Vision and Mission Implementation Team

September 27 and 28, 2025 was Candidating Weekend at First Church, when we had the opportunity to meet and greet the candidate chosen by our Search Committee for our new settled Senior Pastor, and then hear him preach and vote at a Special Meeting to approve this choice.  We are delighted to announce that Jeff Birch has been called to serve our congregation! [ more ]

September 14, 2025 was a glorious day as we began the church program year.  [ more ]

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary --Join us for a special concert of Magical Melodies to celebrate our 350th Anniversary!  All are welcome to this free event, with a reception to follow.  [ more ]

As part of our 350th Anniversary year, we have created a "Gift Registry" for special projects around the church, separate from our Annual Giving. Our Administration Ministry identified a number of physical and technological projects and desired items that help First Congregational Church upgrade and update our facilities for future worship and fellowship. [ more ]

September 20, 2025 was a great day for our community when twelve houses of worship and the Islamic Center joined together to collect food and donations during the Unity in Faith Food Drive for Master's Manna. [ more ]

November 9, 2025 -- It's not too soon to begin to collect or create art for our 350th Anniversary Art Show!  This event hopes to showcase the artistic and creative talents of members of our congregation of all ages.  [ more ]

July 13, 2025 -- On a beautiful Sunday afternoon, members of our church and the larger community gathered on the Parade Ground for a concert of our Tower Bells in celebration of our 350th Anniversary. [ more ]

May 26, 2025 -- As part of our 350th Anniversary, our church was represented in Wallingford's Memorial Day Parade.  It was a great day for a parade, and a privilege to join our community to remember and honor those who lost their lives in service to our country. [ more ]

May 4, 2025 was a very special day in the life of our church, when we celebrated the 350th anniversary of our founding.  There was a celebratory worship service at 10:00 a.m., followed by a birthday party on the Parade Grounds. [ more ]

March 30, 2025--As part of our 350th Anniversary, and to celebrate a part of our social history, we had a wonderful Silver Tea and Bridal Dress show.  This was a lovely event, complete with tea sandwiches, scones, fabulous desserts and of course, tea. [ more ]

Saturday, January 18, 2025 -- First Church's 350th Anniversary year was "kicked-off" with a wonderful evening of fellowship, food, music and a joyful spirit. [ more ]

No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you are most welcome here at First Congregational Church of Wallingford.  On June 9, 2024, members of the First Congregational Church of Wallingford voted to become an Open & Affirming congregation and adopted the following ONA Covenant: [ more ]