Welcome to First Federated Church, a community where history and destiny meet in the presence of God. Since 1844, we’ve been rooted in Hudson as a testimony of God’s faithfulness, now stepping into a fresh move of His Spirit.
We are more than a Sunday service - we are a family passionate about worship, revival, and discipleship that transforms lives and impacts our city. Whether you’re exploring faith, returning to church, or longing for a deeper encounter with Jesus, there is a place for you here.
Learn more about our history, beliefs, values, and mission below.
Our History
The roots of First Federated Church reach back to 1844, when revivalist Father Hervey Fittz came from Boston to hold preaching meetings in Feltonville. In 1851, the Feltonville Baptist Church was built, and the congregation grew so rapidly that a new building was dedicated in 1877.
Our Beliefs
We believe that there is only one true God who is the eternal King, Creator, and Redeemer of all that is. He is perfectly holy, just, loving, and truthful. He has revealed Himself to be eternally self-existent – one being in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
Our Values
Our values flow from our love for Jesus and our desire to reflect His Kingdom on earth. They guide how we worship, how we serve, and how we walk together as a family of faith. These values remind us that everything we do is about pursuing God’s presence, growing as disciples, and sharing His love with our community and the world.
Our Mission
Our mission is to lead people into life-changing encounters with Jesus Christ, to nurture believers into spiritual maturity, and to release them to live Spirit-filled lives that transform our community and beyond. We exist to be a house of worship, revival, and discipleship, raising up sons and daughters who walk in the love, power, and presence of God.