In-person and live-streamed services every Sunday at 10AM.
Watch Our Most Recent and Past Worship Services on YouTube.
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.
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
April 17, 2025
Maundy Thursday Service
April 17, 20257:00 pm - 8:00 pm
April 18, 2025
Good Friday Service
April 18, 20257:00 pm - 8:00 pm
April 20, 2025
Easter Sunrise Service
April 20, 20256:00 am - 6:30 am
Easter Service
April 20, 20258:00 am - 9:00 am
Easter Service
April 20, 202510:00 am - 11:30 am
Full Church Calendar
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April2025
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Parish Care
Parish Care
April 1, 20252:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Caring Ministry
Caring Ministry
April 1, 20256:00 pm - 7:30 pm Chapel
Cub Scouts 114 Committee Meeting
Cub Scouts 114 Committee Meeting
April 1, 20257:00 pm - 8:00 pm Room 9
Eco Action Team (EAT)
Eco Action Team (EAT)
April 1, 20257:00 pm - 8:00 pm Whiting House
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Al-Anon
Al-Anon
April 2, 20259:45 am - 11:15 am Parish Hall
Women's AA
Women's AA
April 2, 202512:00 pm - 2:00 pm Parish Hall
Caring Crafts
Caring Crafts
April 2, 202512:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Staff Meeting
Staff Meeting
April 2, 20253:30 pm - 4:30 pm Chapel
Outreach Options Meeting
Outreach Options Meeting
April 2, 20256:00 pm - 7:00 pm Chapel
Chancel Choir
Chancel Choir
April 2, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm Music Room
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Yoga
Yoga
April 3, 20259:00 am - 10:00 am
CE Planning
CE Planning
April 3, 20254:00 pm - 5:00 pm Chapel
Boy Scouts 92 Troop Meeting
Boy Scouts 92 Troop Meeting
April 3, 20256:30 pm - 8:30 pm Parish Hall
President's Meeting
President's Meeting
April 3, 20257:00 pm - 8:30 pm Whiting House
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Girl Scout cookie booth
Girl Scout cookie booth
April 5, 20259:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Worship & Church School
Worship & Church School
April 6, 202510:00 am - 11:00 am Sanctuary
Fellowship Hour hosted by Facilities
Fellowship Hour hosted by Facilities
April 6, 202511:00 am - 12:00 pm
Confirmation Class
Confirmation Class
April 6, 202511:30 am - 12:30 pm
Lenten Potluck Dinner and Fellowship
Lenten Potluck Dinner and Fellowship
April 6, 20255:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Associate Minister Search Committee
Associate Minister Search Committee
April 7, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm Whiting House
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Parish Care
Parish Care
April 8, 20252:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Cub Scouts 114 Den Meeting
Cub Scouts 114 Den Meeting
April 8, 20256:00 pm - 8:00 pm Parish Hall and Church School Classrooms
Church Council
Church Council
April 8, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm Chapel
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Al-Anon
Al-Anon
April 9, 20259:45 am - 11:15 am Parish Hall
Women's AA
Women's AA
April 9, 202512:00 pm - 2:00 pm Parish Hall
Caring Crafts
Caring Crafts
April 9, 202512:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Staff Meeting
Staff Meeting
April 9, 20253:30 pm - 4:30 pm Chapel
Chancel Choir
Chancel Choir
April 9, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm Music Room
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Boy Scouts 92 Troop Meeting
Boy Scouts 92 Troop Meeting
April 10, 20256:30 pm - 8:30 pm Parish Hall
Worship Ministry
Worship Ministry
April 10, 20257:00 pm - 8:00 pm Chapel
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Palm Setup
Palm Setup
April 12, 20258:30 am - 10:30 am
Spring Cleanup
Spring Cleanup
April 12, 20259:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Palm Sunday Worship & Church School
Palm Sunday Worship & Church School
April 13, 202510:00 am - 11:00 am Sanctuary
Fellowship Hour hosted by Faith Formation
Fellowship Hour hosted by Faith Formation
April 13, 202511:00 am - 12:00 pm
After the Amen: Sermon Talkback with Pastor James
After the Amen: Sermon Talkback with Pastor James
April 13, 202511:15 am - 12:15 pm
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Parish Care
Parish Care
April 15, 20252:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Al-Anon
Al-Anon
April 16, 20259:45 am - 11:15 am Parish Hall
Women's AA
Women's AA
April 16, 202512:00 pm - 2:00 pm Parish Hall
Caring Crafts
Caring Crafts
April 16, 202512:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Staff Meeting
Staff Meeting
April 16, 20253:30 pm - 4:30 pm Chapel
Cub Scouts 114 Den Meeting
Cub Scouts 114 Den Meeting
April 16, 20256:00 pm - 8:00 pm Parish Hall
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Yoga
Yoga
April 17, 20259:00 am - 10:00 am
Maundy Thursday Service
Maundy Thursday Service
April 17, 20257:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Good Friday Service
Good Friday Service
April 18, 20257:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Easter Sunrise Service
Easter Sunrise Service
April 20, 20256:00 am - 6:30 am
Easter Service
Easter Service
April 20, 20258:00 am - 9:00 am
Easter Service
Easter Service
April 20, 202510:00 am - 11:30 am
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Easter Monday - Office Closed
Easter Monday - Office Closed
April 21, 2025
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Parish Care
Parish Care
April 22, 20252:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Cub Scouts 114 Pack Meeting
Cub Scouts 114 Pack Meeting
April 22, 20256:30 pm - 8:00 pm Parish Hall
Facilities Ministry
Facilities Ministry
April 22, 20257:00 pm - 8:00 pm Parish Hall
Membership Ministry
Membership Ministry
April 22, 20257:00 pm - 8:00 pm Whiting House
Outreach Ministry
Outreach Ministry
April 22, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm Chapel
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Al-Anon
Al-Anon
April 23, 20259:45 am - 11:15 am Parish Hall
Women's AA
Women's AA
April 23, 202512:00 pm - 2:00 pm Parish Hall
Caring Crafts
Caring Crafts
April 23, 202512:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Legacy Giving Team
Legacy Giving Team
April 23, 20256:00 pm - 8:00 pm Library
Finance Ministry
Finance Ministry
April 23, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm Chapel
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Yoga
Yoga
April 24, 20259:00 am - 10:00 am
Boy Scouts 92 Troop Meeting
Boy Scouts 92 Troop Meeting
April 24, 20256:30 pm - 8:30 pm Parish Hall
Faith Formation Ministry
Faith Formation Ministry
April 24, 20256:30 pm - 8:30 pm Whiting House
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Bob Giddings and Karen Arai
Bob Giddings and Karen Arai
April 25, 20251:00 pm - 2:00 pm Chapel
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Columbus House Meal Volunteer
Columbus House Meal Volunteer
April 26, 20254:15 pm - 6:00 pm Columbus House Inc, 586 Ella T Grasso Blvd, New Haven, CT 06519, USA
