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
Nothing from April 23, 2024 to April 30, 2024.
Full Church Calendar
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April2024
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Office Closed
Office Closed
April 1, 2024
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Parish Care
Parish Care
April 2, 20242:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Caring Ministry
Caring Ministry
April 2, 20247:00 pm - 8:30 pm Chapel
Cub Scouts 114
Cub Scouts 114
April 2, 20247:00 pm - 8:30 pm Room 9
Eco Action Team
Eco Action Team
April 2, 20247:00 pm - 8:00 pm Whiting House
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Al-Anon
Al-Anon
April 3, 20249:45 am - 11:15 am Parish Hall
Women's AA
Women's AA
April 3, 202412:00 pm - 2:00 pm Parish Hall
Caring Crafts
Caring Crafts
April 3, 202412:45 pm - 2:15 pm Parlor
We knit and crochet prayer shawls to be shared with anyone who needs comfort and solace, as well as joyful life events. We knit and crochet white baby blankets to be presented at baptisms.
We gather together to work on our projects, to share our experience, to find friendship in being together with a common bond, and just for the joy of crafting together with others. For those who are not experienced in either knitting or crocheting, we have members who are ready to help teach or answer any questions.
We knit and crochet prayer shawls to be shared with anyone who needs comfort and solace, as well as joyful life events. We knit and crochet white baby blankets to be presented at baptisms.
We gather together to work on our projects, to share our experience, to find friendship in being together with a common bond, and just for the joy of crafting together with others. For those who are not experienced in either knitting or crocheting, we have members who are ready to help teach or answer any questions.
Staff Meeting
Staff Meeting
April 10, 20243:30 pm - 4:30 pm Library
Chancel Choir
Chancel Choir
April 10, 20247:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Yoga
Yoga
April 11, 20249:00 am - 10:00 am
Boy Scouts Troop 92
Boy Scouts Troop 92
April 11, 20247:00 pm - 8:30 pm Parish Hall
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Spring Cleanup
Spring Cleanup
April 13, 20249:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ruth Gleeton Memorial service
Ruth Gleeton Memorial service
April 13, 20243:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Worship with Communion & Church School
Worship with Communion & Church School
April 14, 202410:00 am - 11:00 am Sanctuary
Fellowship Hour hosted by Worship Ministry
Fellowship Hour hosted by Worship Ministry
April 14, 202411:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mission Trip Informational Meeting
Mission Trip Informational Meeting
April 14, 202411:15 am - 12:15 pm Whiting House
Sermon Talkback with Pastor James
Sermon Talkback with Pastor James
April 14, 202411:15 am - 12:00 pm
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Earl Kurtz, Jr. Funeral Service
Earl Kurtz, Jr. Funeral Service
April 15, 202410:00 am - 11:00 am Sanctuary
Girl Scouts #60302
Girl Scouts #60302
April 15, 20246:45 pm - 8:30 pm Parish Hall
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Parish Care
Parish Care
April 16, 20242:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Membership Ministry
Membership Ministry
April 16, 20247:00 pm - 8:00 pm Chapel
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Al-Anon
Al-Anon
April 17, 20249:45 am - 11:15 am Parish Hall
Women's AA
Women's AA
April 17, 202412:00 pm - 2:00 pm Parish Hall
Caring Crafts
Caring Crafts
April 17, 202412:45 pm - 2:15 pm Parlor
We knit and crochet prayer shawls to be shared with anyone who needs comfort and solace, as well as joyful life events. We knit and crochet white baby blankets to be presented at baptisms.
We gather together to work on our projects, to share our experience, to find friendship in being together with a common bond, and just for the joy of crafting together with others. For those who are not experienced in either knitting or crocheting, we have members who are ready to help teach or answer any questions.
Staff Meeting
Staff Meeting
April 17, 20243:30 pm - 4:30 pm Library
Chancel Choir
Chancel Choir
April 17, 20247:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Finance Ministry
Finance Ministry
April 17, 20247:00 pm - 9:00 pm Chapel
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Yoga
Yoga
April 18, 20249:00 am - 10:00 am
Boy Scouts Troop 92
Boy Scouts Troop 92
April 18, 20247:00 pm - 8:30 pm Parish Hall
Worship Ministry
Worship Ministry
April 18, 20247:00 pm - 8:00 pm Chapel
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Worship & Church School
Worship & Church School
April 21, 202410:00 am - 11:00 am Sanctuary
Guest Speaker: IRIS
Fellowship Hour hosted by Eco Action Team
Fellowship Hour hosted by Eco Action Team
April 21, 202411:00 am - 12:00 pm
2nd Hour Program: What was it like to live 300 years ago
2nd Hour Program: What was it like to live 300 years ago
April 21, 202411:15 am - 11:45 am
Part of the church's 300-year celebration, church member will take a look at what it was like to be alive 300 years ago.
CAFE Conversations Bible Study
CAFE Conversations Bible Study
April 21, 20245:00 pm - 7:00 pm Chapel
Youth Group (Middle and High School)
Youth Group (Middle and High School)
April 21, 20245:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Butterfly cleanup
Butterfly cleanup
April 22, 20249:30 am - 11:00 am Chapel
Girl Scouts #60302
Girl Scouts #60302
April 22, 20246:45 pm - 8:30 pm Parish Hall
Busting Through Planetary Boundaries: Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Beyond
Busting Through Planetary Boundaries: Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Beyond
April 22, 20247:30 pm - 9:00 pm Sanctuary
Internationally known climate expert Daniel Esty, Director of the Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy, will speak on climate and sustainability Monday, April 22, Earth Day, at First Congregational Church, Cheshire. His talk, “Busting Through Planetary Boundaries: Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Beyond,” will be at 7:30 p.m. at the church, on Route 10 in the center of Cheshire. The talk is free, and the public is cordially invited.
Professor Esty has written or edited 14 books (including the prizewinning volumes Green to Gold and A Better Planet) and dozens of articles on climate change, environmental protection, regulatory reform, and sustainability. He formerly served as Commissioner of Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and recently concluded two years of public leave from Yale, during which time he worked at the World Trade Organization, helping to develop a sustainability strategy for the global trading system.
Professor Esty’s Earth Day talk is sponsored by the Eco Action Team of First Congregational Church. Parking is available behind the church, accessed from Cornwall Avenue.
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Butterfly cleanup
Butterfly cleanup
April 23, 20249:30 am - 11:00 am Chapel
Parish Care
Parish Care
April 23, 20242:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Facilities Ministry
Facilities Ministry
April 23, 20247:00 pm - 8:00 pm Parish Hall
Outreach Ministry
Outreach Ministry
April 23, 20247:00 pm - 9:00 pm Chapel
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Al-Anon
Al-Anon
April 24, 20249:45 am - 11:15 am Parish Hall
Women's AA
Women's AA
April 24, 202412:00 pm - 2:00 pm Parish Hall
Caring Crafts
Caring Crafts
April 24, 202412:45 pm - 2:15 pm Parlor
We knit and crochet prayer shawls to be shared with anyone who needs comfort and solace, as well as joyful life events. We knit and crochet white baby blankets to be presented at baptisms.
We gather together to work on our projects, to share our experience, to find friendship in being together with a common bond, and just for the joy of crafting together with others. For those who are not experienced in either knitting or crocheting, we have members who are ready to help teach or answer any questions.
