First Church Newsroom

Join us for our 8 AM and 10 AM Sunday services. 8 AM worship is in the Chapel at 18 West Main St and the 10 AM is held in the Sanctuary at 34 West Main Street in Milford. The 10 AM service is also livestreamed.   For addresses and directions to our buildings and parking lot, click [ more ]

We welcome all to join us in Worship and Service in-person and online at First United Church of Christ in Milford. [ more ]

March 2023  - Read the latest edition of our Church's Newsletter.

Click on this article for a pdf of On This Rock readings. [ more ]

March 22 - World Water Day! "Everyone can do their part to reverse the degradation of water sources. Every human on earth — even the most indifferent, laziest person among us — can be part of the solution. Fortunately, there are some easy things we can adopt into our routines that, if we all do it, will make a big difference." [ more ]

Saturday, March 11, 2023 - Join the Senior High Youth as they host The Potato Soup Sale. This event benefits the Senior High Youth Group's June Work Trip to Deep Roots, Inc in Maryland, who works to end homelessness. Come and enjoy wonderful soup as you support community at the St. Patrick's Day Parade! [ more ]

Lent 2023--Our Lenten Project supports our Food Pantry Ministry and gives each one a chance to think about how God wants us to live. Pick up your Change 2 Fill the Pantry container at church!  [ more ]

Friday April 7 - 9 am -11 am Join us on Good Friday for Do Good Friday!  [ more ]

Saturday, February 18 to Sunday, February 19 - THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SUPPORTED US!! Youth rocked to benefit organizations trying to end homelessness. [ more ]

Monday, Feb. 27th, 6-8 PM
Saturday, March 11th, 9-11:15 AM

Where can you find a congregation that offers vibrant programs and worship, has a long-standing heritage, and is truly open and affirming to all?
First Church Milford has active ministries of outreach and for people of all ages, especially children and youth... [ more ]

Faith Formatinon is in need of donations to fill eggs for the annual Easter Egg Scramble.  If you can help, please drop off candy or toys to the church no later than April 2nd.  Thank you in advance for your donation! [ more ]

Apply for a First Church scholarship through the Faith Formation Ministry to Silver Lake [ more ]

From This Rock, Stewardship Campaign 2023 begins! We worship, We pray, We dream, We grow! And we hope that you'll take some time with us to reflect on thanksgiving from 2022, and to imagine with us how God is calling and equipping us for 2023! We offer this letter and a commitment card. Thank you for supporting First Church to continue ministering to God's people from this rock! [ more ]

March 2, 2023 - Rev. Thompson shared this prayer: "God of grace and mercy, there are many who are suffering loss today. Around the world and in our communities we are mourning. Today we come holding in our prayers our siblings in Turkey and Syria who are still searching and rescuing survivors and victims of this earthquake. Be present with these families and communities during this time of crisis and need. Be a source of strength and comfort through these days ahead. Help us to be present on behalf of those in need. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen." Read more. A link to giving to the relief effort is also included at the end of the article on the United Church of Christ site.  [ more ]

A little over twenty years ago, First Church underwent a series of major renovations. The exterior of our Meetinghouse had a sill plate replaced, the church was painted, and the steeple was rebuilt ... [ more ]

Check your spam folder!  We've heard lately that some of our Church family are missing out on our updates! To make sure you receive emails like the EHerald, Parish Post, updates from Faith Formation and Music, check your spam folder and add the senders to your contacts!

If you're doing any online shopping with Amazon, please support the church! We are registered with AmazonSmile and receive .5% of the price of any eligible purchases you make! Before purchasing, please go to the church's AmazonSmile link https://smile.amazon.com/ch/06-0662116 - feel free to share the link with your family and friends.

Are you missing reading your copy of The Upper Room? You can get it! Just email your name and address to milfordfirstucc@yahoo.com or call the Church office at 203-877-4277.  

Now Easier than Ever!-- Buy or order gift cards to stores you already go to at face value in the Narthex before service or at coffee hour! Check or cash only. [ more ]