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!
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Find Peace in the Pause: Join Us This Sunday, September 13
Life moves fast, and the daily noise can easily become overwhelming. This week at First Church, we invite you to step away from the busyness of the world and find a moment of true reflection. Our theme for this week is a beautiful reminder for us all: Silence is the pause where God speaks the loudest.
Join us for worship for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
Pastor Dean will be leading our worship service with a timely message titled “Be Still.” Together, we will dive into our scripture selections for the morning, Psalm 46:10 and Matthew 8:8, to discover how pulling back from the noise can help us hear God more clearly.
No matter where you are in your life or your faith, please know that you have a place here. ❤️
We can't wait to worship with you. See you Sunday at 10:00 AM! ⛪
⛪ Faith in Action: Non-Food Collection This Sunday
At First Church, we designate the second Sunday of each month to actively support and love our local community. This Sunday, we are collecting essential non-food items for the South Windsor Food Bank.
If you wish to contribute, a grocery cart will be waiting for your donations in the narthex. Participation is entirely voluntary, and we are incredibly grateful for your generosity.
We are currently collecting:
Laundry & dish detergents
Soap & body wash
Paper goods (toilet paper, paper towels)
We continue to collect empty egg cartons and small toiletry items for MACC (Manchester Area Conference of Churches), as well. Look for the small box in the narthex.
Thank you for helping us make a tangible difference for our neighbors!
📺 We’ve Moved to YouTube! 🚀 We have officially transitioned our online streaming from Zoom to YouTube! Here’s a link to find us easily: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstChurchSW
🗓️ Service Summary
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Sermon Title: “Be Still” (Pastor Dean)
Scripture: Psalm 46:10 & Matthew 8:8
Location: In-person in the Sanctuary or streaming online via YouTube
🌿 “Whoever you are, wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here at First Church.” ❤️
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.