Saugatuck Congregational Church, UCC

Saugatuck Congregational Church, UCC A Community of Christ
Welcoming All People
Learning to Love and Serve
God and Neighbor The pastors are listed on a special plaque in the Narthex.

For generations, on both sides of the Post Road, The Saugatuck Congregational Church has provided not only a place of meeting for the Christian worship of God and for instructions in faith, but also for an exchange of ideas and the challenges of society. Originally the site of Westport's first town meeting, the church continues to hold its doors open to the needs of many people. Currently, there a

re more than 50 different 12-Step Groups meeting daily in various facilities, and the church is host to a Scout Troop, a nursery school, and various other community groups. The congregation is dedicated to the goal of providing a safe, functional, comfortable and appealing house of worship and rooms and facilities that will enhance the work of all who seek and have need of this premise. Since 1832, The Saugatuck Church has called 23 pastors and 25 student, assistant and associate ministers to serve the congregation. We are blessed to have strong leadership in religious education for our children, small groups for adults and inspirational music sung by adult and children's choirs during weekly services. Our outreach to the community and worldwide is very important in our missions. We rejoiced last year, 2012, in celebrating 180 years of worship in Saugatuck Congregational Church. A story, with God's help, both treasured and continued. Our hope and our vision is to be:

“A community of Christ, welcoming all people and learning to love both God and neighbor.”

The steeple of The Saugatuck Church continues to stand tall, beckoning all who wish to share in this work to come through its open doors and then to serve in the world.

“The glory of the Lord, filled the Lord's house… and they worshipped and gave thanks to the Lord.”

—2 Chronicles 7

Westport's Bicentennial time capsule saw daylight today for the first time in 50 years -- thanks to the persistence, ski...
09/05/2026

Westport's Bicentennial time capsule saw daylight today for the first time in 50 years -- thanks to the persistence, skill, heavy equipment, and remarkably good humor of a crew from A.J. Penna & Son Construction.

The capsule was buried on the grounds of our church in 1976 for the Bicentennial, and now for America's 250th birthday 🇺🇲 it's time to dig it back up. But "dig it back up" turned out to be easier said than done. The map left behind by the folks who buried it was more of a *suggestion* than an actual map.

A huge thank-you to A.J. Penna & Son for generously donating their time and equipment -- and especially to Scott, Sal, Felix, Wilbert, Ed, and Jeremy, who spent more than FIVE HOURS finding it and getting it out of the ground. We are so grateful to all of them!

And what's inside this time capsule? Stay tuned - there's an official opening ceremony at Westport Town Hall on Saturday, October 10. After 50 years underground, we figure it can wait one more month. 😎

Summer may be winding down, but a new season of life together is just beginning! Join us for Welcome Home Sunday as we j...
09/01/2026

Summer may be winding down, but a new season of life together is just beginning! Join us for Welcome Home Sunday as we joyously reconnect with old friends, welcome new faces, and celebrate the start of a new program year at Saugatuck. (And stay for our ice cream social after the service!)

It was a small but spirit-filled gathering of worshippers at the Compo Beach service this morning, undaunted by the wind...
08/23/2026

It was a small but spirit-filled gathering of worshippers at the Compo Beach service this morning, undaunted by the wind and pouring rain. Many thanks to the Pivot Ministries choir, whose powerful music never fails to inspire and uplift us, and to Kim and Michael for their thoughtful reflection on Matthew 16:13-20.

And as the service ended, the sun came out! 🌤

As the choir reminded us: "We are the living, breathing, walking testimony of what the Lord has done." 💜

08/23/2026

Pivot Ministries is here at the beach - come join us and hear their beautiful music!!

08/23/2026

Good morning! Due to the rain, the Compo Beach service at 8:30 this morning is being moved to the Pavilion. ☔️ Remember to bring your own chair (and a rain jacket!).

This Sunday, Saugatuck Church is leading 8:30 a.m. worship at Compo Beach! We hope you'll join us on the sand!
08/21/2026

This Sunday, Saugatuck Church is leading 8:30 a.m. worship at Compo Beach! We hope you'll join us on the sand!

Today we’re looking back on a joyful Pride Month, with special thanks to Westport Pride for a wonderful town-wide celebr...
07/02/2026

Today we’re looking back on a joyful Pride Month, with special thanks to Westport Pride for a wonderful town-wide celebration. We loved being part of the festivities and sharing in the community, love, and connection. 🌈

God loves everyone. No exceptions. ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜

In celebration of America's 250th birthday, volunteers from the congregation placed 250 on our front lawn after yesterda...
06/29/2026

In celebration of America's 250th birthday, volunteers from the congregation placed 250 on our front lawn after yesterday's service. We invite you to stop by and enjoy this patriotic tribute in the heart of Westport as we commemorate 250 years of our nation's history!

Mission Trip Update: The group met Senator Blumenthal, then lent helping hands at the Franciscan Monastery Gardens, wher...
06/25/2026

Mission Trip Update: The group met Senator Blumenthal, then lent helping hands at the Franciscan Monastery Gardens, where they harvested kale, cucumber, and squash. They weeded the tomato plants and prepared a large bed for planting by digging trenches and added compost to the soil. Next, they headed to Bread for the City, a local food pantry.

Join us for the next free concert in the Saugatuck Concert Series on April 26, featuring flutist Aimee Toner alongside p...
04/17/2026

Join us for the next free concert in the Saugatuck Concert Series on April 26, featuring flutist Aimee Toner alongside pianist WeiWei Zhai.

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Westport, CT
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