Church profile
United Church of Chester
United Church of Christ · Chester, CT
United Church of Christ in Chester
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About this church
United Church of Chester in Chester, Connecticut, gathers for Sunday worship at 10:00 a.m., moving to 9:00 a.m. during July and August. Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month, and services can also be followed by livestream for those who cannot attend in person. The congregation is a member of the United Church of Christ, describes itself as an Open and Affirming church, and traces its roots to a Congregational church founded in 1740 and a Baptist church founded in 1822, which united in 1941.
Beyond Sunday morning, the church hosts a Senior Choir that rehearses Thursday evenings, along with concerts, a Christmas Fair, a Christmas toy drive, Thanksgiving food baskets, and a rummage and bake sale. A weekly backpack program provides food to local schoolchildren for the weekend. Shoreline Soup Kitchens serves a meal at the church on Sunday evenings at 5:00. Community groups using the building include Cub Scouts, the Chester Garden Club, Irish dance classes, and restorative yoga. Baptisms for infants, youth, and adults and weddings can be arranged through the church office. The church is at 29 West Main Street, a short drive from Route 9 Exit 8. The office is open Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; confirm worship times and event dates on the website calendar before visiting.
Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Home page: Sunday worship time, UCC membership, address · Worship page: Sunday times, communion, baptisms, weddings · About page: history, choir, activities, community groups · Contact page: address, office hours, directions
Service times
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Ministries and visitor notes
- Communion — First Sunday of each month
Location
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