First Church of Christ, Congregational UCC of Suffield, Connecticut is an open and affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ. First Church welcomes all to join us in faith and worship Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m., in-person or through our YouTube livestream.
No matter who you are, or where you are, on life’s journey, YOU are welcome here. Come as you are, for this is God’s house—a house of prayer for all people, and God welcomes each one who comes. First Church welcomes all new attendees, and those who have attended many years, to join us for worship for one minute, one Sunday, one month, one year…whatever calls to you!
Rev. Diann continues to run a dedicated and vibrant Wednesday morning Bible study group at 10 a.m. each week via Zoom; contact us for more information.
Our journey into the Lent Season for 2025 continues as we “Come Back to Life”, astonished at the rebirth of this season.
April 1, we will be celebrating the success of our Church World Services Hygiene Kit Collection! During coffee hour we will gather to put all the kits together to be shipped out to those who need them. All are welcome!
Holy Week begins on April 13 with our Palm Sunday Service. Palm Sunday recalls Jesus entering into Jerusalem; a reminder of the welcoming of Jesus into our hearts and of our willingness to follow him.
Our Maundy Thursday Service is April 17 at 7 p.m. in our Sanctuary. Maundy Thursday, the Thursday before Easter, is observed in commemoration of Jesus Christ and the Last Supper with the Apostles.
Our Good Friday Service will be held at 12 p.m. on April 18 in our Sanctuary. Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death.
Easter Sunday, April 20, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus with two services. The community Sunrise Service at Sunrise Park is at 6 a.m. All are welcome to attend this moving sunrise service. Our Easter Celebration Service will be held at 10 a.m. in our Sanctuary. All are welcome to join us.
Our Blessing Box is located right in front of First Church on High St and is open to our neighbors and community members to “take what you need; leave what you can”. We encourage our community to donate; please do not donate perishable foods or foods requiring refrigeration.
First Church hosts support groups in our building including Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous. Contact us for the full list of meeting information.
Questions and general inquiries should be directed to office@fcsuffield.org, or by leaving a message at 860-668-7223. Pastoral needs can be sent to senior@fcsuffield.org, or by leaving a voicemail with the Rev. Diann Bailey.
Our staff and Minister are ready to assist you or provide information as needed; God Bless.
Email the church office with questions, general inquiries, pastoral needs, or to arrange an in-person appointment at First Church.
May the warmth of God surround you today and every day. Blessings!