First Congregational Church of South Windsor
United Church of Christ
Welcome
Whoever you are,
wherever you are on life's journey, you are welcome here!
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Business Office Hours
Tues. - Fri.: 9am - 2pm
Our Mission
We strive to apply Jesus’ teaching by recognizing that every individual is a child of God and we welcome all to join us on our faith journey in providing guidance, love, and hope to our community and the world in the spirit of Jesus Christ.
Visit Us
993 Main Street, P.O. Box 165
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 528-7992
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Worship: 10am on Sundays
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Follow Us on Facebook at First Congregational Church of South Windsor
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Now on Instagram! Follow us at Firstchurchsw
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Worship Services
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Worship services are on Sundays at 10:00am in person and online. If you are interested in joining us for online worship, please email the church office at firstchurchsw@gmail.com for the link.
The church office hours remain Tuesday - Friday 9am - 2pm. Should any pastoral need arise, please call the church office at (860) 528-7992 and your call will be returned as soon as possible.
Have a blessed day!
Join Us for the Second Sunday of Easter! 🌿
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What does it mean to have a "universal faith"? It starts with humility.
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This Sunday, April 12th at 10:00 AM, Pastor Dean Kucera shares a powerful message: “It’s Not What You Think.”
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This week’s highlights:
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The Message: Moving beyond "us" to see the Divine in "all."
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The Readings: Wisdom from Proverbs, the Elephant Parable, and Swami Vivekananda.
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The Mission: We are dedicating handmade Linus Blankets created for the South Windsor Police Department. These special gifts will help officers provide comfort to children during difficult times.
“Whoever you are, wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here at First Church.”
Reflections on Holiness:
Join Us Sunday, April 19th for the 3rd Sunday of Easter
Are you ready to see yourself—and your neighbors—in a different light?
This Third Sunday of Easter (April 19, 2026) at 10:00 AM, we invite you to a morning of deep reflection and community action at First Church. As we continue to celebrate the Easter season, we shift our focus toward the sacredness found within every individual.
Service Highlights
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The Message: Pastor Dean Kucera will lead us with an intriguing sermon titled, “Not Things but Those!”
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The Theme: We will explore the powerful idea that all people are holy when they recognize the divine image within themselves.
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The Scripture: Our teaching will be grounded in the wisdom of Exodus 22 and the radical call to love found in Matthew 5:44.
Stay for the "Vision Forward" Meeting
The inspiration doesn't end with the benediction! Immediately following the service, please join us in Fellowship Hall.
We’ll be hosting a Vision Forward Meeting dedicated to the "good work" of the First Church Diaconate. Whether you are a long-time member or a first-time visitor, this is a wonderful opportunity to see how our faith is being put into action through service and care.
When: Sunday, April 19, 2026
Where: Sanctuary, followed by Fellowship Hall
All are welcome. We can’t wait to see the "divine image" in you this Sunday!
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First Church received this email and photograph from a passerby, and with his permission, we share it with you! A beautiful red-tailed hawk sits atop of First Congregational Church of South Windsor. Hope you enjoy as much as we do!
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Photo taken by Joe Wojnilo a few weeks ago. - Thank you, Joe!
We are aware of the sharp increase in domestic violence incidents recently and want to take this opportunity to remind our members and friends of some helpful resources available in our community.
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In CT, dialing 2-1-1 can connect you with all types of resources and services, both routine and emergency services.
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Interval House has a 24 HOUR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
(860) 527-0550 0r (860) 838-8467 offering safe, emergency shelter for individuals and children, safety planning, support groups and more.
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Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline (English) 888-774-2900
Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline (Spanish) 888-831-9200
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National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233)
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You can also text "Start" to 88788
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What is Domestic Violence? Domestic Violence (DV), also called Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a pattern of coercive, controlling, dominant behavior that takes many forms, including physical, emotional, psychological, verbal, sexual, technological and financial.
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Free and Confidential Help is Available.
Recently, First Church of South Windsor hosted a group of travelers visiting from a Christian church from Korea. They were interested in learning more about Jonathan Edwards and Timothy Edwards. We were happy to arrange that! It was truly a wonderful time of learning and laughter with our new friends from The First Church of Samsong. Thanks for visiting us!
Interested in becoming a member of First Church?
We are always welcoming new members to our church family. Anyone interested in becoming a member of First Congregational Church, please speak to Pastor Dean and plan to meet with the Deacons following worship to let them know your intentions.
Worship is at 10:00AM on Sundays and offered both in person and on zoom.
Today is God's Gift: Your Present
During these uncertain times, we reflect upon the many ways in which God can be found in our world around us.
Prayer Place by Adrienne A.
Near the River by Lilly M.
Sunset on Christmas 2020 by VIcky M.
Peace by the Pond at the Park by Lee and Rachel A.
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OUR HISTORIC CHURCH SEEKS INCLUSIVENESS AND VOTES TO WELCOME ALL!
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First Congregational Church of South Windsor wants the world to know that we have begun a new journey! First Congregational Church of South Windsor is now an Open and Affirming church community! On January 26, 2020, the historic congregation committed to what is surely one of the most important decisions made in our storied, 325+ year history. What exactly does this mean? This means that:
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We seek to widen our expression of God’s Love by becoming a place of inclusiveness, diversity, and unconditional love that inspires all individuals in our community regardless of race, culture, age, ability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
We strive to apply Jesus’ teaching by recognizing that every individual is a child of God and we welcome all to join us on our faith journey in providing guidance, love, and hope to our community and the world in the spirit of Jesus Christ.
Come, join us! “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!” Worship Services on Sunday mornings at 10:00 am.
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