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
Sunday Worship: ‘Stones in my sack’ 🪨💼
Opinions are rocks we bear. They are heavy when they become more than an opinion—they become a burden to carry.
Are you carrying heavy burdens today? Are you feeling weighed down by the need to control or the weight of opinions? Join us for worship this weekend as we explore what it looks like to release that control, unpack our sacks, and let God work in our lives.
Service Details
🗓️Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM
⛪Location: First Congregational Church of South Windsor
This week, Pastor Dean will be leading our worship service with a powerful and timely message: ‘Stones in my sack’.
Scripture Selections
We will be diving into these transformative scripture selections:
📖 Psalm 55:22 — "Cast your cares on the Lord, and he will sustain you..."
📖 Matthew 11:28-32 — "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
🛒 Faith in Action: Non-Food Collection Sunday
Believing in God's grace also means extending it to our neighbors. Because this is the second Sunday of the month, we are dedicating our space to support the local community through our partnership with the South Windsor Food Bank.
We are collecting essential, non-food items that families need every day but cannot always easily access. A designated grocery cart will be waiting for your donations right in the narthex. Feel free to drop items off before or after the service!
Highly needed items include:
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🧼 Bar soap, body wash, and hand soap
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🧻 Toilet paper and paper towels
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🪥 Toothpaste and toothbrushes
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🧴 Shampoo, conditioner, and deodorants
We cannot wait to lean into community, share in meaningful worship, and grow together. Whether you are a lifelong member or walking through our doors for the very first time, there is a place for you here.
Can't wait to see you Sunday at 10:00 AM! 👋❤️
🌿 “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.