First Congregational Church of Ridgefield, CT

06/11/2026

🎶☀️ MAKE MUSIC DAY AT FCC – JUNE 21! ☀️🎶
Celebrate the first day of summer with Make Music Day at First Congregational Church! FCC is proud to once again serve as a venue for this worldwide celebration of music, presented by the NAMM Foundation and sponsored locally by the Ridgefield Arts Council.

📅 Sunday, June 21
🕛 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 FCC Terrace (Rain location: Lund Hall)

Enjoy an afternoon of free live music featuring Shards Duo, Maggie Seligman, Maryna, Denys & Nadiia Shushura, Michael Horwitz, Greg Zaic, and more!

🍔 BBQ available for purchase from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
☕ Free coffee and lemonade all day
🥤 Snacks and drinks available for purchase

Visit makemusicday.org/ridgefield for the full schedule of performers and venues.
Bring your family, friends, and a lawn chair, and spend the afternoon celebrating music and community with us! 🎵

06/01/2026

To all our friends and neighbors - Happy Pride Month!

05/30/2026

🎶 You’re invited! Join us at First Congregational Church, Ridgefield on Tuesday, June 16 at 7:30 PM for a special performance by the nationally recognized Wesley Bell Ringers!

Part of their 60th annual summer tour, this talented ensemble of 18 teenage musicians will perform on more than 150 handbells and handchimes in an unforgettable evening of music.

📍 First Congregational Church, Ridgefield
📅 Tuesday, June 16 | 7:30 PM
🎟️ Free & open to the public (free-will offering received)

05/25/2026

05/08/2026

We’re thrilled to share that the Celebration Ringers Handbell Ensemble of First Congregational Church, Ridgefield, has received the 2026 Ruth Morse Wilson Handbell Award from the National Federation of Music Clubs, a national recognition for excellence in handbell performance! Congratulations to director Kathleen Theisen and all of our talented ringers and percussionists on this wonderful honor. 🔔🎶

Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/4uCQV1Z

04/15/2026

Join us this Sunday!

Stop by our table at the Ridgefield Neighbors and Newcomers Non-Profit Fair on April 19 from 2–4 PM in the Yanity Gym (60 Prospect St.).

Learn about our weekly Community Dinners, where we offer low- or no-cost meals in a warm, welcoming, and judgment-free environment. Find out how you can help make a difference and fight food insecurity right here in Ridgefield.

We hope to see you there!

https://www.firstcongregational.com/

04/02/2026

🌷 Celebrate Easter with Us! 🌷

Join us at First Congregational Church of Ridgefield for a joyful and meaningful Easter celebration. All are welcome to share in worship, music, and community.

✨ Three unique services, each with Communion and special music:
🌅 6:30 AM – Sunrise Service on the Terrace (outdoors)
🎶 8:15 AM – Sanctuary Service
🎺 10:00 AM – Sanctuary Service/Zoom Available

At the 10:00 AM service, everyone is invited to join in singing The Hallelujah Chorus, a powerful and joyful Easter tradition!

📍 103 Main Street (at Main & West Lane, by the fountain)
💻 Learn more: firstcongregational.com

Come as you are! There’s a place for you here. ✨

03/31/2026

🍽️ Community Dinner — All Are Welcome! 🍽️
Leave the cooking to us and come enjoy a warm meal while supporting Ridgefield Social Services. Join neighbors and friends for an evening of connection, care, and community.
🕕 Every Wednesday at 6:00 PM
💵 Suggested donation: $7 (any amount is welcome — cost is never a barrier)
🥫 Food pantry items available to take home
📍 First Congregational Church of Ridgefield
103 Main Street, Ridgefield
🔗 https://www.firstcongregational.com/foodsupport| ☎️ 203-438-8077
Everyone is welcome — come be part of the solution! 💙

03/27/2026

🌷 Celebrate Holy Week & Easter with Us! 🌷
All are welcome at First Congregational Church of Ridgefield! Join us for meaningful worship, joyful music, and a warm, family-friendly community.
📍 103 Main Street (near the fountain at Main & West Lane)
💻 Learn more: firstcongregational.com
Come as you are—there’s a place for you here! ✨