Welcome to the First Congregational Church of Cheshire
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We are hiring!
First Congregational Church of Cheshire is looking for a new Full Time Associate Pastor. If you or anyone you know may be interested in this opportunity, please share the details of the job listing linked below.
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.
Get ready to kick off the holiday season at our Annual Christmas Fair on Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 111 Church Drive, Cheshire. Shop festive favorites and handmade treasures
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-voice festival choir, Music Director Joseph D’Eugenio in the beauty of a winter afternoon for this poignant candlelight service. December 13 at 5 PM in the Church Sanctuary.
View our Services and Hear More from Rev. Dr. James Campbell
Don’t worry if you didn’t make it to church this Sunday. Watch all past worship services on YouTube.
We offer opportunities for all ages to grow in faith together surrounded by acceptance and kindness. We help them navigate societal pressures and become more tolerant and resilient as they transition to young adults
We believe that all people are created in God’s image and we welcome all who seek to follow esus, no matter what your gender, race, national origin, faith background, sexual orientation, or gender identity may be.
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
Nothing from November 16, 2025 to November 23, 2025.
Full Church Calendar
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Cheshire Food Drive
Cheshire Food Drive
October 31, 2025 - November 2, 2025
Memorial Music Sunday Rehearsal
Memorial Music Sunday Rehearsal
November 1, 202511:00 am - 2:00 pm Sanctuary
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Cheshire Food Drive
Cheshire Food Drive
October 31, 2025 - November 2, 2025
Memorial Music Sunday Rehearsal
Memorial Music Sunday Rehearsal
November 2, 20258:30 am - 10:00 am
Memorial Music Sunday Worship Service
Memorial Music Sunday Worship Service
November 2, 202510:00 am - 11:30 am
Memorial Music Sunday honors the memories of those who havepassed on before us. Our Chancel Choir sings inspiring choral musicto bring hope and comfort to those in our congregation. This year, thechoir will be joined by members of GMChorale and violinist Christa Berezowskyjto offer a variety of music including Stephen Paulus’s The Road Home,Elenor Daley’s In Remembrance, and Dan Forrest’s Shalom.
Fellowship Hour hosted by the 2025 Confirmand Parents
Fellowship Hour hosted by the 2025 Confirmand Parents
November 2, 202511:30 am - 12:00 pm
Youth Group
Youth Group
November 2, 20255:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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The Divine Feminine: Book Study with Pastor James
The Divine Feminine: Book Study with Pastor James
November 3, 20256:30 pm - 8:00 pm Chapel
Have you ever wondered why Isometimes end my benedictions with a reference to “One God, Mother of AllCreation”? Is this just some new-fangledidea? An attempt for gender-parity orpolitical correctness? A heresy? Or is the feminine aspect of the divine abiblical concept that has been underemphasized by the church?
Join me for a four-week study of the short book The DivineFeminine: The Biblical Imagery of God as Female by theologian Dr. VirginiaRamey Mollenkott.
Beginning Monday, October 20and concluding Monday, November 10, we will gather for conversation, questions,and community. All classes will meet inthe Chapel from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. Thebook is available through the church office and the cost is $16. If you need a scholarship to cover the cost,please contact me directly.
I hope you will joinme! Please let me know by speaking to meat church, giving me a call (203-272-5323, ext 3) or emailing me: jamesc@firstcheshire.org.
Blessings, Pastor James
Outreach Ministry
Outreach Ministry
November 3, 20257:00 pm - 8:30 pm Parish Hall
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Personnel Action Team
Personnel Action Team
November 4, 20251:00 pm - 2:00 pm Chapel
Parish Care
Parish Care
November 4, 20252:00 pm - 3:30 pm
CS 114 Tiger
CS 114 Tiger
November 4, 20256:00 pm - 7:00 pm Room 9
CS 114 Cub Scouts AOL
CS 114 Cub Scouts AOL
November 4, 20257:00 pm - 8:00 pm Parish Hall
CS 114 Webelos
CS 114 Webelos
November 4, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm Room 9
Caring Ministry
Caring Ministry
November 4, 20257:00 pm - 8:30 pm Chapel
Eco Action Team (EAT)
Eco Action Team (EAT)
November 4, 20257:00 pm - 8:00 pm Parlor
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Al-Anon
Al-Anon
November 5, 20259:45 am - 11:15 am Chapel
Christmas Fair Crafting
Christmas Fair Crafting
November 5, 202510:00 am - 12:00 pm Whiting House
Women's AA
Women's AA
November 5, 202512:00 pm - 2:00 pm Parish Hall
Caring Crafts
Caring Crafts
November 5, 202512:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Staff Meeting
Staff Meeting
November 5, 20253:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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Yoga
Yoga
November 6, 20259:00 am - 10:00 am Parish Hall
Boy Scouts Troop 92
Boy Scouts Troop 92
November 6, 20256:45 pm - 9:00 pm Room 9
Church Council
Church Council
November 6, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm Parish Hall
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Fall Cleanup
Fall Cleanup
November 8, 20259:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Worship & Church School
Worship & Church School
November 9, 202510:00 am - 11:00 am Sanctuary
Fellowship Hour hosted by the Christmas Fair Team
Fellowship Hour hosted by the Christmas Fair Team
November 9, 202511:00 am - 12:00 pm
After the Amen
After the Amen
November 9, 202511:15 am - 12:15 pm Chapel
Mission Trip informational meeting
Mission Trip informational meeting
November 9, 202511:15 am - 12:15 pm Whiting House
Middle/Youth Group Bowling
Middle/Youth Group Bowling
November 9, 20255:00 pm - 7:00 pm Highland Bowl, 1211 Highland Ave, Cheshire, CT 06410, USA
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The Divine Feminine: Book Study with Pastor James
The Divine Feminine: Book Study with Pastor James
November 10, 20256:30 pm - 8:00 pm Chapel
Have you ever wondered why Isometimes end my benedictions with a reference to “One God, Mother of AllCreation”? Is this just some new-fangledidea? An attempt for gender-parity orpolitical correctness? A heresy? Or is the feminine aspect of the divine abiblical concept that has been underemphasized by the church?
