An Open & Affirming, Green Congregation

of the United Church of Christ

 

111 Church Drive Cheshire, CT | Sundays @ 10am

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Sunday Services

In-person and live-streamed services every Sunday at 10AM.

Watch Our Most Recent and Past Worship Services on YouTube. 

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.

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

Holy Week Schedule
March 28, 2024
  • Maundy Thursday Evening Service

    March 28, 2024  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Parish Hall

March 29, 2024
  • Good Friday Cross Walk

    March 29, 2024  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Carrying the cross through the neighborhood, with pauses for prayer, Scripture and reflection.
    Beginning outside at the church and ending inside the church for the 7 PM Service of Reverencing the Cross with herbs and flowers

  • Good Friday Evening Service

    March 29, 2024  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Sanctuary

March 31, 2024
  • Easter Sunday Sunrise Service

    March 31, 2024  6:30 am - 7:00 am
    Sanctuary

  • Easter Sunday Worship

    March 31, 2024  8:00 am - 9:00 am
    Sanctuary

  • Easter Sunday Worship

    March 31, 2024  10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Sanctuary

Full Church Calendar

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March 2024

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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2
3
  • Worship & Church School
  • Fellowship Hour hosted by Outreach Ministry
  • 300th Anniversary Committee
  • CAFE Conversations Bible Study
4
5
  • Elim Park Communion
  • Parish Care
  • Caring Ministry
  • Cub Scouts 114
6
  • Al-Anon
  • Women's AA
  • Caring Crafts
  • Staff Meeting
7
  • Boy Scouts Troop 92
  • President's Meeting
8
9
  • Boy Scout Troop 51 Bottle Drive
  • Church Council Retreat
  • United Girls Choir Concert
10
  • Worship & Church School
  • Fellowship Hour hosted by Andie Mackey
  • Sermon Talkback with Pastor James
  • Youth Group
11
  • Girl Scouts #60302
12
  • Parish Care
  • Cub Scouts 114
  • Church Council
13
  • Al-Anon
  • Women's AA
  • Caring Craftsqqq🙃🤪🙃💯🕔
  • Staff Meeting
14
  • Yoga
  • Faith Formation Ministry
  • Boy Scouts Troop 92
15
16
  • Preschool Community Event
17
  • Worship & Church School
  • Fellowship Hour hosted by Church Council
  • Blessing Bags Assembly
18
19
  • MGMAT
  • Parish Care
  • Cub Scouts 114
  • Facilities Ministry
20
  • Al-Anon
  • Women's AA
  • Caring Crafts
  • Staff Meeting
21
  • Yoga
  • Boy Scouts Troop 92
  • Worship Ministry
22
  • Organ Tuning
  • Blood Drive
23
  • Indoor Cleanup
24
  • Holy Week
  • Palm Sunday
  • Worship & Church School
  • Fellowship Hour hosted by Facilities Ministry
25
  • Holy Week
  • Butterfly Prep
  • Girl Scouts #60302
26
  • Holy Week
  • Parish Care
27
  • Holy Week
  • Al-Anon
  • Women's AA
  • Caring Crafts
28
  • Holy Week
  • Butterfly prep
  • Peter
  • Maundy Thursday Evening Service
29
  • Holy Week
  • Office Closed for Good Friday
  • Good Friday Cross Walk
  • Good Friday Evening Service
30
  • Holy Week
  • Hanging of Sanctuary Butterflies: All Ages
31
  • Easter Sunday Sunrise Service
  • Easter Sunday Worship
  • Easter Sunday Worship