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!
One Table. Many Voices. Celebrate World Communion Sunday with Us!
This autumn, as the seasons shift and the leaves begin to turn, we are centering our hearts on global unity, deep reflection, and community action.
Join us this Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM for a unique and powerful morning of worship as we celebrate World Communion Sunday and the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost.
🌍 Breaking Bread with the Global Church
On World Communion Sunday, we stand in spirit with millions of Christians across six continents. Together, we honor the Sacrament of Holy Communion and celebrate the beautiful, rich diversity of God’s global family. We remind ourselves that what connects us is infinitely greater than what divides us.
Our Table is an Open Table.
No matter who you are, where you are on your journey of faith, or what traditions you carry—you are welcome here. You do not need to be a member of this church, or any church, to receive the sacrament. Christ invites everyone. Our table is a sanctuary of grace, renewal, and community.
📖 This Week’s Service Highlights
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The Message: “We Plant, We Reap!” led by Pastor Dean.
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Scripture Focus: Luke 8:15 and Proverbs 18:21.
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Our Weekly Theme: Now fall, now we ask. What is turning here? What is turning within? Let this silence be what we hear.
❤️ Love in Action: The Deacons’ Fund Offering
Following a cherished First Church tradition, our Communion Sunday offering this morning will go entirely toward our Church Deacons’ Fund.
The Deacons act as the hands and feet of our community, providing critical emergency assistance to members of our own fellowship as well as neighbors experiencing sudden hardship. This support comes in many forms—sometimes food, fuel for winter heating, clothing, or emergency financial aid.
Participation is strictly free-will. If you would like to support this ministry, you will find a small Deacons’ Fund envelope in your pew to place in the collection plate during the morning offering. More details will be available in your Sunday bulletin.
☕ Stay for Fellowship & The Vision Forward Meeting
The community connection continues right after the service!
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Coffee Hour: Enjoy a warm beverage, delicious treats, and friendly conversation directly following worship.
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Vision Forward Meeting: Grab your coffee and join us in Fellowship Hall for our second-hour meeting led by Pastor Dean. We will be dreaming together and discussing the exciting upcoming seasons of our church life. All voices are welcome and needed!
⛪ See You Sunday!
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When: Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM
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Where: First Church Sanctuary (and streaming online: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstChurchSW)
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What to bring: An open heart (and a friend!)
We cannot wait to worship, reflect, and break bread with you. See you Sunday at 10:00 AM!
What to Expect
Our services are designed to help you connect with God and community. Come as you are—whether that means dressing up or wearing jeans. We offer a warm environment, meaningful worship, and a message grounded in scripture to carry you through your week. On communion Sundays, we serve juice (not wine) and gluten-free bread at our communion table, ensuring all can partake.
New to our church? We would love to meet you! Stop down for coffee hour after the service to introduce yourself and make some new friends. Questions? Please don't hesitate to contact our church office by phone or email: (860)528-7992 or firstchurchsw@gmail.com
🌿 “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.