Join me for a four-week study of the short book The DivineFeminine: The Biblical Imagery of God as Female by theologian Dr. VirginiaRamey Mollenkott.
Beginning Monday, October 20and concluding Monday, November 10, we will gather for conversation, questions,and community. All classes will meet inthe Chapel from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. Thebook is available through the church office and the cost is $16. If you need a scholarship to cover the cost,please contact me directly.
I hope you will joinme! Please let me know by speaking to meat church, giving me a call (203-272-5323, ext 3) or emailing me: jamesc@firstcheshire.org.
Blessings, Pastor James
CS 114 Committee Meeting
CS 114 Committee Meeting
November 10, 20257:00 pm - 8:00 pm Parish Hall
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Veterans Day - Office Closed
Veterans Day - Office Closed
November 11, 2025
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Al-Anon
Al-Anon
November 12, 20259:45 am - 11:15 am Chapel
Women's AA
Women's AA
November 12, 202512:00 pm - 2:00 pm Parish Hall
Caring Crafts
Caring Crafts
November 12, 202512:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Staff Meeting
Staff Meeting
November 12, 20253:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Chancel Choir
Chancel Choir
November 12, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Yoga
Yoga
November 13, 20259:00 am - 10:00 am Parish Hall
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Christmas Fair
Christmas Fair
November 15, 20259:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Worship & Church School
Worship & Church School
November 16, 202510:00 am - 11:00 am Sanctuary
Fellowship Hour hosted by 2024 New Members
Fellowship Hour hosted by 2024 New Members
November 16, 202511:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Parish Care
Parish Care
November 18, 20252:00 pm - 3:30 pm
CS 114 Pack Meeting
CS 114 Pack Meeting
November 18, 20256:30 pm - 8:00 pm Parish Hall
Membership Ministry
Membership Ministry
November 18, 20257:00 pm - 8:00 pm Chapel
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Al-Anon
Al-Anon
November 19, 20259:45 am - 11:15 am Chapel
Women's AA
Women's AA
November 19, 202512:00 pm - 2:00 pm Parish Hall
Caring Crafts
Caring Crafts
November 19, 202512:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Staff Meeting
Staff Meeting
November 19, 20253:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Chancel Choir
Chancel Choir
November 19, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm Parish Hall
Finance Ministry
Finance Ministry
November 19, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm Chapel
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Yoga
Yoga
November 20, 20259:00 am - 10:00 am Parish Hall
Faith Formation Ministry
Faith Formation Ministry
November 20, 20256:30 pm - 8:30 pm Whiting House
Boy Scouts Troop 92
Boy Scouts Troop 92
November 20, 20256:45 pm - 9:00 pm
Worship Ministry
Worship Ministry
November 20, 20257:00 pm - 8:00 pm Chapel
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CCA Basket Brigade
CCA Basket Brigade
November 22, 20258:30 am - 12:00 pm
Troop 92 Can/Bottle Drive
Troop 92 Can/Bottle Drive
November 22, 20259:00 am - 12:00 pm
CCA Turkey Dropoff
CCA Turkey Dropoff
November 22, 202510:00 am - 12:00 pm
Columbus House Meal Volunteer
Columbus House Meal Volunteer
November 22, 20254:15 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
November 23, 202510:00 am - 11:00 am Sanctuary
Fellowship Hour hosted by Anne & Henry McNulty
Fellowship Hour hosted by Anne & Henry McNulty
November 23, 202511:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pre-Confirmation
Pre-Confirmation
November 23, 20255:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Five-year Planning Meeting
Five-year Planning Meeting
November 24, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm Chapel
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Parish Care
Parish Care
November 25, 20252:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Facilities Ministry
Facilities Ministry
November 25, 20257:00 pm - 8:00 pm Parish Hall
Outreach Ministry
Outreach Ministry
November 25, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm Chapel
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Office Closes at Noon
Office Closes at Noon
November 26, 2025
Al-Anon
Al-Anon
November 26, 20259:45 am - 11:15 am Chapel
Women's AA
Women's AA
November 26, 202512:00 pm - 2:00 pm Parish Hall
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Thanksgiving Holiday - Office Closed
Thanksgiving Holiday - Office Closed
November 27, 2025 - November 28, 2025
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Thanksgiving Holiday - Office Closed
Thanksgiving Holiday - Office Closed
November 27, 2025 - November 28, 2025
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Worship & Church School
Worship & Church School
November 30, 202510:00 am - 11:00 am Sanctuary
Fellowship Hour hosted by the Facilities Ministry Group
Fellowship Hour hosted by the Facilities Ministry Group
