First Congregational-Christian Church, New Gloucester, Maine

First Congregational-Christian Church, New Gloucester, Maine An Open and Affirming Congregation of the United Church of Christ. Sunday Worship at 9:30am 🏳️‍🌈 Go figure.

Most people still use the name “Congregational” because that’s what we were called for many generations. Originally, we were simply called “First Parish.” Back in 1765, when the church and town were formed, the congregationalists were “it”–town and church were one and the same. That picture changed very quickly after the Revolution, as other protestant groups formed congregations here. In the 193

0′s the Congregationalists joined with the Christian Church (a small, like-minded denomination whose churches were located mostly in the Carolinas, Virginia, and New England)…which is why our official name became “Congregational-Christian.” Then, in 1957, the Congregational-Christian denomination joined with the Evangelical and Reformed denomination(big in Pennsylvania and the Midwest) to become the United Church of Christ. For many reasons, our church, along with many in our area, never dropped the “Congregational” name. The most honest of those reasons might be that nobody could make us do it (which should tell you something about congregationalists). Now that the United Church of Christ has been around for more than 50 years and people know the name, folks who come here “from away” can’t find us because we DON’T use it.

Hope to see you this Saturday Nov 1 at the New Gloucester Congregational Church - Village Coffee House. All are welcome...
10/28/2025

Hope to see you this Saturday Nov 1 at the New Gloucester Congregational Church - Village Coffee House. All are welcome!

Our next Food Pantry distribution is coming up this Saturday (9/13) and we are in need of volunteers! Volunteers should...
09/09/2025

Our next Food Pantry distribution is coming up this Saturday (9/13) and we are in need of volunteers! Volunteers should arrive by 7:45am and will help distribute food, check in food pantry guests, and assist with clean up when distribution ends at 9:30am.

If you can help, please call the church office (926-3260) or email [email protected].

And if you are in need of food assistance this week, the food pantry is open to any New Gloucester resident. Just come to the Food Pantry between 8am-9:30am on Saturday to receive a pre-filled box of groceries, and choose the breads, fresh produce or other items you can use. We also have books and puzzles on the bookshelf for you to take!

What we mean we talk about "loving our neighbors..."Tomorrow, Pastor Kelli will deliver the items we collected for New B...
07/15/2025

What we mean we talk about "loving our neighbors..."

Tomorrow, Pastor Kelli will deliver the items we collected for New Beginnings in Lewiston - including 111pairs of new underwear!

Today, Barbara dropped off a truck full of groceries for the Food Pantry. She collected groceries instead of gifts to celebrate her birthday.

And earlier this month, the Coastal Winds Community Band shared an evening of music with the community and we raised over $600 to support the Food Pantry.

Thanks for being part of our mission to care for all of our neighbors!

The band is almost ready, and there's plenty of space on the lawn for you! Concert starts at 6:30 with donations to supp...
07/01/2025

The band is almost ready, and there's plenty of space on the lawn for you! Concert starts at 6:30 with donations to support the New Gloucester Food Pantry.

Hope to see you at the Strawberry Festival on Thursday!
06/24/2025

Hope to see you at the Strawberry Festival on Thursday!

The Historical Society’s annual Strawberry Festival returns on Thursday, June 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the vestry of the First Congregational Church, 19 Gloucester Hill Road. Enjoy native strawberries, homemade biscuits, whipped cream and frozen custard. There will also be music by local favorite J...

Join us on July 1st for a summer concert on the lawn featuring the Freeport Community Band. Donations will be collected...
06/17/2025

Join us on July 1st for a summer concert on the lawn featuring the Freeport Community Band. Donations will be collected to support the New Gloucester Food Pantry.

This month we are collecting hygiene essentials for New Beginnings, and we welcome your donations! You can drop off any...
06/12/2025

This month we are collecting hygiene essentials for New Beginnings, and we welcome your donations! You can drop off any of the items on the list below at the church.

Thanks to the Girl Scouts of Maine for donating 10 cases of cookies for the Food Pantry! They will be a fun treat to sha...
06/11/2025

Thanks to the Girl Scouts of Maine for donating 10 cases of cookies for the Food Pantry! They will be a fun treat to share.

Thanks to everyone who attended or assisted with the Cumberland Association meeting yesterday. We enjoyed hosting clergy...
05/04/2025

Thanks to everyone who attended or assisted with the Cumberland Association meeting yesterday. We enjoyed hosting clergy, delegates and visitors from across the Association for a celebration of music and to welcome a new congregation into the UCC!

Address

19 Gloucester Hill Rd (Mailing Address: P.O. Box 114)
New Gloucester, ME
04260

Telephone

(207) 926-3260

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