First Congregational Church of Barkhamsted

About this church

First Congregational Church of Barkhamsted holds its Sunday service at 10:00 a.m. at 6 Old Town Hall Road, just off Route 181 in Barkhamsted, Connecticut. The congregation is also known as Center Church because of its location in Barkhamsted Center. It belongs to the National Association of Congregational Churches and the Fellowship of Northeast Congregational Christian Churches. The church was gathered in 1781, and the present Greek Revival meetinghouse, begun in 1844, sits in a National Register of Historic Places district. The website invites visitors to come for an hour of peace and some welcoming faces, with music as part of the service.

The church describes its purpose as gathering followers of Jesus Christ to worship God and to live out his teaching, in the long Congregational tradition of faith and freedom. A pastor leads the congregation, and lay boards and committees handle Christian education, music, hospitality and outreach. A newsletter is posted on the website, and Old Home Day in September is a long-running tradition on the church steps. The church office is not staffed regularly, so callers should leave a message at 860-324-4267. Visitors should confirm service details on the website.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Homepage: service time and location · About Us: service, boards, purpose · Contact info: physical address and phone

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