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
March 29, 2024
Good Friday Cross Walk
March 29, 20246:00 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, 20247:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sanctuary
March 31, 2024
Easter Sunday Sunrise Service
March 31, 20246:30 am - 7:00 am Sanctuary
Easter Sunday Worship
March 31, 20248:00 am - 9:00 am Sanctuary
Easter Sunday Worship
March 31, 202410:00 am - 11:00 am Sanctuary
Full Church Calendar
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Worship & Church School
Worship & Church School
March 3, 202410:00 am - 11:00 am Sanctuary
Fellowship Hour hosted by Outreach Ministry
Fellowship Hour hosted by Outreach Ministry
March 3, 202411:00 am - 12:00 pm
300th Anniversary Committee
300th Anniversary Committee
March 3, 202411:15 am - 12:15 pm Chapel
CAFE Conversations Bible Study
CAFE Conversations Bible Study
March 3, 20245:00 pm - 7:00 pm Chapel
Stepping Stones
Stepping Stones
March 3, 20245:00 pm - 6:00 pm Parish Hall
Youth Group
Youth Group
March 3, 20245:00 pm - 7:00 pm Parish Hall
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Elim Park Communion
Elim Park Communion
March 5, 202411:00 am - 12:00 pm Elim Park Prayer Chapel
Parish Care
Parish Care
March 5, 20242:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Caring Ministry
Caring Ministry
March 5, 20247:00 pm - 8:30 pm Chapel
Cub Scouts 114
Cub Scouts 114
March 5, 20247:00 pm - 8:30 pm Room 9
Eco Action Team
Eco Action Team
March 5, 20247:00 pm - 8:00 pm Whiting House
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Al-Anon
Al-Anon
March 6, 20249:45 am - 11:15 am Parish Hall
Women's AA
Women's AA
March 6, 202412:00 pm - 2:00 pm Parish Hall
Caring Crafts
Caring Crafts
March 6, 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
March 13, 20243:30 pm - 4:30 pm Library
Chancel Choir
Chancel Choir
March 13, 20247:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Yoga
Yoga
March 14, 20249:00 am - 10:00 am Parish Hall
Faith Formation Ministry
Faith Formation Ministry
March 14, 20246:00 pm - 8:00 pm Whiting House
Boy Scouts Troop 92
Boy Scouts Troop 92
March 14, 20247:00 pm - 8:30 pm Parish Hall
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Preschool Community Event
Preschool Community Event
March 16, 20249:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Worship & Church School
Worship & Church School
March 17, 202410:00 am - 11:00 am Sanctuary
Fellowship Hour hosted by Church Council
Fellowship Hour hosted by Church Council
March 17, 202411:00 am - 12:00 pm
Blessing Bags Assembly
Blessing Bags Assembly
March 17, 20245:00 pm - 7:00 pm Parish Hall
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MGMAT
MGMAT
March 19, 20241:00 pm - 2:00 pm Chapel
Parish Care
Parish Care
March 19, 20242:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Cub Scouts 114
Cub Scouts 114
March 19, 20246:30 pm - 8:30 pm Parish Hall
Facilities Ministry
Facilities Ministry
March 19, 20247:00 pm - 8:00 pm Room 11
Membership Ministry
Membership Ministry
March 19, 20247:00 pm - 8:00 pm Chapel
Outreach Ministry
Outreach Ministry
March 19, 20247:00 pm - 9:00 pm Whiting House
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Al-Anon
Al-Anon
March 20, 20249:45 am - 11:15 am Parish Hall
Women's AA
Women's AA
March 20, 202412:00 pm - 2:00 pm Parish Hall
Caring Crafts
Caring Crafts
March 20, 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
March 20, 20243:30 pm - 4:30 pm Library
Chancel Choir
Chancel Choir
March 20, 20247:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Church Council Planning
Church Council Planning
March 20, 20247:00 pm - 9:00 pm Library
Finance Ministry
Finance Ministry
March 20, 20247:00 pm - 9:00 pm Chapel
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Yoga
Yoga
March 21, 20249:00 am - 10:00 am Parish Hall
Boy Scouts Troop 92
Boy Scouts Troop 92
March 21, 20247:00 pm - 8:30 pm Parish Hall
Worship Ministry
Worship Ministry
March 21, 20247:00 pm - 8:00 pm Chapel
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Organ Tuning
Organ Tuning
March 22, 202410:30 am - 11:00 am
Blood Drive
Blood Drive
March 22, 20241:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Indoor Cleanup
Indoor Cleanup
March 23, 20249:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Holy Week
Holy Week
March 24, 2024 - March 30, 2024
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday
March 24, 2024
Worship & Church School
Worship & Church School
March 24, 202410:00 am - 11:00 am Sanctuary
Fellowship Hour hosted by Facilities Ministry
Fellowship Hour hosted by Facilities Ministry
March 24, 202411:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Holy Week
Holy Week
March 24, 2024 - March 30, 2024
Butterfly Prep
Butterfly Prep
March 25, 20249:30 am - 11:30 am Parish Hall
Girl Scouts #60302
Girl Scouts #60302
March 25, 20246:45 pm - 8:30 pm Parish Hall
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Holy Week
Holy Week
March 24, 2024 - March 30, 2024
Parish Care
Parish Care
March 26, 20242:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Holy Week
Holy Week
March 24, 2024 - March 30, 2024
Al-Anon
Al-Anon
March 27, 20249:45 am - 11:15 am Parish Hall
Women's AA
Women's AA
March 27, 202412:00 pm - 2:00 pm Parish Hall
Caring Crafts
Caring Crafts
March 27, 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
March 27, 20243:30 pm - 4:30 pm Library
Chancel Choir
Chancel Choir
March 27, 20247:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Holy Week
Holy Week
March 24, 2024 - March 30, 2024
Butterfly prep
Butterfly prep
March 28, 20249:30 am - 11:30 am
Peter
Peter
March 28, 202410:15 am - 11:15 am
Maundy Thursday Evening Service
Maundy Thursday Evening Service
March 28, 20247:00 pm - 8:00 pm Parish Hall
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Holy Week
Holy Week
March 24, 2024 - March 30, 2024
Office Closed for Good Friday
Office Closed for Good Friday
March 29, 2024
Good Friday Cross Walk
Good Friday Cross Walk
March 29, 20246:00 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