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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
The FCC July 4th Float Needs You!
We need your help! We’re building a church float for the July 4th parade. We have more than 13 walkers signed up, but we are aiming for 25. Would you and your children step up to either WALK IN FRONT OR BEHIND THE FLOAT OR SIT on the flatbed trailer?…
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
Joy-filled Easter Services at Sunrise & Sanctuary
After the dark shadows and solemn music at the Maundy Thursday Tenebrae service, the family of worshipers on Sunday were filled with the joy of renewed life and fulfilled promises at the two Easter morning services. More than 30 souls…
Memorial Plaques for Sanctuary Windows are Dedicated
During worship on Sunday, March 30, 2025, Rev. Nancy Soukup and Chair of Stewardship Caroline Jacobus dedicated the memorial window plaques that have been installed on 9 of the 20 window sashes in the sanctuary. The happy coincidence of March…
A Huge Thank You to Ron Grant
Our Annual Meeting on Sunday, March 30 provided the fitting opportunity to give a huge Thank You to our dear friend Ron Grant. Ron has faithfully served as our talented and caring audiovisual master of LiveStreaming for more than 12…
Your Shopping Can Help Our Fundraising
Every time you shop at Clements Marketplace or Stop & Shop in Bristol, you can help us raise funding for FCC Bristol. Each of these community markets has a donation program based on the collection of receipts. All the details…
Worship Service Videos
Worship Service for Sunday June 8, 2025
Worship service by: Rev. Dr. Nancy H. Soukup; Scripture: “Acts 2:1-21” ; A Celebration of Our Church School, Graduating Seniors, and Its Teachers; Click here to view the Bulletin in a new window; https://vimeo.com/1091679957 For Closed Captions, click the icon…
Worship Service for Sunday June 1, 2025
Worship service by: Rev. Dr. Nancy H. Soukup; Scripture: “Amos 5:21-24” ; Scripture: “Revelation 22:1-6” ; Message: “Four Beats to a Stroke: Or What Rowing Has Taught Me about Prayer”; Click here to view the Bulletin in a new window;…
Worship Service for Sunday May 25, 2025
Worship service by: Rev. Dr. Nancy H. Soukup; Scripture: “Isaiah 2:1-4” ; Scripture: “John 15-17” ; Message: “What Is Expendability?”; Click here to view the Bulletin in a new window; https://vimeo.com/1085456288 For Closed Captions, click the icon and select EnglishFor…
Worship Service for Sunday May 18, 2025
Worship service by: Rev. Dr. Nancy H. Soukup; Scripture: “Acts 11:1-18” ; Scripture: “John 13:31-35” ; Message: “Will the World Recognize Us by Our Love?”; Click here to view the Bulletin in a new window; https://vimeo.com/1083296150 For Closed Captions, click…