An Open & Affirming, Green Congregation

of the United Church of Christ

 

111 Church Drive Cheshire, CT | Sundays @ 10am

Our MinistriesLive Stream

Join our 300th Anniversary Celebration

A Great Line-up of Events. Speakers, Guest Preachers, a Town-wide concert on the Green with Food Trucks! 

Sunday Services with Church School and Nursery

In-person and live-streamed services every Sunday at 10AM.

Watch Our Most Recent and Past Worship Services on YouTube.

Professional Nursery Care and Children's Ministry

About Us

First Congregational Church of Cheshire CT

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.

Our Vision

First Church is a welcoming, vibrant congregation

seeking to deepen our faith and follow Jesus’s example in pursuing justice and caring for each other, the community, and God’s world.

Latest Message

In-person or Online

Don’t worry if you didn’t make it to church this Sunday. Watch all past worship services on YouTube.

Celebrating 300 years of following Jesus in 2024

Visiting

Right in the heart of Cheshire, CT, we are located across from town hall at 111 Church Dr. along Route 10.

Have Kids?

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

October 17, 2024
  • "Professor Jim" Presentation

    October 17, 2024  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Sanctuary

    Widely acclaimed historian Kevin Johnson of the CT State Library will present "Professor Jim." Professor Jim was James William born a Captive in Yonkers, NY in 1788 who later escaped to Connecticut and became a servant to Episcopal Bishop Brownell in the early 1820's. When Trinity College was created, he became a janitor there, a job he held until his death in 1878. His narrative,The Life of James Williams, Better Known as Professor Jim, For Half a Century Janitor of Trinity Collegewas published in 1873, and he is remembered to this day during graduation ceremonies at Trinity. Here's a shorter synopsis -https://connecticuthistory.org/james-williams-more-than-trinity-colleges-janitor/ Kevin's portrayal of Professor Jim will span his lifetime, talking about the great changes he witnessed from the days of Slavery to Freedom, and how he was a part of that history.

Full Church Calendar

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October 2024

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
  • MMAT
  • Parish Care
  • Caring Ministry
  • Eco Action Team (EAT)
2
  • Al-Anon
  • Women's AA
  • Caring Crafts
  • Staff Meeting
3
  • Yoga
  • President's Meeting
4
5
6
  • World Communion Sunday
  • Worship & Church School
  • 300th Anniversary Committee
  • Generous Portions Potluck Luncheon
7
8
  • Parish Care
  • Cub Scouts 114 Den Meeting
  • Church Council
  • Cub Scouts 114 Committee Meeting
9
  • Al-Anon
  • Women's AA
  • Caring Crafts
  • Staff Meeting
10
  • Yoga
  • Boy Scouts 92 Troop Meeting
  • Lights Out! CT Talk with Craig Repasz
11
12
  • Richard Tice Memorial Service
13
  • Worship & Church School
  • Fellowship Hour hosted by Outreach Ministry
  • After the Amen: Sermon Talkback with Pastor James
  • Youth Group
14
15
  • Parish Care
  • Cub Scouts 114 Pack Meeting
  • Membership Ministry
16
  • Al-Anon
  • Women's AA
  • Caring Crafts
  • Staff Meeting
17
  • Faith Formation Ministry
  • Boy Scouts 92 Troop Meeting
  • "Professor Jim" Presentation
18
19
20
  • Worship & Church School
  • Fellowship Hour hosted by Christmas Fair
21
22
  • Parish Care
  • Facilities Ministry
  • Outreach Ministry
23
  • Al-Anon
  • Women's AA
  • Caring Crafts
  • Staff Meeting
24
  • Worship Ministry
25
26
  • Dick Mattson Memorial Service
  • Columbus House Meal Volunteer
27
  • New Member Sunday
  • Worship & Church School
  • Fellowship Hour hosted by Membership Ministry
  • Confirmation Class
28
29
  • Parish Care
30
  • Al-Anon
  • Women's AA
  • Caring Crafts
  • Staff Meeting
31
  • Parish Hall in use by Preschool