From its beginnings, the Christian Church has been a teaching and learning community. The first followers of Jesus called him “Teacher,” and then they traveled across cultures and nations sharing the teachings of Christ with others.

Today, at First Congregational Church of Stamford, we seek to proclaim the good news of God’s grace in different ways that are meaningful to people’s lives at all ages. For what people know can change how they understand, make sense of, and live their lives.

Breathe In

“Nurture” – Identity-based Groups

Nurture groups provide a space for the people of First Congregational Church to gather in a non-classroom setting in order to build religious community.

• Pilgrim Fellowship – Grades 6-12
• YABS – Young Adult Bible Study
• START – Seniors Talking About Religious Things (COMING SOON!)
• New Beginnings – Adults and family potluck dinners (COMING SOON!)
• Claiming the Promise Bible Study – For individuals self-identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (COMING SOON!)

“Explore” – Classes for all ages

We offer education and exploration programs for people of all ages. Children’s Church School, Spiritual Journeys, Young Adult Bible Study, and Retreats are some of the ways we teach and learn more about the good news of God’s unconditional love and grace.

Children:

• The Heart<3 Room – Crawlers through 2 years, and Preschool
• Primaries – Children: PreK, K, and Grade 1
• Pre-Tweens – Children: Grades 2-4
• Club 57 – Grades 5-7

Youth:

• Our Whole Lives – elective, comprehensive sexuality education for Grades 7-9

Adults:

• Sunday Conversations – All are welcome after worship to discuss the morning’s scriptures
• Spiritual Journeys on Monday Nights  (Offered by Deacons)
• Racism Reflection Group on Monday, January 9 and following (Offered by Maureen Matthews)
• communion with the Bible on Thursday Nights (Offered by Pastor Jane Ann)

Breathe Out

Worship

• Futurarium – PreK-Grade 6
• YaYA Worship – Youth (Grades 6-12) and Young Adult Worship (COMING SOON!)

Serve

Social action programs and church service opportunities

• Response Center for Children

Safe Church Policy

First Congregation Church conducts background checks on all adults who work with children, and we employ trained and certified childcare workers to work with our youngest children. Additionally, we maintain adequate staffing in classrooms on Sunday mornings to ensure the safety and comfort of both our children and teachers.