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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, under the leadership of Pastor Deborah Tate Breault, are relevant and thought-provoking.
No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!
Upcoming Events
How Shall We Respond to God’s Infinite Love?
Our annual stewardship drive for First Congregational Church of Bristol calls on each of us to consider how we can personally dedicate our resources to support the various ministries of FCC and live out the love and justice of Jesus. This year’s Stewardship campaign theme is “From Bread and Cup…
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…
One Great Hour of Sharing®
One Great Hour of Sharing® is one of four special mission offerings of the United Church of Christ. This Lenten Offering supports the disaster, refugee, and development ministries of the United Church of Christ within Wider Church Ministries. While OGHS offerings are usually made before Easter, gifts designated toward OGHS…
News
93rd Harvest Moon Bazaar — Best Ever!
Finally, after two years of pandemic-induced social distancing — with Christmas carols lightly ringing over the tables in the DeWolf Chapel — the 93rd Harvest Moon Festival was BACK! On November 19th, from early in the morning until late in…
With Thanks to our Acolytes
“Jesus said: “I am the light of the world” (John 8:12). The presence of the light reminds us of Jesus’ coming into our world and into our lives. The light is carried into the worship service as a symbol of…
Windows Preservation Moves Forward
November 4 saw workers from the New Outlook Historic Window Preservation and Restoration studio up on ladders scraping, in-filling, and priming the frames of two of our sanctuary windows. Bill Letoile, CEO of New Outlook, also provided a totally preserved…
October 30 Stewardship Service Brings Guests — Scary & Inspiring
The worship service on Sunday, October 30, 2022 was heart-filling in so many ways. In addition to the resounding organ music provided by our new Minister of Music, Nikita Sabinski, and a warm and welcoming Time with the Children provided…
Worship Service Videos
Worship Service for Sunday November 27, 2022
Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5 Scripture: Matthew 24: 36-44 Sermon: “State of High Alert” Click here to view the Bulletin in a new window https://vimeo.com/775598695 Click for full screen video
Worship Service for Sunday November 20, 2022
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 6: 40-7:3 Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20 Sermon: “A Sage or a Fool” Click here to view the Bulletin in a new window https://vimeo.com/773097333 Click for full screen video
Worship Service for Sunday November 13, 2022
Scripture: Joel 2: 23-32 Scripture: Luke 18: 8-14 Sermon: “Teaching a Code” Click here to view the Bulletin in a new window NOTE: we apologize for the audio quality on this video https://vimeo.com/767823665 Click for full screen video
Worship Service for Sunday November 6, 2022
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 Scripture: Selections from John 14 Sermon: “Risky Business” Click here to view the Bulletin in a new window https://vimeo.com/767938368 Click for full screen video