rights movement. Our response to the demands of our faith is woven into the history of our country.

Today, we continue to change lives throughout the world. We work alongside more than 200 mission partners. We labor ceaselessly to fight injustice, in the United States and abroad. We instill our vision into our youth and young adults, forging leaders who will imagine new dreams. And we sustain and develop church leaders, pastors, and our local churches to live their faith in exciting new ways. We believe in a God that is still speaking, a God that is all-loving and inclusive. We are a church that welcomes and accepts everyone as they are, where your mind is nourished as much as your soul.

We are a church where Jesus the healer meets Jesus the revolutionary, and where together, we grow a just and peaceful world.

Kathleen Grossen

I may be a little partial since I have attended this church all my life, but the energy and life that has been growing here the past several months has been wonderful! It is so heart warming to be able to walk in the doors and see smiles and love from those that attend. The people there truly wish to carry out the church's mission statement of "Inviting all to follow Jesus through faith and action." I'm so proud to have this place as my church home!

Tim Kolasch I've been a member of so many churches in my life time. Mostly good, a couple that made me question. Since I've been at Zwingli, I'm content but very much looking forward to growing. Larry was one reason I wanted to attend. His heart is bigger then the entire planet! All the other pastors who helped in this transition were absolutely amazing, awesome, and inspiring. Pastor Jeanie is close to my heart. She is an amazing lady. And now our amazing and awesome Pastor Lance Smith and his amazing family.

Our church story begins with Ulrich Zwingli who was born New Year's Day, 1484, in Switzerland. The leader of the Protestant Reformation in German speaking Switzerland.

Early Swiss settlers in the area would worship with the Methodist and Baptist congregations in Monticello. However, the Swiss immigrants wanted a church of their own where they could sing hymns in German and have their children baptized and brought up according to the customs of their native land.

The first German Church in the Monticello area was Washington Reformation which was established in 1876. In 1884 fifteen area men met with the Washington Reformation Consistory to discuss the organization of an Evangelical Reformed Church in Monticello. 1887 marked the birth of Zwingli Evangelical and Reform Church. In 1920, the Zwingli confirmation service was held for the first time in English and the church began using hymnals in English for both Sunday School and Worship services.

Like a growing child, Zwingli has gone through many changes. In 1957 Evangelical/ Reformed and Congregational / Christian Churches merged and Zwingli United Church of Christ came to be . There have been many changes in the church since its birth, not only in appearance but attitudes towards others. We welcome everyone through our doors no matter who they may be – (“Inviting All to Follow Jesus Through Faith and Action”).

Zwingli United Church of Christ is governed by the Consistory and the congregation of the church. Each year we hold an annual meeting in January to discuss our budget for the year, elect new Consistory members, and discuss suggestions from the congregation and any upcoming projects for the year.

Since its birth, Zwingli's Swiss heritage has flourished and is still a part of our church. We are not just Zwingli United Church of Christ; we are a family made up of young and old. We continue the Sharing of God’s Love with all .

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Coordinator of Caring Ministries.

Church Administrator

Our church story begins with Ulrich Zwingli who was born New Year's Day, 1484, in Switzerland. The leader of the Protestant Reformation in German speaking Switzerland.

Early Swiss settlers in the area would worship with the Methodist and Baptist congregations in Monticello. However, the Swiss immigrants wanted a church of their own where they could sing hymns in German and have their children baptized and brought up according to the customs of their native land.

Zwingli United Church of Christ is governed by the Consistory and the congregation of the church. Each year we hold an annual meeting in January to discuss our budget for the year, elect new Consistory members, and discuss suggestions from the congregation and any upcoming projects for the year.

Since its birth, Zwingli's Swiss heritage has flourished and is still a part of our church. We are not just Zwingli United Church of Christ; we are a family made up of young and old. We continue the Sharing of God’s Love with all .