Founded in 1669, the First Congregational Church of Wallingford is a warm and inviting community, where any member, new or old-timer, young or old, male or female, gay or straight, from any background, can play a role in the life of the church. We are congenial, not cliquey; people accept each other without regard to background, profession or political differences. We work well together, like to laugh, and share great joy and friendship with one another ... [ more ]
The church has a long standing philosophy that all are welcome.
The community of the First Congregational Church of Wallingford has been on a faith-filled journey to discover God's call for our church in this place and time, based on the scripture from Jeremiah 29:10, "I know the plans I have for you. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you; plans to give you a future with hope." Our renewed Vision and Mission will serve as inspiration and guidepost for our decisions and actions moving forward. [ more ]
We welcome you to our fellowship even if you can't join us in person!
Watch our Sunday services online in real time or at your convenience (or catch up on past services) here, at the Live Stream page of our YouTube Channel.
Our Sunday Bulletins, with our Service of Worship, are also available online. This will allow you to follow along if you are joining our worship service from home. It also has timely reminders of upcoming events. Click here for the latest Sunday Bulletin. Other recent Bulletins are available here.
Live Nativity at Beaumont Farm Friday, Dec. 13 Friday, December 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at Beaumont Farm--Join us for a very special Live Nativity! Hot chocolate and the opportunity to explore Beaumont's Christmas display will begin at 6:00 p.m., with the Live Nativity beginning at 6:45 p.m. Dress warmly, join in the singing of carols, and experience the joy of the birth story. A great experience for the entire family! [ more ] |
Advent and Christmas Worship Services 2024 Please join us for worship during Advent and the Christmas seasons! There is a special worship experience with the live Nativity at Beaumont Farm on Dec. 13, and a Service of Lessons and Carols will be held on Sunday, Dec. 22 at 2:00 p.m. at Ashlar Village. There will be two services on Christmas Eve, a 5:00 p.m. Family Service, and Candlelight Communion will be at 9:00 p.m. There will not be an 11:00 p.m. service this year. All are welcome! [ more ] |
The latest news... Catch up on all of our latest church news by reading this month's Spire, our church newsletter! There is a lot going on at First Church! [ more ] |
Christmas Community Dinner 2024 Don't Spend Christmas Alone! Please join us for an in-person Community Christmas Dinner welcoming all, sponsored by Wallingford Community Dinners and the First Congregational Church. The dinner, for which there is no charge, begins serving at noon until 2:00 p.m. in Congregational Hall. Turkey with all the fixings will be served; there will be laughter and a good time for all. Meals will also be delivered to the homebound (Please pre-order a meal for delivery.) Volunteers and donations welcome. [ more ] |
350th Anniversary Kick-off Event Saturday, January 18, 2025--2025 is the year our church celebrates it's 350th Anniversary! To kick off what promises to be a very exciting year, there will be a family-friendly celebration in Congregational Hall. And all are invited! [ more ] |
The 2024 Church Christmas Fair The 2024 Church Christmas Fair was a great occasion--full of creative items to purchase, delicious food, and a wonderful sense of community. [ more ] |
Choral Sermon "Our Father" Sunday, November 17, 2024--A truly glorious musical experience was shared by all who were able to hear "The Lord's Prayer--A Journey Through the Lord's Prayer" offered to us as a Choral Sermon. [ more ] |
Open and Affirming: A Commitment to Welcome Everyone No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here at First Congregational of Wallingford! At our Annual Meeting on Sunday, June 9th, 2024, members of the church voted overwhelmingly to become an Open and Affirming church and to adopt our ONA covenant. Once we register with the Open and Affirming Coalition of the UCC it will be official. Watch for news on what's to come as we live into our covenant. Please click "more" to view the full covenant. [ more ] |
Welcome to Our New Coordinator of Church School and Youth Ministry Welcome to Madison Torre, our new Coordinator of Church School and Youth Ministry! [ more ] |
Unity in Faith Food Drive 2024 Thank you! to all who participated in the Unity in Faith Food Drive on Saturday, Sept. 28. Our church collected 878 pounds of food, and along with other congregations and houses of worship across Wallingford, the total donated to Master's Manna was 4,254 pounds--over 2.25 tons of food! Thank you for your generous spirit to help serve our community. |
First Congregational Church of Wallingford
23 South Main Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 265-1691
info@firstchurchwallingford.org
We are a vibrant church that is both steeped in history and on the move. We have been at the corner of Center Street and South Main Street since 1675 and yet, exciting new things are happening here.
