First Congregational Church of Bristol

About this church

First Congregational Church of Bristol is a United Church of Christ congregation that has worshiped on Federal Hill since 1747. Its intergenerational community connects Christian worship with music, prayer, children’s formation, youth fellowship, food access, shelter support, school partnerships, and seasonal mission work. Organ, piano, guitar, youth choir, handbells, and the Spirit Choir contribute varied music, while the church’s outreach relationships address physical, emotional, and spiritual needs around Bristol.

Sunday worship begins at 10:00 a.m. in person and online with singing, prayer, Scripture, and preaching. Communion is open regardless of age or membership, with gluten-containing and gluten-free options. Preschoolers through eighth graders may leave after the Passing of the Peace for Kids’ Club Bible stories, crafts, or games; a Creative Corner supports children who stay in worship or attend on other Sundays. Grades six through twelve meet first and third Sundays 5:00–7:00 p.m., September through June, for dinner, games, conversation, and service. Confirmation serves grades eight and nine. Every other Friday, Connecticut Mobile Foodshare uses the church parking lot for a no-questions-asked outdoor market. Public pages do not specify service length, dress, regular parking guidance, accessibility, nursery care, child check-in, secure pickup, volunteer screening, Communion frequency, or livestream delay.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 26, 2026. Sources: Official about page, 1747 origin, United Church of Christ identity, community re · Official worship page, Sunday hour, online worship, service elements, Communion · Official children and youth page, Kids’ Club, Creative Corner, grades, youth sch · Official outreach page, Mobile Foodshare, shelter and school partnerships, missi

Service times

Confirm current times directly with the church before visiting.

Ministries and visitor notes

• Kids’ Club, preschool–grade 8 — during selected Sunday worship services
• Connecticut Mobile Foodshare — every other Friday; dates vary

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