An Open & Affirming, Green Congregation

of the United Church of Christ

 

111 Church Drive Cheshire, CT | Sundays @ 10am

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Join our 300th Anniversary Celebration

November Events and the December 6-8 Celebration Weekend

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.

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

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

December 6, 2024
  • The 300th Celebration Party in the Hall: Family Fun Night

    December 6, 2024  6:30 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.

December 7, 2024
  • The 300th Gala Reception

    December 7, 2024  2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Open House with Gala Reception, opening of the 1999 time capsule, tours, interactive historical displays.

December 8, 2024
  • The 300th Celebration Worship

    December 8, 2024  10:00 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.

Full Church Calendar

Hover/Tap on an event to see more details.

December 2024

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
  • Worship & Church School
  • Fellowship Hour hosted by Jan Garthwait
  • 300th Anniversary Committee
  • Youth Group
2
  • Jane Richards Memorial Service
3
  • Parish Care
  • Caring Ministry
  • Cub Scouts 114 Committee Meeting
  • Eco Action Team (EAT)
4
  • Al-Anon
  • Women's AA
  • Caring Crafts
  • Staff Meeting
5
  • Yoga
  • Boy Scouts 92 Troop Meeting
  • President's Meeting
6
  • The 300th Celebration Party in the Hall: Family Fun Night
7
  • Boy Scouts Troop 51 Bottle Drive
  • The 300th Gala Reception
8
  • The 300th Celebration Worship
  • Fellowship Hour
9
10
  • Parish Care
  • Cub Scouts 114 Den Meeting
  • Church Council
11
  • Al-Anon
  • Women's AA
  • Caring Crafts
  • Staff Meeting
12
  • Yoga
  • Faith Formation Ministry
  • Boy Scouts 92 Troop Meeting
13
  • Chancel Choir Practice
14
  • Festival of Carols
15
  • Worship & Church School
  • Fellowship Hour hosted by Faith Formation Ministry
  • After the Amen: Sermon Talkback with Pastor James
  • Girl Scouts Troop #61135
16
17
  • Parish Care
  • Membership Ministry
  • Quiet Christmas
18
  • Al-Anon
  • Women's AA
  • Caring Crafts
  • Staff Meeting
19
  • Yoga
  • Boy Scouts 92 Troop Meeting
  • Worship Ministry
20
21
22
  • Worship & Church School
  • Fellowship Hour hosted by Outreach Ministry
  • Confirmation Class
23
24
  • Christmas Eve Service
  • Christmas Eve Service
25
26
27
28
  • Columbus House Meal Volunteer
29
  • Worship & Church School
  • Fellowship Hour hosted by Membership Ministry
30
31
  • Office Closes