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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 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 pastor, 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 to the Bazaar!
Come See the Kennedys at Stone Church Coffeehouse
Womens Retreat: September 22-24, 2023
FCC’s annual Women’s Retreat traditionally takes place over the course of one weekend (Friday evening through Sunday afternoon). It is open to all women who are members or friends of the church. Our Speaker speaker/facilitator is Valerie Tutson, a gifted Story Teller. The Retreat will take place at Irons Homestead, 688…
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
Rally Day Brings the Focus Back on Children’s Growth
With the return of families from summer vacations, the return of the choir to our worship, the decoration of the sanctuary with bundles of bright balloons and a special intergenerational service led by the Rev. Jack Jones, this past Sunday…
Farewell Sunday for Rev. Deborah
August 27, 2023 marked another day of transition in the 343 years of FCC Bristol’s history. Due to Rev. Deborah Tate Breault’s decision to retire, our congregation is saying Good Bye to our pastor. On this, her last Sunday preaching…
The Search is On…
At a joint FCC Church Council and Deacon’s meeting on Wednesday, June 22, 2023 Paul Temple (Chair), Jennifer Johnson, Ruth Fisher, Caroline Jacobus, and Ed Wiacek were appointed to a fast-track Interim Minister search team. The team met on Thursday, July…
Coffee House Wins “Best of Rhode Island” for 6th Time!
On Thursday July 20, Roger & Donna Dubord attended the 30th annual Rhode Island Monthly Magazine Best of Rhode Island party at the Providence Performing Arts Center. A large crowd of 1200 people were in attendance. There were 417 Best of…
Worship Service Videos
Worship Service for Sunday September 10, 2023
Worship service by Rev. Jack Jones; Scripture: James 1: 22-27; Scripture: Matthew 19:14; Sermon: “Faith Formation”; Click here to view the Bulletin in a new window; View Video here: https://vimeo.com/862995435?share=copy ; Click icon for fullscreen video; Press ESC to exit
Worship Service for Sunday September 3, 2023
Worship service by Rev. Jack Jones; Scripture: Leviticus 25:19; Scripture: Luke 4: 18-19; Sermon: “Celebrating the Jubilee”; Click here to view the Bulletin in a new window; View Video here: https://vimeo.com/860755432?share=copy ; Click icon for fullscreen video; Press ESC to…
Worship Service for Sunday August 27, 2023
Final worship service by Rev. Deborah Tate Breault; Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9; Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40; Sermon: “Living the Questions”; Click here to view the Bulletin in a new window; View Video here: https://vimeo.com/858454416?share=copy ; Click icon for fullscreen video; Press…
Worship Service for Sunday August 20, 2023
Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7; Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16; Sermon: “A Time of Testing”; Click here to view the Bulletin in a new window; View Video here: https://vimeo.com/856597582?share=copy ; Click icon for fullscreen video; Press ESC to exit