Worship with Us: Sunday, October 25, 2026

Join us this Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM, as we gather for worship on the Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost.

Pastor Dean will be leading our worship service with a powerful message titled, "There’s a Party!!" Whether you are seeking a community to connect with, a space for quiet reflection, or a spark of inspiration for the week ahead, there is a place at the table just for you. Come as you are!

📖 Scripture Selections

We invite you to read and reflect on these passages as we prepare our hearts for Sunday:

Ecclesiastes 9:7 – "Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine with a joyful heart..."

Psalm 104:15 – "...wine that gladdens human hearts, oil to make their faces shine, and bread that sustains their hearts."

John 2:1-12 – The transformation of water into wine at the wedding in Cana.

🔥 Our Weekly Theme

"You are the light of the minds that know you, the joy of the hearts that love you, and the strength of wills that serve you. As we kindle this flame, kindle within us the spark of holy service."

What to Expect

Our services are designed to help you connect with God and community. Come as you are—whether that means dressing up or wearing jeans. We offer a warm environment, meaningful worship, and a message grounded in scripture to carry you through your week. Communion is generally served once per month, usually on the first Sunday of the month. We serve juice (not wine) and gluten-free bread at our communion table, ensuring all can partake.

New to our church? You'll find a visitor card in your pew. We would love to meet you! Stop down for coffee hour after the service to introduce yourself and make some new friends.

 

🌿 “Whoever you are, wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here at First Church.” ❤️

⛪First Congregational Church, 993 Main Street, South Windsor, CT. USA / https://www.youtube.com/@FirstChurchSW

                                                                 See you Sunday at 10:00 AM!

 

🛒 Faith in Action: Upcoming Mission Initiatives for First Church

Continuing our Faith in Action: Upcoming Mission Initiatives for First Congregational Church of South Windsor, United Church of Christ:

The Missions Committee is very excited to announce some upcoming activities we will be engaging in through the end of the year. The times and events are as follows:

 

Food Snacks for Children - Starting in October and ongoing into next year – As the SW Senior Center is currently in good shape with toiletries and cleaning products, we are turning to partner with MACC (Manchester Area Community Churches) for snack food donations for area children in need. The Cart in the Narthex will be available for drop-offs. They have suggested the following items:

               Juice boxes                             Canned fruit, applesauce cups

               Chips                                       Cookies

               Hot Cocoa packets                 Canned pasta

               Canned Pasta                         Mac and cheese cups

 

Coat Drive – Starting in October through November, we will be looking for gently used and clean winter items for Cornerstone.  Any coat or items that Cornerstone cannot use, we will bring to MACC. There will be a box in the Narthex for drop-off.  Items they are looking for are:

          Men’s jackets

          Men’s gloves

          Men’s boots

          Women’s jackets

          Hats for both women and men

 

Thanksgiving Food Drive – On Sunday, November 15, 2026, we will collect items listed on the Thanksgiving Food Drive flyer that was handed out at church. Please contact the church office if you need a copy of the wish list. Plan to bring all food items on that Sunday morning.  (firstchurchsw@gmail.com)

 

Believing in God's grace also means extending it to our neighbors if we are able.

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Participation is entirely voluntary. Thank you for supporting our community! ❤️

 

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