First Church welcomes all to join in weekly Sunday worship at 10 a.m., in-person or virtually through the church YouTube livestream, continuing on the journey “Together for Joy!” All are welcome at First Church of Christ, Congregational UCC of Suffield. No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.
Pastor Chris Hart continues leading worship as Interim Minister. Pastor Chris preaches Sunday mornings and offers faithful engagement for all ages during worship services.
The Lenten offering collection supports Heifer International once again! Since 1944, Heifer International has helped families in over 125 countries, promoting self-sufficiency through livestock. Families are encouraged to share their animals, empowering communities and supporting education. With your contributions, we can provide various animals, such as a flock of chicks for $20, a hive of honeybees for $30, a pig, sheep, or goat for $120, a water buffalo for $250 and/or a heifer for $500! We encourage you to consider increasing your gift to $1.00 or more this season!
Each year, First Church takes up a collection of supplies for Church World Service Hygiene Kits. Hygiene kits are assembled supply kits designed to provide basic hygiene essentials to people in the U.S. and globally, following disasters, or for those in need, such as refugees or the homeless. They are designed to help people maintain cleanliness and health in difficult circumstances, often distributed in 1-gallon plastic bags. Monetary donations are accepted to support the purchase of supplies for the kits. CWS collection runs through the month of March.
Holy Week begins on Sunday, March 29, with Palm Sunday worship at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 2 First Church hosts a Maundy Thursday service at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary, and Good Friday, April 3, brings a 12 p.m. opportunity to worship at First Church. Easter Sunday offers two services; A sunrise community worship at 6:00 a.m. held at Sunrise Park in Suffield, and an Easter Celebration Service at 10:00 a.m at First Church. All are welcome to join us in worship in-person or through YouTube.
The Blessing Box, located right in front of First Church, is open to our neighbors and community members to “take what you need; leave what you can”. First Church encourages our community to donate shelf stable food and self-care items any time. Oft-needed items include powdered milk, just-add-water potatoes, microwaveable whole grain rice, whole grain pasta, sauces, peanut butter, cereals, and sweets! Deodorant, 3-in-1 body wash, toothpaste, and other basic hygiene items. Please refrain from donating perishable foods or expired foods.
First Church hosts Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous in our building weekly. Stay connected to meetings, upcoming news, events and more through the church website www.firstchurchsuffield.org.
General inquiries can be directed to office@fcsuffield.org. For Pastoral needs, contact Pastor Chris Hart PC@pastrchris.faith. God bless!