Rev. Jeff Birch Rev. Jeff Birch joined our congregation in January 2026 as Senior Minister as the congregation enters its 351st year. "I am so glad that you have invited me to become part of your family, and I anticipate with gladness the joy of getting to know all you in the days ahead." |
Dr. Jeanette Gross Minister of Music - Jeanette Gross has been Minister of Music at First Congregational Church since 1993. She has a Doctorate in Organ Performance from Hart School of Music, an MA in musicology from Syracuse University and a BA from Connecticut college. She has studied organ WITH Arthur Poister, Ludgar Lohman and John Holtz. Her doctoral dissertation focused on the life and career a late 19th century organist, Nathan Hale Allen, who developed a rich musical community around Center Church in Hartford, CT ... [ more ] |
Bob Westervelt Collector- Bob grew up at First Church and continues to worship here with his wife, Lorraine, and their two young adults, Katelyn and Chris. He has served on numerous boards and committees, and also enjoys playing the carillon in the belfry ... [ more ] |
First Congregational Church of Wallingford
23 South Main Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 265-1691
officemanager@firstchurchwlfd.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.
