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
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Now on Instagram! Follow us at Firstchurchsw
Worship Services
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!
☕✨Fill Your Cup This Sunday: Join Us for Relaxed Summer Worship! ☕✨
Summer is finally here, bringing a shift in season and a perfect opportunity to slow down, take a deep breath, and recharge your spirit.
This weekend, we invite you to step away from the hustle of daily life and join us for a relaxed summer worship experience this Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Pastor Dean Kucera will lead our service with an inspiring and timely teaching titled, “Fill My Cup!”
The Heart of This Week's Service
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✨The Theme: Empty yourselves this hour to be filled with new possibilities.
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📖The Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23. We will explore the Fruit of the Spirit and how letting go of stress makes room for love, joy, and peace.
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❤️The Vibe: Relaxed, warm, and comfortable. Please feel free to wear your favorite casual summer attire! ☀️ ⛪Special After Service Event: Vision Forward Meeting
Immediately following worship, please head down to Fellowship Hall for a special Vision Forward Meeting. Grab some coffee, tea and delicious treats from our fellowship table, and pull up a chair as we discuss exciting future plans for First Church. Your voice and ideas matter, so we hope you will stay to share your thoughts!
Two Ways to Experience Worship with Us
Whether you want to gather in community or worship from the comfort of home, we have an option for you:
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Join Us in-Person: Come exactly as you are to our sanctuary. Afterward, please stick around for our summer fellowship hour to enjoy coffee & tea, delicious treats, and great conversation with friends old and new.
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Join Us Online: If you are traveling or unable to attend in person, you can stream the entire service live. New to joining us on Zoom? Contact the church office for the Zoom link: firstchurchsw@gmail.com 💻
Everyone is Welcome
At First Church, we mean what we say: Whoever you are, wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.
Whether you are a lifelong member, a neighbor dropping in, or a spiritual seeker looking for a place to rest, our doors and our hearts are open to you. Come fill your cup with us this Sunday!
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 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.
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.