Are you looking for a caring community?

Do you want to make a difference?

Do you feel like something is missing?

Are you searching for a new inclusive, welcoming and friendly faith community changing lives and sharing God's love?

You can find all that at First Congregational Church of Bethel, UCC.

 Join us Saturday, October 7th anytime between 11 am and 2 pm for a time to explore the church, meey Pastor Ryan, the highly-talented Dana (Music Director), and the congregation,enjoy lunch and more. 

First Congregational Church of Bethel will hold a Blood Drive on Friday, September 29th from 12 to 5 pm, in partnership with the American Red Cross.  Appointments are available - please register at redcrossblood.org - more information can be found by clicking the button below.

Join us on Saturday, December 10, 2022, from 12 to 2 pm for a visit with Santa!  Click the button below for more information!

All are invited to receive Ashes to Go outside Molten Java on Wednesday, February 14th from 7 to 9 am.

Start your Ash Wednesday with a blessing, ashes, and preparing your heart for the season of Lent.  We'll be outside to offer you ashes, or a blessing.

Don't forget to grab a coffee from Molten Java while you're here.

Hosted by First Congregational Church of Bethel, UCC, and St. Thomas Episcopal Church.

Don't miss an incredible dinner hosted by the Youth at First Church on Sunday, February 25th at 5:30 pm.

Everyone is invited!  Bring your friends.  No RSVP required but certainly appreciated.  Free will offering.

Join us Saturday, March 2^nd for a morning fellowship, food and service.  Everyone is invited to some fun spring cleaning at First Church.  All ability levels and skill sets welcome.  We'll begin at 9 am, and you are welcome anytime after 9.  Click for more information to learn about starting early.

We are putting our faith in action.  On March 10^th, we will assemble our Church World Service Hygiene Kits.  CWS distributes the kits around the world to communities in need.  You can be a part of making the transition after disaster more bearable.  You can drop off your hygiene kit items at church on Sunday or during the week.  Everyone is welcome to help assemble the kits.  It will be an afternoon of fun, fellowship, and food on Sunday, March 10^th after worship.  Click for more information to get donation details.

FCCB's annual Tag Sale will take place on Saturday, June 15th!  You are invited! Tell your friends and gather your good unneeded items!

You can donate your treasures now.  They can be dropped off M - F between 9:30 and 12.

 More information by clicking the button below.

This summer we will worship outside on the Lawn at First Church Bethel on June 30^th & August 18^th at 10 am.  You are welcome to bring a comfortable chair or use ours.  Wear your comfortable clothes and immerse yourself in creation as we celebrate the unconditional Love of God.

The rain/bad weather date will be the following Sunday 7/7 & 8/25 if needed.  We'll post on the church Facebook page and email the church if there is a needed change.

Fun for the whole family!  Join us Saturday, August 3^rd from 11 am to 2 pm.  Marvel at the balloon artist.  Get crafty.  Enjoy the yummy food.  Listen to amazing storytelling.  Brighten yours and everyone's day with a stop at the face painting station.  Test your skills with a variety of games.  Both of the local volunteer fire departments and the Bethel police department have been invited again this year.  And enjoy Ice Cream from the Ice Cream Truck!  For more information call 203-743-1877.  Don't miss it!

Bring your favorite Bag (School, Work, Golf, Hiking, Shopping, etc.) for a Blessing on Sunday morning, September 15th, at 10 AM.  This is a blessing for our young people on their school year ahead, as well as for all adults on the year ahead.  You are invited to also receive a "Blessing Bag Tag" as a reminder of God's Love that you carry always.

Calling all 6th through 12th Grade Youth!  You are invited to take part in the First Church Youth Group.  We have a great time getting to know each other, having fun at youth group, doing service work, growing in our faith, playing games, fun outing adventures, meeting with other youth groups, and even enjoying some great food.  It is a blast and you are invited

You can learn more about Youth Ministry at First Church by contacting Pastor Ryan.

You can also learn more by following the First Church Bethel Facebook page.

Bring your beloved creature for a blessing. Pastor Ryan will offer a blessing over your furry, fuzzy, hairy, scaly, feathered Dear Ones.  You are also welcome to bring a picture if that is easier or safer.

All are welcome for this Holy Moment.  Please have your pet on a leash or in an appropriate carrier for their safety, and for the safety of every creature gathered.

The Pumpkin Fest is an afternoon of fun for all.

There are Games, Crafts, Storytelling, Pumpkin Painting, Yummy Autumn themed Goodies & more Fun.  Everyone is welcome to join in the fun at no cost.

Click the button below for more information!

The Book of Remembrance and Whitcomb Music Fund are a unique opportunity to support the special ministry of the church and honor your loved ones.

You can make a gift in honor and in memory of your loved ones in the weeks before November 3^rd.  The names of our loved ones will be read during the service.

These gifts have supported special projects throughout the church and the music ministry at First Church.  

A delicious pot roast dinner, prepared by the FCCB CONGO COOKS!  This year, you have the option of ordering your dinners for curbside pick up between 4 & 5 pm, or dine in from 5:30 to 7 pm in the church fellowship hall. Click the button below for more information!

Everyone is invited to this fun All Ages Event.  Chrismons are ornaments in the shape of Christian symbols, usually in gold and white. There are angels, doves, crosses, anchors, and so very much more.  It will be a wonderful time of fellowship, fun, faith, and Christmas!  See you then.

The Advent season is BUSY!  Join us for a short (~30 minute) Devotional Service in the Deacons Chapel, in the balcony of First Church on Thursday mornings during Advent: December 5^th, 12^th, and 19^th.  You can join in person or by going to the church Facebook page and watching the live feed: https://www.facebook.com/FCCBCT

The 3rd Sunday in Advent (12/15) is ‘Joy’. We light the pink candle of ‘Joy’. Let us share in Joy by having some fun in worship.  Wear your ‘best’ sweater to worship.  It could be your best ‘Ugly’ sweater. It could be your best favorite sweater.  Or somewhere in between. Lights and moving attachments welcome. Let us join in the Joy of the season on Sunday December 15^th with your Ugly/Fun/Favorite/Silly sweater. 

Everyone is invited to experience this Special Service.  A Blue Christmas Service is a unique service that acknowledges not everything is always Merry and Bright during the Christmas season.  A time to reflect on the complexity of the season with lost loved ones, life not always being what you imagined, and knowing sometimes the Christmas Season is just hard.  Bring your whole self, be present, and know that God meets you where you are and just as you are this Advent and Christmas Season.

Celebrate the Light of God, the Prince of Peace, Love of God, Immanuel-God with Us, coming in the world as we celebrate the coming of the Christ Child.  Everyone is welcome to join us for the Christmas Eve Family service at 4 pm.

Join us on Saturday, March 15, 2025 for our annual corned beef dinner! This year, you may either order your dinners to go, or join us in person for dinner!  Details and flyer on the corned beef dinner event page.  Call 203-743-1877 to order by Thursday, March 13^th.