An Open & Affirming, Green Congregation

of the United Church of Christ

 

111 Church Drive Cheshire, CT | Sundays @ 10am

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We’ve launched an exciting campaign called VisionFund300+. Our goal is to raise $1.25 million over the next three years. View key updates, track our progress, and learn about the status of key initiatives.

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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.

We are hiring!

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.

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Sunday Services with Church School and Nursery

In-person and live-streamed services every Sunday at 10AM. Professional nursery care is offered during worship.

Faith Formation for All Ages

We offer opportunities for all ages to grow in faith together surrounded by acceptance and kindness. We help them navigate societal pressures and become more tolerant and resilient as they transition to young adults

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.

UCC

We believe that all people are created in God’s image and we welcome all who seek to follow esus, no matter what your gender, race, national origin, faith background, sexual orientation, or gender identity may be.

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

Nothing from June 1, 2026 to June 8, 2026.

Full Church Calendar

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June 2026

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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  • President's Meeting
  • Betsy and Audit Team
  • Parish Care
  • Caring Ministry
3
  • Al-Anon
  • Women's AA
  • Staff Meeting
4
  • Yoga
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6
  • Troop 51 Bottle/Can Drive
7
  • Abigail Bedard Baptism
  • Worship & Church School
  • Fellowship Hour hosted by Ed McElligott & Friends
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9
  • Elim Park Communion
  • Parish Care
  • Church Council
10
  • Al-Anon Celebration
  • Women's AA
  • Staff Meeting
11
  • Yoga
12
13
  • Youth Mission Trip - Gilead, OH
  • Strawberry Festival
14
  • Youth Mission Trip - Gilead, OH
  • Worship & Church School
  • Fellowship Hour hosted by Kirsten and Mark Sullivan & Friends
  • Yard Goats Game
15
  • Youth Mission Trip - Gilead, OH
16
  • Youth Mission Trip - Gilead, OH
  • Parish Care
  • Membership Ministry
17
  • Youth Mission Trip - Gilead, OH
  • Al-Anon
  • Women's AA
  • Faith Formation Ministry
18
  • Youth Mission Trip - Gilead, OH
  • Southern CT Women's Connection
  • Yoga
  • Worship Ministry
19
  • Youth Mission Trip - Gilead, OH
  • Juneteenth - Office Closed
  • Sellati Voice Studio Dress Rehearsal
20
  • Youth Mission Trip - Gilead, OH
  • Sellati Voice Studio Recital
21
  • Youth Mission Trip - Gilead, OH
  • Worship & Church School
  • Fellowship Hour hosted by Church Book Club
22
  • Wellness Talk with Dr. Adam Perrin: Epidemic of Social Isolation
23
  • Parish Care
  • Outreach Ministry
24
  • Al-Anon
  • Women's AA
25
  • Yoga
  • Facilities Ministry
26
27
  • Kathleen Vierig-Ljundquist Service and Reception
  • Columbus House Meal Volunteer
28
  • Worship & Church School
  • Fellowship Hour hosted by Fellowship Hour Action Team
  • VisionFund300+ Update & Discussion on Ways to Give/ Pledge
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  • Parish Care