Together for Joy!

For every time there is a season – October at First Church welcomes autumn! First Church continues offering worship at 10 a.m. every Sunday in the Sanctuary, entering into a season of thankfulness and giving.

First Church welcomes all new attendees, and those who have attended many years, to join us for worship for 1 minute, 1 Sunday, 1 month, 1 year…whatever calls to you!

The First Church 2026 giving campaign has begun! The ministry and mission of First Church rely on the generous giving of members of the church and the Suffield community. Through the years, First Church has continued to be a beacon of inspiration and hope to others, supporting mission activities locally and worldwide. Learn more about First Church’s impact all month long as speakers, newsletter articles and more share stories and history of the ministry and faith call of First Church and its community. First Church of Christ, Congregational UCC of Suffield, CT 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.

First Church will be participating in Christmas in Suffield once again this year! Mark your calendars for the first Saturday of November as various locations throughout the town host vendors, crafters, and artists selling a variety of goods; a perfect chance to get a jump-start on holiday shopping! Saturday, November 1 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Don’t know where to begin? Start at First Church, where fifteen local crafters will be set-up and selling items, including birdhouses, candles, holiday décor, knitted and crocheted items, body creams, handcrafted copper items, photography, fused glass, quilter items and signs. Come browse our delicious bake sale and Country Kitchen items. More to offer with our Attic Treasures and raffle baskets. All proceeds go towards the Rise Against Hunger meal packaging event Sunday, Nov. 9. Maps with the other participating locations will be available.

The Blessing Box continues to be a vital and oft-used offering of food and personal items available to any in need. Located right in front of First Church, the blessing box 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 Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous in our building weekly. Contact us for the full list of meeting information.

Questions and general inquiries should be directed to office@fcsuffield.org. Email the church office with any pastoral needs or to arrange an in-person appointment.

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.