Founded in 1669, the First Congregational Church of Wallingford is a warm and inviting community, where any member, new or old-timer, young or old, male or female, gay or straight, from any background, can play a role in the life of the church. We are congenial, not cliquey; people accept each other without regard to background, profession or political differences. We work well together, like to laugh, and share great joy and friendship with one another ... [ more ]
No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here at First Congregational of Wallingford! We are an Open and Affirming church and offer an authentic and loving welcome to all who seek a relationship with God.
The community of the First Congregational Church of Wallingford has been on a faith-filled journey to discover God's call for our church in this place and time, based on the scripture from Jeremiah 29:10, "I know the plans I have for you. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you; plans to give you a future with hope." Our renewed Vision and Mission will serve as inspiration and guidepost for our decisions and actions moving forward. [ more ]
We welcome you to our fellowship even if you can't join us in person!
Watch our Sunday services online in real time or at your convenience (or catch up on past services) here, at the Live Stream page of our YouTube Channel.
Our Sunday Bulletins, with our Service of Worship, are also available online. This will allow you to follow along if you are joining our worship service from home. It also has timely reminders of upcoming events. Click here for the latest Sunday Bulletin. Other recent Bulletins are available here.
New Church Office Hours The Church Office will be open Tuesday-Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please note this change of hours for now. Thank you. |
New Senior Minister Called to First Church September 27 and 28, 2025 was Candidating Weekend at First Church, when we had the opportunity to meet and greet the candidate chosen by our Search Committee for our new settled Senior Pastor, and then hear him preach and vote at a Special Meeting to approve this choice. We are delighted to announce that Jeff Birch has been called to serve our congregation! [ more ] |
The latest news... Catch up on all of our latest church news by reading this month's Spire, our church newsletter! There is a lot going on at First Church! [ more ] |
Fall Rummage Sale Oct. 2, 3 and 4 The Fall 2025 Rummage Sale will be held on Thursday, October 2 and Friday, October 3, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, October 4 from 9:00 a.m. until noon. This is a wonderful ministry where you can help yourself as well as others. Donations will be accepted starting Sunday, September 14 (clean those closets and get ready for a new season!), and any help you can give is much appreciated. The best time for drop-offs are Monday-Friday, 10:00 am to 3:00 p.m. [ more ] |
Magical Melodies -- A 350th Anniversary Celebration Friday, October 17, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary-- Join us for a special concert of Magical Melodies to celebrate our 350th Anniversary! All are welcome to this free event, with a reception to follow. [ more ] |
Fall Plant Sale Fundraiser September 15 through October 31 at Beaumont Farms--It's time for fall mums and autumn decor! Support our church and decorate your home for the fall season by bringing the attached flyer to Beaumont Farms, or by showing them the flyer on your mobile device. We appreciate the support of Beaumont Farms and your support of our church and its outreach! [ more ] |
18th Annual Family Life Golf Tournament Saturday, October 18, 2025--Join us for the ever enjoyable 18th Annual Family Life Golf Tournament in support of raising funds for breast cancer research. Tee time is at 9:00 a.m. at Miner Hills Family Golf in Middletown, CT. All ages and abilities are welcome! [ more ] |
Chili Cook-off and Square Dance Saturday, November 1, 2025 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.-- As our 350th Anniversary celebrations continue, please join us for a fun family evening of square dancing and delicious chili! And lots of laughter. You are invited to bring your special chili to share, or just bring your tastebuds and your dancing shoes--no experience necessary. All are welcome! [ more ] |
Church Art Show--November 9, 2025 November 9, 2025 -- It's not too soon to begin to collect or create art for our 350th Anniversary Art Show! This event hopes to showcase the artistic and creative talents of members of our congregation of all ages. [ more ] |
Catch the Spirit Sunday 2025 September 14, 2025 was Catch the Spirit Sunday when we joyfully kicked off our new program year. [ more ] |
Unity in Faith Food Drive 2025 September 20, 2025 was the annual Unity in Faith Food Drive, when congregations and houses of worship throughout Wallingford joined together to collect food for Master's Manna. Your generous spirit helped serve our community and meet a critical need. [ more ] |
350th Anniversary Events Throughout this year of celebration of our 350th Anniversary, the 350th Anniversary Committee has offered a variety of events to mark this special occasion. We had a joyous Kick-off celebration in January, welcoming friends old and new. March brought a Silver Tea and Bridal Dress show, which was delightful. May 4 was the closest date to our actual founding in 1675, and the celebratory worship service honored both our past and anticipated our future. Keeping with tradition, the service was then followed by hot dogs and a fun birthday gathering on the Parade Ground. We participated with the Wallingford community in the Memorial Day Parade, honoring service members who lost their lives. In July, there was a wonderful Tower Bell concert, where folks gathered outside in the summer sunshine to enjoy great music. As we look forward to Catching the Spirit this fall, there will be more to come! |
350th Anniversary Gift Registry As part of our 350th Anniversary year, we have created a "Gift Registry" for special projects around the church, separate from our Annual Giving. Our Administration Ministry identified a number of physical and technological projects and desired items that help First Congregational Church upgrade and update our facilities for future worship and fellowship. Thank you to all who have already contributed to our registry! We are hoping that members and friends will continue to prayerfully consider making a special 350th gift (separate from pledging) toward the project registry. This is a great time to give, as there is a Matching Gift opportunity. You may make a contribution through our On-line Giving, or by completing a form and mailing in a check (the old fashioned way!). The list of projects is included here: |
First Congregational Church of Wallingford
23 South Main Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 265-1691
info@firstchurchwallingford.org
We are a vibrant church that is both steeped in history and on the move. We have been at the corner of Center Street and South Main Street since 1675 and yet, exciting new things are happening here.
