An Open & Affirming, Green Congregation
of the United Church of Christ
111 Church Drive Cheshire, CT | Sundays @ 10am
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.
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.
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
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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.
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- December 7, 2024
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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.
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- December 8, 2024
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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.
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Full Church Calendar
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