1724 - 2024
A Great Line-up of Events
Speakers, Guest Preachers, a Town-wide concert on the Green with Food Trucks! And more!
September
Sunday, September 15, 10 AM
Our annual Welcome Sunday, with traditional photo on front steps, after which a drone will fly over as we stand inside the perimeter of the Second Meetinghouse on the Green.
Saturday, September 21, 2- 8 PM- Free event for all!
Celebrate 300: Party on the Green!
300 years of following Jesus is a major milestone anniversary worth celebrating! We are spreading the invitation far and wide to our neighbors, town, and beyond to come to be our guests on our Green and join the fun. Band o’ Brothers, an Irish folk songs band kicks off the fun, then the Cartells, with the sounds of Jazz, swing, motown, R&B, rock and roll, leading to a Laser Light Show at dusk. Food trucks include Smokin’ Lane’s BBQ and Seafood, Smash Bay, Two Brothers Ice Cream and more. Face Painting and Children’s activities as well.
(Rain date is Sunday, Sept 22)
Sunday Worship, September 22, 10 AM
Guest Preacher, the Rev. Jeff Braun, former Senior Minister and current Sr. Minister of Congregational Church of South Glastonbury, CT.
October and November
Thursday, October 17, 7 PM in the Sanctuary
Widely acclaimed historian Kevin Johnson of the CT State Library will present “Professor Jim.” Professor Jim was James William born a Captive in Yonkers, NY in 1788 who later escaped to Connecticut and became a servant to Episcopal Bishop Brownell in the early 1820’s. When Trinity College was created, he became a janitor there, a job he held until his death in 1878. His narrative, The Life of James Williams, Better Known as Professor Jim, For Half a Century Janitor of Trinity College, was published in 1873, and he is remembered to this day during graduation ceremonies at Trinity. Here’s a shorter synopsis – Kevin’s portrayal of Professor Jim will span his lifetime, talking about the great changes he witnessed from the days of Slavery to Freedom, and how he was a part of that history.
Sunday Worship, October 20, 10 AM
Guest Preacher, the Rev. Dr. Lillian Daniel, former Associate Minister and current Conference Minister of Michigan.
Sunday, October 27, 3 PM
Time to be announced: A walking tour of Hillside Cemetery to visit the graves of our church founders and members.
Saturday, November 23
The Christmas Fair, featuring 2024 Cheshire Christmas ornament.
December Celebration Weekend
Friday, December 6, 6:30- 8:30 PM
Concert for all ages featuring the Jazz band, “What It Is” with our own Roger Olander. Tickets on sale in mid-October.
Saturday, December 7, 2-5 PM
A gala afternoon reception offering a time of reconnection, tours, opening of the 1999 time capsule, as well as displays of artifacts and mementos of our history.
Sunday, December 8, 10 AM
Worship with commemorative recognitions, and the premier of the hymn commissioned for this occasion, composed by Music Director Jospeh D’Eugenio.
How You Can Help
We are now forming Action Teams to help publicize, plan, and carry out these events:
- Are you skilled in Social Media?
- Do you have a knack for details?
- How about big picture planning?
- Do you like to plan parties?
- Do you love history?
These are some of the ways YOU can be part of this once in a life-time celebration. Sign up to help at the Welcome Desk or by using the buttons to the right.
You can sign up for one or more events.
First Congregational Church History
More Information to Come…