First Congregational Church of West Haven

First Congregational Church of West Haven We are a growing family of faith carrying out the mission of Jesus as His disciples. Hear Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here.

Welcome to The First Congregational Church of West Haven, a member of the United Church of Christ! Our doors are open wide to all those seeking to find a safe, but invigorating place for spiritual life, growth, fellowship and service. We hope you will join us some Sunday morning when our worship begins at 10:30 a.m. You will find that you are surrounded by people just like you – people filled with

hopes and fears, joys and sorrows, strengths and weaknesses. Our common thread is that we are all committed to growing in our faith and letting our faith propel our actions in this world. Whether you are a spiritual seeker who’s just starting to ask questions about God, or a committed believer who wants to sink the roots of your faith even deeper, you can find a home at The First Congregational Church of West Haven. See more or post your own memories with !

Please join us - Open to Public - 💜Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia💜💜 An Educational Program presented by the Alzhei...
06/14/2026

Please join us - Open to Public -
💜Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia💜
💜 An Educational Program presented by the Alzheimer's Association💜

📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM
First Congregational Church of West Haven
464 Campbell Avenue, West Haven

✅Registration Required-Space is Limited
https://form.jotform.com/261346854665063

🍰☕️Complimentary snacks and beverages will be provided.

💜 PLUS COMMUNITY RESOURCE TABLES 💜
Information and support for caregivers, seniors, and families, including resources from the City of West Haven Health Department and Elderly Services Department and other community partners.
Please help us spread the word by sharing this event with family, friends, caregivers, and anyone who may benefit from this important presentation.

Tomorrow is the day 💚🏫✨ We are raising funds to transform our children’s and youth ministry classrooms into vibrant, wel...
06/08/2026

Tomorrow is the day 💚

🏫✨ We are raising funds to transform our children’s and youth ministry classrooms into vibrant, welcoming spaces where young people can learn, grow, explore their faith, and build lifelong connections. ❤️🙏

🍽️ Join us at Texas Roadhouse on Tuesday, June 9th between 3:00 PM and 10:00 PM and help make a difference in the lives of children and families at First Congregational Church of West Haven!

📱 Simply present this flyer (printed or on your phone) when you dine in or order takeout, and a portion of your purchase will be donated to our Youth Ministries.

🌟 Your support will help us create brighter, more welcoming, and engaging learning spaces for the children and youth who gather at our church each week. These classroom improvements will provide a place where young people can grow in faith, build friendships, learn God’s love, and create lasting memories.

💙 Every meal purchased helps us invest in the next generation.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Whether you’re enjoying dinner with family, meeting friends, or grabbing takeout, we hope you’ll join us for a great meal and a great cause.

🙏 Thank you for helping us nurture young hearts and minds. We couldn’t do it without you!

📢 Please share this post and help us spread the word!!



Last Sunday at First Congregational Church of West Haven we congratulated Pastor Carl Howard on earning his Doctorate an...
06/07/2026

Last Sunday at First Congregational Church of West Haven we congratulated Pastor Carl Howard on earning his Doctorate and celebrated the installation of our 3 new Deacons, Patrick Rodgers, Richard McGaffin & Cheryl Davidson 🎉🙏🏻❤️

The Public is invited to attend:💜Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia💜💜 An Educational Program presented by the Alzheime...
06/07/2026

The Public is invited to attend:
💜Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia💜
💜 An Educational Program presented by the Alzheimer's Association💜

📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM
First Congregational Church of West Haven
464 Campbell Avenue, West Haven

✅Registration Required-Space is Limited
https://form.jotform.com/261346854665063

🍰☕️Complimentary snacks and beverages will be provided.

💜 PLUS COMMUNITY RESOURCE TABLES 💜
Information and support for caregivers, seniors, and families, including resources from the City of West Haven Health Department and Elderly Services Department and other community partners.
Please help us spread the word by sharing this event with family, friends, caregivers, and anyone who may benefit from this important presentation.

