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Festival of Carols
On Saturday, December 14 at 5 PM, the Festival of Carols service matches scripture with music to tell the story of Christ’s birth through song and word. Traditional carols, anthems, and hymns will be sung by the Chancel Choir and congregation. Please join our 50-voicefestival choir, Music Director Joseph D’Eugenio in the beauty of a winter afternoon for this poignant candlelight service.
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About Us
The First Congregational Church of Cheshire is a large, forward-thinking Christian congregation founded in 1724 and housed in a building on the National Register of Historic Places. The congregation is committed to welcoming and supporting people of all ages, colors, and abilities whatever their sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression. Additionally, the congregation is a “Green Church” dedicated to being good stewards of Creation. First Congregational Church is a member congregation of the United Church of Christ.
Right in the heart of Cheshire, CT, we are located across from town hall at 111 Church Dr. along Route 10.
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We have numerous opportunities for children including church school, family fun events, service projects, and youth groups.
All are Welcome
We believe that all people are created in God’s image and we welcome all who seek to follow Jesus, no matter what your gender, race, national origin, faith background, sexual orientation, or gender identity may be.
Service Times
We offer in-person and live-streamed services every Sunday at 10 AM
Upcoming Special Events
December 14, 2024
Festival of Carols
December 14, 20245:00 pm - 6:30 pm
The Festival of Carols service matches scripture with music to tell the story of Christ's birth through song and word. Traditional carols, anthems, and hymns will be sung by the Chancel Choir and congregation. Please join our 50-voicefestival choir, Music Director Joseph D'Eugenio in the beauty of a winter afternoon for this poignant candlelight service.
December 17, 2024
Quiet Christmas
December 17, 20247:00 pm - 8:00 pm
For those who find it difficult to attend other, more festive services, First Congregational Church of Cheshire offers a Quiet Christmas as an alternative way to welcome Christmas, with peace and hope rather than merrymaking.
Full Church Calendar
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December2024
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Worship & Church School
Worship & Church School
December 1, 202410:00 am - 11:00 am Sanctuary
The premiere of commissioned hymn by Joseph D'Eugenio, Music Director
Fellowship Hour hosted by Jan Garthwait
Fellowship Hour hosted by Jan Garthwait
December 1, 202411:00 am - 12:00 pm
300th Anniversary Committee
300th Anniversary Committee
December 1, 202411:15 am - 12:15 pm Chapel
Youth Group
Youth Group
December 1, 20245:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Jane Richards Memorial Service
Jane Richards Memorial Service
December 2, 202411:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Parish Care
Parish Care
December 3, 20242:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Caring Ministry
Caring Ministry
December 3, 20247:00 pm - 8:30 pm Chapel
Cub Scouts 114 Committee Meeting
Cub Scouts 114 Committee Meeting
December 3, 20247:00 pm - 8:00 pm Room 9
Eco Action Team (EAT)
Eco Action Team (EAT)
December 3, 20247:00 pm - 8:00 pm Whiting House
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Al-Anon
Al-Anon
December 4, 20249:45 am - 11:15 am Parish Hall
Women's AA
Women's AA
December 4, 202412:00 pm - 2:00 pm Parish Hall
Caring Crafts
Caring Crafts
December 4, 202412:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Staff Meeting
Staff Meeting
December 4, 20243:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Budget Meeting
Budget Meeting
December 4, 20246:30 pm - 8:30 pm Whiting House
Chancel Choir
Chancel Choir
December 4, 20247:00 pm - 9:00 pm Parish Hall
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Yoga
Yoga
December 5, 20249:00 am - 10:00 am Parish Hall
Boy Scouts 92 Troop Meeting
Boy Scouts 92 Troop Meeting
December 5, 20246:30 pm - 8:30 pm Room 9
President's Meeting
President's Meeting
December 5, 20247:00 pm - 8:30 pm Whiting House
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The 300th Celebration Party in the Hall: Family Fun Night
The 300th Celebration Party in the Hall: Family Fun Night
December 6, 20246:30 pm - 8:00 pm
It’s a concert for all agesfeaturing the Jazz band, “What It Is” . Great music,dancing, snacks, wonderful company: it’s bound to be a fun celebration!!Tickets are $5 per person; $15 for a family of 3 or more. Tickets can bepurchased online at firstcheshire.org/more aboutus/ 300th Anniversary or during Fellowship Hour. Tickets will also be available to purchase atthe door the night of the event.
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Boy Scouts Troop 51 Bottle Drive
Boy Scouts Troop 51 Bottle Drive
December 7, 20249:00 am - 12:00 pm
The 300th Gala Reception
The 300th Gala Reception
December 7, 20242:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Open House with Gala Reception, opening of the 1999 time capsule, tours, interactive historical displays.
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The 300th Celebration Worship
The 300th Celebration Worship
December 8, 202410:00 am - 11:00 am
Worship with commemorative recognitions, and the premier of the hymn commissioned for this occasion, composed by Music Director Joseph D’Eugenio.
