First Congregational Church

About this church

First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, known as Concord's First Church, gathers for worship in Concord every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Services are held in Phillips Chapel at 79 Clinton Street and last about an hour. Worship can also be joined online, and the site points to Zoom, a live stream and a archive of past services for anyone who cannot attend in person. The congregation describes itself as Open and Affirming, and its history reaches back almost 300 years.

Music is a large part of congregational life. Jazz Sanctuary is a monthly jazz worship experience held on the third Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m. in Hanna Hall, combining live music with prayers, readings and conversation. On the first Sunday of each month, Hanna Hall also hosts an open jazz jam session for musicians of all ages and abilities. A Musicians' Flea Market and jazz fundraisers appear on the events calendar. Outreach is another stated priority: on the first Thursday of the month, members volunteer to cook a meal at the Friendly Kitchen in Concord. First-time visitors can use the I'm New page to ask questions or request a call from the pastor, and a weekly e-newsletter is available by email signup. Times and events can change, so confirm on the website before visiting.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Address, phone, UCC affiliation, and welcome · Worship times, Phillips Chapel, Jazz Sanctuary · Jazz jam, Friendly Kitchen volunteering, events · Visitor information and contact form

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