All Are Welcome at First Church!
   White Gift Collection  Conrad from The Christmas Guest   Women's Fellowship Harvest Craft Fair |
Welcome to the First United Church of Christ in Milford, Connecticut, an historic and inclusive community of God's children.
Whether you are searching for a church home, or simply seeking to learn about the Christian faith, we welcome you to First Church! [ more info ]
January 28: As of Wednesday afternoon, the church is back to its regular schedule, which includes Wednesday's Women's worship planning meeting (5:30 PM) and Adult Choir rehearsal (7:00 PM) and the Thursday Boys & Girls Choir rehearsal at 5 PM.
Ministry Update
Below is a summary of current events and breaking news at First Church. Click on the "more" links for the full story on any related item.
Tuesday, February 17: Join us at 5:30 PM for our Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. We'll have great food and wonderful fellowship and special activities. All ages are welcome. Register so that we can be most welcoming to you! [ more ]
December 7, 2014 - The First United Church of Christ (Congregational) in Milford, CT joyously announced today that it has called the Rev. Adam E. Eckhart to be its new Senior Pastor. During worship this morning, Rev. Eckhart preached a Candidating Sermon. Following the service, a special Congregational Meeting was held, where Rev. Eckhart's call was overwhelmingly and enthusiastically confirmed. A graduate from Yale Divinity School, Rev. Eckhart has served as Associate Pastor at First UCC for the past 13 years ... [ more ]
Feb. 26--Rev. Ashley will guide participants through Church Asset Mapping for Faith Formation! If youare interested in participating or having your First Church ministry to participate, speak with Rev. Ashley. [ more ]
January 28: Now that we have called a new Senior Pastor, we have vacated the Associate Pastor (AP) position and have to fill this position. The deacons have already put together an Interim AP search committee and will soon be entertaining nominations for the settled AP search committee... [ more ]
" . . . all peoples on earth will be blessed through you." Genesis 12:3b, NIV. Find out how you can support God's work out of thankfulness and from the heart. [ more ]
Sunday, March 8th, 1-3 PM--Interested in learning more about First Church? Want to figure out how you can share in our ministries? Join Rev. Adam in the church's library starting at 1 PM... [ more ]
First Church is in the midst of its program season. Through June, Sunday School takes place most Sundays during 10 AM worship. Junior Pilgrim Fellowship (middle school youth group) and Senior Pilgrim Fellowship (high school youth group) meet most Sunday evenings 6:30-8:00 PM... [ more ]
On Dec. 14, we incorporated our pageant into The Christmas Guest, a musical adaptation of Edwin Markham's famous poem "How the Great Guest Came." Music and lyrics by John Walker and Beverly Piper. Shawn Jeffery directed an inspiring drama. Chuck Roy and Emerson led our cast. Many children, youth and adults shared their gifts to bring us a special message for this Advent season. Thank you to all of our participants and their families for making this a wonderful worship experience! [ more ]
