First Church In Sterling

About this church

First Church in Sterling, at 6 Meetinghouse Hill Road in Sterling, Massachusetts, gathers for worship on Sundays at 10 a.m. The congregation describes itself as a theologically diverse Christian community in association with the United Church of Christ and the Unitarian Universalist Association, and as an Open and Affirming church. Greeters hand out name tags at the door, and ushers provide a bulletin with the order of service. Worship opens with announcements, a call to worship, prayer, and a hymn, then moves through scripture readings, a sermon, music, prayers, and an offering. It usually lasts about an hour and ten minutes. Holy Communion is held on the first Sunday of each month, and there is no dress code.

Worship is multi-generational, with children and adults together. Professional childcare for babies and toddlers is offered in the Kinderwatch room during the service. Sunday school for grades 2 to 6 and Spirit Play for preschool through grade 1 meet at 10:15 a.m. Teens in grades 7 to 12 can join Donut Church after worship and Pizza Church on Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. A Sunday evening confirmation program is also listed. Children, adult, and bell choirs are active. In warmer months, services are sometimes held outdoors on the common, weather permitting, and worship can also be followed on Facebook Live. The site says the building is fully wheelchair accessible. Confirm program times on the church website before visiting.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Worship time, what to expect, childcare, choirs · Affiliation, Open and Affirming, accessibility · Children and youth programs and times · Address, phone and Sunday 10am worship

Service times

Confirm current times directly with the church before visiting.

Ministries and visitor notes

• Holy Communion — First Sunday of each month

Location