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Built in 1882, the Douglas UCC church is one of the most historic structures ​in the Saugatuck/Douglas communities. 
On the grounds of the church is a beautiful Memorial and Meditation Garden and across the street is our Retreat House.
​Please join us for
Sunday Worship    at 9 AM & 11 AM
that is inclusive in language and God imagery. All are invited and welcome to open communion each and every Sunday.
What is the UCC?​
The UCC (United Church of Christ) has over 5,000 congregations and over one million members in the United States. The denomination places high emphasis on participation in worldwide interfaith and ecumenical efforts and has historically favored progressive views on social issues, such as civil, gay, and women's rights.

​Among its rich history of many "firsts":
  • The first mainline denomination to ordain an African-American minister
  • The first to ordain a woman minister
  • The first to ordain a gay minister
  • The first to ordain a transgender minister
  • The first to openly sanction same-sex unions 
It is known as the church of Extravagant Welcome.

Enjoy these short advertisements from the UCC:
What is "Open & Affirming"?​
Douglas UCC is proud to be among the first to become recognized as an Open & Affirming (ONA) church, affirming the full inclusion of gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender persons (LGBT) in the church's life and ministry. 
What is a "Progressive Christian"?​
Douglas UCC is a designated member of The Center For Progressive Christianity.  By calling ourselves Progressive Christians, we mean that we recognize the faithfulness of other people who have other names for the way to God and acknowledge that their ways are true for them, as our ways are true for us.
​What is a "Creation Justice Church"?
Douglas UCC is a Creation Justice Church, a congregation that is committed to seeing the interconnectedness of all of God’s creation, to practice wise stewardship of the Earth's resources, and to provide outreach in the community for environmental concerns.

Appointed Committees

​PASTORAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE 
This group provides
focused and consistent support for the
pastor and acts as 
a regular channel of communication between the pastor and
​the congregation.
MEMBERS
Denny Babel
Kathleen Mueller
Greg Sherman
Mike VerMerris
Glynis Whitcomb
​​Mary Harris
GRANT PROPOSALS​
This group meets
to receive and
review requests
​for grant proposals.
MEMBERS
Peg Donohue
​Dan Ryan
Dee Mikos
John Kerr
Sue Fleming
​Tim Schwartz
Betsy York
ISABEL GRAHAM FUND
This group ​manages
the investment fund (formerly known as ​the DUCC Fund).
MEMBERS
Will Gervais
Mary Fechtig
Mike Boston
Mike VerMerris
Bob Kenny
​John Fleming

Church Council

Peter Mueller
moderator

Gemina Petruzzelli
treasurer

Mary Fechtig
financial secretary

Beverly Hawkes
recording secretary

Larry Fuerst
trustee 

Sue Fleming
​councilor at-large

David Geen
councilor at-large