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.
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 May 16, 2025 to May 23, 2025.
Full Church Calendar
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May2025
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Yoga
Yoga
May 1, 20259:00 am - 10:00 am
Volunteer Website Rollout
Volunteer Website Rollout
May 1, 20257:00 pm - 8:00 pm Chapel
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Confirmation Retreat
Confirmation Retreat
May 2, 2025 - May 4, 2025 Silver Lake, Connecticut, USA
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Confirmation Retreat
Confirmation Retreat
May 2, 2025 - May 4, 2025 Silver Lake, Connecticut, USA
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Confirmation Retreat
Confirmation Retreat
May 2, 2025 - May 4, 2025 Silver Lake, Connecticut, USA
Worship & Church School
Worship & Church School
May 4, 202510:00 am - 11:00 am Sanctuary
Fellowship Hour hosted by Strawberry Festival
Fellowship Hour hosted by Strawberry Festival
May 4, 202511:00 am - 12:00 pm
Congregational Meetings for review of the Bylaws and the New Governance
Congregational Meetings for review of the Bylaws and the New Governance
May 4, 202511:30 am - 12:30 pm Parish Hall
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Light at Night Sequel with Craig Repasz
Light at Night Sequel with Craig Repasz
May 5, 20257:30 pm - 8:30 pm Parish Hall
Light Pollution Impacts on Human Health will bepresented by Craig Repasz, Co-Chair of Lights Out Connecticut on Monday, May 5 at 7:30 in the Parish Hall. This community talk hosted by the EcoAction Team will allow you to discover how light pollution not only affects migrating birds and other wildlife but also disrupts human health leading to obesity and cancer and as well as altered mental well-being.
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President's Meeting
President's Meeting
May 6, 20259:00 am - 10:30 am Chapel
Parish Care
Parish Care
May 6, 20252:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Caring Ministry
Caring Ministry
May 6, 20256:00 pm - 7:30 pm Chapel
Cub Scouts 114 Committee Meeting
Cub Scouts 114 Committee Meeting
May 6, 20257:00 pm - 8:00 pm Room 9
Eco Action Team (EAT)
Eco Action Team (EAT)
May 6, 20257:00 pm - 8:00 pm Whiting House
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Al-Anon
Al-Anon
May 7, 20259:45 am - 11:15 am Parish Hall
Women's AA
Women's AA
May 7, 202512:00 pm - 2:00 pm Parish Hall
Caring Crafts
Caring Crafts
May 7, 202512:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Staff Meeting
Staff Meeting
May 7, 20253:30 pm - 4:30 pm Chapel
Chancel Choir
Chancel Choir
May 7, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm Music Room
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Yoga
Yoga
May 8, 20259:00 am - 10:00 am
Blood Drive
Blood Drive
May 8, 20251:00 pm - 6:00 pm Parish Hall
Boy Scouts 92 Troop Meeting
Boy Scouts 92 Troop Meeting
May 8, 20256:30 pm - 8:30 pm Parish Hall
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Worship & Church School
Worship & Church School
May 11, 202510:00 am - 11:00 am Sanctuary
Fellowship Hour hosted by Worship
Fellowship Hour hosted by Worship
May 11, 202511:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Community talk by Robert LaFrance from Audubon CT on Rodenticides.
Community talk by Robert LaFrance from Audubon CT on Rodenticides.
May 12, 20257:00 pm - 8:00 pm Parish Hall
sponsored by the Eco Action Team
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Parish Care
Parish Care
May 13, 20252:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Church Council
Church Council
May 13, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm Chapel
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Al-Anon
Al-Anon
May 14, 20259:45 am - 11:15 am Parish Hall
Women's AA
Women's AA
May 14, 202512:00 pm - 2:00 pm Parish Hall
Caring Crafts
Caring Crafts
May 14, 202512:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Staff Meeting
Staff Meeting
May 14, 20253:30 pm - 4:30 pm Chapel
Chancel Choir - Final Rehearsal
Chancel Choir - Final Rehearsal
May 14, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm Music Room
New Member Orientation
New Member Orientation
May 14, 20257:00 pm - 8:00 pm Chapel
For those who are considering membership, there will be a new member orientation session on Wednesday, May 14 from 7-8:30 PM in the Chapel. At that time you will meet with Pastor James and members of the New Member Action Team to learn what it means to become a member of our church. Then, if you so choose, you may join our church on New Member Sunday, May 18 at the 10AM service. We generally welcome new members twice a year at the end of April and October. But, yes, this year it will be in May! For more information please email Bogan Brooks or Sunshine Fiore.
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Yoga
Yoga
May 15, 20259:00 am - 10:00 am
Boy Scouts 92 Troop Meeting
Boy Scouts 92 Troop Meeting
May 15, 20256:30 pm - 8:30 pm Parish Hall
Worship Ministry
Worship Ministry
May 15, 20257:00 pm - 8:00 pm Chapel
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Seventh Day Adventist
Seventh Day Adventist
May 17, 20258:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Membership Sunday
Membership Sunday
May 18, 2025
Worship & Church School
Worship & Church School
May 18, 202510:00 am - 11:00 am Sanctuary
Fellowship Hour hosted by Membership
Fellowship Hour hosted by Membership
May 18, 202511:00 am - 12:00 pm
After the Amen: Sermon Talkback with Pastor James
After the Amen: Sermon Talkback with Pastor James
May 18, 202511:15 am - 12:15 pm
Cub Scouts 114 Blue and Gold
Cub Scouts 114 Blue and Gold
May 18, 20251:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Youth Group
Youth Group
May 18, 20255:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Parish Care
Parish Care
May 20, 20252:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Al-Anon
Al-Anon
May 21, 20259:45 am - 11:15 am Parish Hall
Women's AA
Women's AA
May 21, 202512:00 pm - 2:00 pm Parish Hall
Caring Crafts
Caring Crafts
May 21, 202512:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Staff Meeting
Staff Meeting
May 21, 20253:30 pm - 4:30 pm Chapel
Legacy Giving Team
Legacy Giving Team
May 21, 20256:00 pm - 8:00 pm Library
Finance Ministry
Finance Ministry
May 21, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm Chapel
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Boy Scouts 92 Troop Meeting
Boy Scouts 92 Troop Meeting
May 22, 20256:30 pm - 8:30 pm Parish Hall
Faith Formation Ministry
Faith Formation Ministry
May 22, 20256:30 pm - 8:30 pm Whiting House
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Columbus House Meal Volunteer
Columbus House Meal Volunteer
May 24, 20254:15 pm - 6:00 pm Columbus House Inc, 586 Ella T Grasso Blvd, New Haven, CT 06519, USA
