Welcome to the First Congregational Church in Bristol
The First Congregational Church in Bristol is a vital, progressive Christian community of faith with long roots in our community.
We promise you our friendship and prayers as we share the hopes and labors of the Church of Jesus the Christ. We pray that God grant that — loving and being loved, serving and being served, forgiving and being forgiven, offering grace and receiving grace — we may dwell together in love, unity and hope.
We invite you to watch this video of the Rev. Nancy Soukup and FCC congregation sharing some of their 2024 “Wonder Experiences”. Just tap on the image below to see the video in a new window. Close the new video window to return here.
We are Bristol’s first and founding church. We have been here since 1680, formed by the same leaders who founded the town of Bristol a few months after the church was gathered. In 1785, more than a century after our founding, our congregation and our sixth Minister, the Reverend Mr. Henry Wight, began the Bristol 4th of July Parade and Patriotic Exercises. So we are the Founders of America’s Oldest Fourth of July Celebration.
Today, our congregation is known for its broad support for our community and our willingness to speak out regarding social justice issues. Sunday services are relevant and thought-provoking.
No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!
Upcoming Events
Come see Roscommon Soles on February 28th at the Stone Church Coffee House — IRISH MUSIC & DANCE!!!!!
Come join us for our Lenten & Easter Services & Events
Join the Lenten Book Group — Books Supplied
Short Book — BIG message. We invite you to dip your toe into the exciting subject of Restorative Justice by attending 4 gatherings, either in person at Guiteras House or via ZOOM, on Monday, March 2 through March 30 at 6:30pm. We will explore a process defined by Howard Zehr,…
Come join us at the Stone Church Coffee House
Sign up as soon as possible. We sell out every month!
Good Night Lights
Join the “Good Night Lights” to shine a light of hope to children in hospital. Every Monday night First Congregational Church “Good Night Lighters” travel to the Squantum Association in East Providence to send a good night signal to children at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. Anyone is welcome to join the…
News
FCC Senior Luncheon filled with hearts and love
More than 30 of our church’s most seasoned members gathered on Friday, February 13 for the annual Senior Luncheon. It is always a welcome time of fellowship, when we can sit over a plate of delicious food and enjoy hearing…
Two FCC members win big in Gymnastics Championships
The Mt. Hope High School gymnastics team won first place in the 2026 Rhode Island state championship on Saturday night, Feb. 14, at Rhode Island College. Two of the members of this outstanding team are our very own Kara Pisasale…
Children’s Christmas Pageant features Kitchen Fire!
Council President Amy Halt and Deacon Katherine Harcourt rewrote Clement Moore’s classic Christmas poem to answer our children’s many questions about the church’s recent fire. They turned it into a stirring message of communal caring and action that brought the…
First Sunday in Advent
On November 30th we celebrated the First Sunday in Advent. The first Advent candle — the candle of Hope — was lighted. The worship service was led by the Deacons, as our minister, the Rev. Dr. Nancy H. Soukup, was…
Worship Service Videos
Worship Service for Sunday Feb 15, 2026
Worship service: Rev. Dr. Nancy Soukup; Scripture: “Matthew 17:1-9” ; Message: “HOLY COMMUNION TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY Click here to view the Bulletin in a new window; https://vimeo.com/1165481347 For Closed Captions, click the icon and select EnglishFor Full Screen video, click the…
Worship Service for Sunday Feb 01, 2026
Worship service: Rev. Jametta Alston; Scripture: “Psalm 92:1-5,10,12-15” ; Scripture: “Luke 2:41-52” ; Message: “The 32nd Groundhog Band Celebration” Click here to view the Bulletin in a new window; https://vimeo.com/1160900083 For Closed Captions, click the icon and select EnglishFor Full…
Worship Service for Sunday Jan 18, 2026
Worship service: Rev. Jametta Alston; Scripture: “Isaiah 49:1-7” ; Scripture: “John 1:29-42” ; Message: “What Do You Want Me to Do?” Click here to view the Bulletin in a new window; https://vimeo.com/1155810284 For Closed Captions, click the icon and select…
Worship Service for Sunday Jan 11, 2026
Worship service: Rev. Jametta Alston; Scripture: “Isaiah 42:1-9” ; Scripture: “Matthew 3:13-17” ; Message: “What is baptism?” Click here to view the Bulletin in a new window; https://vimeo.com/1153433166 For Closed Captions, click the icon and select EnglishFor Full Screen video,…