📖 A Remarkable Story of West Haven History — and the Man Who Helped Shape It✨Join us for a special evening with Stephen ...
06/01/2026

📖 A Remarkable Story of West Haven History — and the Man Who Helped Shape It✨

Join us for a special evening with Stephen Hildrich, very knowledgeable in aspects of West Haven history, and a conservationist.
Stephen is the founder of the Concerned Citizens for Bradley Point (1979) and the Land Trust of West Haven (1991). At crucial times, he has worked tirelessly to preserve the public shoreline that generations of West Haven residents have enjoyed, and he has preserved the history and character of that 40 year battle.

On Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 5:30 PM, Stephen will present his newly completed 450-page documentary history chronicling West Haven’s 40-year struggle to preserve Savin Rock’s shoreline for public use. This extraordinary work brings together newspaper articles, published letters, photographs, 3 important court cases, firsthand accounts, and other important documents of one of the most significant preservation efforts in our city’s history.

📍 First Congregational Church of West Haven
Thursday, June 18, 2025 - 5:30 PM
464 Campbell Avenue, West Haven
Fellowship Hall

During the presentation, Stephen will:

📚 Share the story behind the book and the remarkable events that shaped our shoreline

📜 Display original historical documents and materials

🎁 Donate copies of the book to local organizations and historians, including the Land Trust of West Haven, First Congregational Church of West Haven, and the West Haven Historical Society, and others.

Whether you are a lifelong resident, history enthusiast, preservation advocate, or simply curious about the story behind the shoreline we enjoy today, this is a unique opportunity to learn from someone who lived it, saved the documents, and helped make it happen.

Stephen’s knowledge of West Haven history, especially of the First Congregational Church, where he is Church Historian, is truly extraordinary, and his passion for preserving our community’s heritage is inspiring.

The public is warmly invited to attend. (We regret that this event is inadvertently scheduled at the same time as the WHHS graduation.)

Please share this event with anyone who loves West Haven and its history.

🌱✨ Faith, Fun & Growing Together! ✨🌱What a wonderful day we had at our Seed Planting Event!🪴🌼We were thrilled to welcome...
06/01/2026

🌱✨ Faith, Fun & Growing Together! ✨🌱

What a wonderful day we had at our Seed Planting Event!🪴🌼We were thrilled to welcome so many families, children, and community members who joined us for an afternoon of creativity, learning, and faith.

Kirsten Vargo, Director of Youth Ministries shared the beautiful Bible story of the mustard seed, reminding us that even the smallest seed can grow into something amazing—just as God can do great things through even the smallest acts of faith.🙏🏻

After the story, the children and adults enjoyed decorating their flower pots and planting flower seeds to take home and nurture. By now, many of those seeds should be beginning to sprout, and we hope our young gardeners are seeing the first signs of growth!🪴

We would love to see how your flowers are doing! 🌼🌷 If your seeds have started to sprout or bloom, please share a photo in the comments or send us a picture. We’d love to celebrate their growth with you.

Because of the overwhelming enthusiasm from our young gardeners and their families, we are already looking forward to doing this again. Stay tuned—we’ll definitely be planning another seed planting event in the future! 🌼🌸

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this event such a special day. Watching families learn, create, and grow together is exactly what community is all about.

🎓✨ Celebrating Our Guided by Values Scholarship Recipients ✨🎓Over the past few weeks, First Congregational Church of Wes...
06/01/2026

🎓✨ Celebrating Our Guided by Values Scholarship Recipients ✨🎓

Over the past few weeks, First Congregational Church of West Haven has had the privilege of recognizing two outstanding West Haven High School seniors, Alexia Natalia Cachay-Sosa and Samara Arbour as the recipients of our 2026 Guided by Values Scholarships.

We were honored to attend the West Haven High School Scholarship Awards Night, where we presented each student with a certificate and invited them and their families to join us for a special luncheon at our church.

