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.
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 ] |
Choral Sermon "Our Father" Sunday, November 17, 2024--Please join us this Sunday for a special worship experience: our choir will be joined by members of Silk 'n Sounds and other singers and instrumentalists to offer the Choral Sermon, "Our Father", composed by Pepper Choplin. |
It's Time for the Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt! Sunday, November 24 -- The youth groups of our church will once again be "scavenging" for food donations for to help provide for families in need over the holidays, and they need your help! [ more ] |
The Christmas Fair Will Soon Be Here! Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7--The Christmas Fair will soon be here, and there are so many ways you can help this important fund raiser and community celebration be a success! [ 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 ] |
A Fun Halloween for Our Kids Sunday, October 27, 2024 -- Following church, our kids, dressed in fantastic costumes, celebrated Halloween with fun food, games and decorating. [ 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.
