The first Congregational Society of Hyannis was organized on December 22nd, 1889, with 9 charter members. Services were held in a small school building, using the Tompkins manual.

The first Congregational Church was incorporated on July 7th, 1897. The cornerstone for the first church building, with a two-story Parsonage under the same roof, was laid August 19th, 1897. This building, costing $3500, was dedicated in November 1897. The Congregational Church house was to be used as a church and a Parsonage with a reading room in the basement. Financial help was received from the home missionary society.

50 years later, improvements and new equipment were dedicated on February 28th, 1948.

In 1960, the congregation voted to become a part of the United Church of Christ.

A new Parsonage was dedicated May 6th, 1962; the old church building was torn down, and the present building, costing $79,000, was dedicated January 20th, 1963, on the same site. The contents of the cornerstone of the first church are preserved in a dust-proof glass case in the narthex of the new church.

The membership as of June 12th, 1975, was 210. The name of the corporation was changed to the First United Church of Christ of Hyannis NE in 1965.

Women have always played a very active part in the life of the church. For many years, the women's fellowship has been called the King's Daughters. There is a men's fellowship, which was responsible for the brands and the sidewalk north of the church.

In the past, youth groups called Christian Endeavor and later Pilgrim Fellowship held regular meetings, attended church camp, and took an active part in the church.

Church members have always been involved in community affairs, including work with Boy and Girl Scouts.

The church has always been very active in the Western Association of the conference and ready and willing to go along with the policies of the Nebraska conference of the United Church of Christ. Two members have served on the board.

World Day of Prayer is observed with other churches in town, and our yoked church at Ashby, as well as Good Friday and Easter sunrise services.

At one time, the larger parish included Bingham, Ashby, and Hyannis. Some early ministers held services during the summer at a hall in Farm Valley, some 20 miles south of Ashby. Also going on alternate Sundays, 25 miles South of Whitman, holding services in a school building. A trip to either place was over a long sandy road.

Today, Hyannis Congregational is an active member of the National Association of Christian Congregational Churches and the Iowa/Nebraska Association of the same entity. The active membership is small, but the worship experience is vibrant. A new high school youth ministry began in the fall of 2024, and the church council is using the goal post of 150 years, which will be celebrated in 2039, as our goal for growth and revitalization.