What they didn’t know was that thanks to the incredible generosity of members of our congregation, the original scholarship awards of $500 each had been doubled to $1,000 each! It was a joy to surprise them with this gift and celebrate their hard work, character, and accomplishments.

At our luncheon, we had the opportunity to spend time with Alexia, Samara, and their families, learn more about their future plans, and present them with their scholarship checks. It was a meaningful day filled with encouragement, gratitude, and hope for the future.

We are so proud of these remarkable young women and look forward to seeing all that they will accomplish in the years ahead.

A heartfelt thank you to our church members whose generosity made it possible to increase these scholarship awards. Your support is helping invest in the next generation and making a lasting impact in the lives of local students.

Congratulations, Alexia and Samara! May God continue to guide your paths as you pursue your dreams and use your gifts to make a difference in the world.

💜 ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION 💜FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:The Public is invited to attendUnderstanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia.Alz...
05/29/2026

💜 ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION 💜

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

The Public is invited to attend

Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia.

Alzheimer’s is not normal aging. It’s a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Join us to learn about the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, risk factors and evolving research and treatments.

The event will be held on:
📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM

🍰☕️Complimentary snacks and beverages will be provided.

📍 First Congregational Church of West Haven
464 Campbell Avenue
West Haven, CT

Sponsored by First Congregational Church of West Haven and in collaboration with the City of West Haven Health Department & Elderly Services Department

Whether you are concerned about yourself, caring for a loved one, or simply want to learn more, this seminar will provide valuable information and support.

✅ Registration Required – Space is Limited

Register here:
https://form.jotform.com/261346854665063

💜 PLUS COMMUNITY RESOURCE TABLES 💜

Information and support for caregivers, seniors, and families, including resources from the City of West Haven Health Department and other community partners.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this event with family, friends, caregivers, and anyone who may benefit from this important presentation.

West Haven Health Department West Haven City Hall The West Haven Senior Center

🌱 🌼FREE SEED PLANTING EVENT 🌼🌱Join us for a hands-on Seed Planting Event that’s fun for all ages!Kids (and grown-ups!) w...
05/14/2026

🌱 🌼FREE SEED PLANTING EVENT 🌼🌱

Join us for a hands-on Seed Planting Event that’s fun for all ages!
Kids (and grown-ups!) will get to plant seeds, learn about growing plants, and take something home to nurture.🪴🌸

✅ Free event
✅ All supplies provided
✅ Family-friendly & educational

Come grow with us and enjoy a meaningful time together! 🌼

👉 Everyone is welcome -

‼️Must Register so we have enough supplies‼️

Scan the QR code or click the link to register 👇🏻

https://forms.gle/vxSY9xBhuyPqvMyCA

Today is the Day 💙 May 6-7!! The Great Give I just wanted to take a moment to say… thank you to those who ha...
05/06/2026

Today is the Day 💙

May 6-7!! The Great Give

I just wanted to take a moment to say… thank you to those who have donated so far 🙏🏻💙

Seeing the support already coming in truly means so much to me — and to the people we serve every week.

This work is really close to our hearts here at First Congregational Church of West Haven

The meals, the diaper drive, the families we meet… it’s real, and it matters.

Our volunteers show up day after day, no questions asked, giving their time, energy, and hearts to serve our community. They work tirelessly behind the scenes and on the front lines—preparing meals, supporting families, and making sure no one feels forgotten. It’s because of them that we’re able to do what we do. We truly live by the words we stand on: seek to serve, love without limits—and our volunteers embody that in every single thing they do.💙🙏🏻

If you’ve been thinking about giving, we would be so grateful if you did.
And if you already have — thank you for being part of this with us!!❤️

👉 Donate here:

https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/first-congregational-church-of-west-haven-ct

Address

1 Church Street
West Haven, CT
06516

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 1pm
Tuesday 9am - 1pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
Thursday 9am - 1pm
Friday 9am - 1pm
Sunday 10am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+12039336291

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