Fellowship Hour
Fellowship Hour
December 8, 202411:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Parish Care
Parish Care
December 10, 20242:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Cub Scouts 114 Den Meeting
Cub Scouts 114 Den Meeting
December 10, 20246:00 pm - 8:00 pm Parish Hall and Church School Classrooms
Church Council
Church Council
December 10, 20247:00 pm - 9:00 pm Chapel
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Al-Anon
Al-Anon
December 11, 20249:45 am - 11:15 am Parish Hall
Women's AA
Women's AA
December 11, 202412:00 pm - 2:00 pm Parish Hall
Caring Crafts
Caring Crafts
December 11, 202412:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Staff Meeting
Staff Meeting
December 11, 20243:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cub Scouts 114 Den Meeting
Cub Scouts 114 Den Meeting
December 11, 20246:00 pm - 8:00 pm Parish Hall
Advent Mid-week Communion Service
Advent Mid-week Communion Service
December 11, 20246:30 pm - 6:45 pm Chapel
Budget Meeting
Budget Meeting
December 11, 20246:30 pm - 8:30 pm Whiting House
Chancel Choir
Chancel Choir
December 11, 20247:00 pm - 9:00 pm Parish Hall
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Yoga
Yoga
December 12, 20249:00 am - 10:00 am Parish Hall
Faith Formation Ministry
Faith Formation Ministry
December 12, 20246:00 pm - 8:00 pm Whiting House
Boy Scouts 92 Troop Meeting
Boy Scouts 92 Troop Meeting
December 12, 20246:30 pm - 8:30 pm Parish Hall
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Chancel Choir Practice
Chancel Choir Practice
December 13, 20247:00 pm - 9:30 pm Sanctuary
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Festival of Carols
Festival of Carols
December 14, 20245:00 pm - 6:30 pm
The Festival of Carols service matches scripture with music to tell the story of Christ's birth through song and word. Traditional carols, anthems, and hymns will be sung by the Chancel Choir and congregation. Please join our 50-voicefestival choir, Music Director Joseph D'Eugenio in the beauty of a winter afternoon for this poignant candlelight service.
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Worship & Church School
Worship & Church School
December 15, 202410:00 am - 11:00 am Sanctuary
The premiere of commissioned hymn by Joseph D'Eugenio, Music Director
Fellowship Hour hosted by Faith Formation Ministry
Fellowship Hour hosted by Faith Formation Ministry
December 15, 202411:00 am - 12:00 pm
After the Amen: Sermon Talkback with Pastor James
After the Amen: Sermon Talkback with Pastor James
December 15, 202411:15 am - 12:15 pm
Christmas Caroling
Christmas Caroling
December 15, 20244:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Parish Care
Parish Care
December 17, 20242:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Quiet Christmas
Quiet Christmas
December 17, 20247:00 pm - 8:00 pm
For those who find it difficult to attend other, more festive services, First Congregational Church of Cheshire offers a Quiet Christmas as an alternative way to welcome Christmas, with peace and hope rather than merrymaking.
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Al-Anon
Al-Anon
December 18, 20249:45 am - 11:15 am Parish Hall
Women's AA
Women's AA
December 18, 202412:00 pm - 2:00 pm Parish Hall
Caring Crafts
Caring Crafts
December 18, 202412:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Staff Meeting
Staff Meeting
December 18, 20243:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Legacy Giving Team
Legacy Giving Team
December 18, 20246:00 pm - 8:00 pm Library
Advent Mid-week Communion Service
Advent Mid-week Communion Service
December 18, 20246:30 pm - 6:45 pm Chapel
Budget Meeting
Budget Meeting
December 18, 20246:30 pm - 8:30 pm Whiting House
Chancel Choir
Chancel Choir
December 18, 20247:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Finance Ministry
Finance Ministry
December 18, 20247:00 pm - 9:00 pm Chapel
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Yoga
Yoga
December 19, 20249:00 am - 10:00 am Parish Hall
Boy Scouts 92 Troop Meeting
Boy Scouts 92 Troop Meeting
December 19, 20246:30 pm - 8:30 pm Parish Hall
Worship Ministry
Worship Ministry
December 19, 20247:00 pm - 8:00 pm Chapel
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Worship & Church School
Worship & Church School
December 22, 202410:00 am - 11:00 am Sanctuary
The premiere of commissioned hymn by Joseph D'Eugenio, Music Director
Fellowship Hour hosted by Outreach Ministry
Fellowship Hour hosted by Outreach Ministry
December 22, 202411:00 am - 12:00 pm
Confirmation Class
Confirmation Class
December 22, 202411:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Christmas Eve Service
Christmas Eve Service
December 24, 20245:00 pm - 6:00 pm
An interactive and festive service featuring our commemorative bells for children. Perfect for families with young children and everyone else!
Christmas Eve Service
Christmas Eve Service
December 24, 20248:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A traditional candlelight service featuring choir, organ and brass. Holy Communion will be served.
Ringing in Christmas Morn
Ringing in Christmas Morn
December 24, 202411:45 pm - December 25, 202412:15 am First Congregational Church, 111 Church Dr, Cheshire, CT 06410, USA
This will be an outside service. We will hear the Christmas story. We will pray. We will sing Silent Night accompanied by guitar. And then at midnight, the church bell will peal while our handbells ring in the good news of Jesus' birth. Joy to the World - simple and lovely!
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Ringing in Christmas Morn
Ringing in Christmas Morn
December 24, 202411:45 pm - December 25, 202412:15 am First Congregational Church, 111 Church Dr, Cheshire, CT 06410, USA
This will be an outside service. We will hear the Christmas story. We will pray. We will sing Silent Night accompanied by guitar. And then at midnight, the church bell will peal while our handbells ring in the good news of Jesus' birth. Joy to the World - simple and lovely!
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Columbus House Meal Volunteer
Columbus House Meal Volunteer
December 28, 20244:15 pm - 6:00 pm Columbus House Inc, 586 Ella T Grasso Blvd, New Haven, CT 06519, USA
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Worship & Church School
Worship & Church School
December 29, 202410:00 am - 11:00 am Sanctuary
The premiere of commissioned hymn by Joseph D'Eugenio, Music Director
