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!
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
Worship: 10am on Sundays
Follow Us on Facebook at First Congregational Church of South Windsor
Now on Instagram! Follow us at Firstchurchsw
Worship Services
Worship services are on Sundays at
10:00 am in person and online. If you are interested in joining our livestream for worship, please find First Church SW channel on YouTube here:
https://www.youtube.com/@FirstChurchSW
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!
Save the Date for our 79th Holiday Fair!
December 4, 5 and 6, 2026
Please be advised that we do not rent or sell spaces to outside crafters or vendors for our fair.
Any such request is spam. Please beware.
Sunday Worship Information
First Church Worship Service: November 8, 2026
Sunday Worship: "Borrowing Faith?"
Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
About This Sunday’s Message
It is easy to lean on someone else’s faith—whether that’s the beliefs of our parents, our friends, or the people sitting next to us in the pew. It is much harder, and far more rewarding, to discover, wrestle with, and grow a real faith of your own.
This Sunday, Pastor Dean leads our worship service with a compelling, honest message titled "Borrowing Faith?" Grounded in wisdom from Proverbs 24:27 and Proverbs 14:12, we will explore what it takes to move beyond secondhand belief and build a resilient, personal relationship with God. Whether you have been walking in faith for decades or are just starting to ask big spiritual questions, you are welcome here.
Faith in Action: Thanksgiving Food Drive
As we gather to worship, we are also putting our faith into practice by serving our local community. This Sunday, we will be collecting food donations for our Thanksgiving Food Drive.
All items gathered will go directly toward filling the Thanksgiving dinner tables for our friends and neighbors at Cornerstone. Please bring your non-perishable food donations with you to service and place them in the collection bins when you arrive.
Plan Your Visit
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Service Time: 10:00 AM
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Location: First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 993 Main Street, South Windsor, CT, USA
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What to Expect: Come as you are! Enjoy a warm welcome, meaningful music, and an encouraging message.
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Joining Online? https://www.youtube.com/@FirstChurchSW
We look forward to worshiping with you and serving our community together this Sunday!
🌿 “Whoever you are, wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here at First Church.” ❤️
Thanksgiving Food Drive November 15th!
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!
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.
In CT, dialing 2-1-1 can connect you with all types of resources and services, both routine and emergency services.
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.
Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline (English) 888-774-2900
Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline (Spanish) 888-831-9200
National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233)
You can also text "Start" to 88788
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.
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 our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@FirstChurchSW
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.
OUR HISTORIC CHURCH SEEKS INCLUSIVENESS AND VOTES TO WELCOME ALL!
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:
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.