Westbrook Congregational Church is an inclusive community that embraces and celebrates all who seek to love and serve God. As followers of Christ, we believe in giving love and support to all people and affirming their sacred worth. Our church is dedicated to sharing the love of Christ through service, fellowship, and worship. Our community puts faith into practice by sharing our gifts and spreading God's love. WCC is a hub of activity, functioning in many ways as a community center, housing worship, yoga, music classes, faith formation classes, and a Spanish-speaking congregation. We are also a partner with recovery support group programs and Shoreline Soup Kitchen and Pantries as a weekly active hot meal site.  

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WCC is an Open and Affirming Church in the Southern New England Conference of the United Church of Christ. This means we proclaim at every worship service, "No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here!" We, embrace, affirm, and celebrate all who seek to love and serve God. As followers of Jesus, we promise our love and support to all persons, embracing differences of age, race, culture, ethnicity, mental and physical capability, marital choice, sexual orientation, gender identity, faith background and socioeconomic status. We offer all sacraments and rites to those who join our circle of faith and extend all responsibilities and privileges to those who choose covenant membership.

 

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Locally, we collaborate with Essex and Old Saybrook Congregational Churches through our Youth Group, joint worship services, and events throughout the year. We are proud members of the Middlesex Association of UCC Churches and the Valley Shore Ecumenical Congregations.

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About the United Church of Christ

The United Church of Christ (UCC) was formed in 1957 by Protestant Reformers with a bold vision for unity and faith in action. We believe in one God, and we affirm that the Bible continues to speak to us today. Our approach to Scripture honors tradition while remaining open to fresh understanding and God’s ongoing guidance for life in today’s world. As a UCC congregation, we seek to be both faithful and relevant—honoring our roots while engaging the challenges of a changing world. Our ordained ministers are well-educated and committed to equipping all believers for active Christian ministry. We celebrate two sacraments: baptism and Holy Communion, which are central to our shared life of faith.

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We live out our faith through four defining characteristics:

Christian
We are part of the Body of Christ - the global Christian church. Like the earliest followers of Jesus, we seek to continue Christ’s ministry of love, healing, justice, and peace in the world.

 

Congregational
Each UCC congregation is unique and self-governing. Worship, leadership, and decision-making are shaped by the members, who covenant with one another and with God. As a congregation, we are connected in wider covenant with the Middlesex Association and the Southern New England Conference, working together for greater impact.

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Evangelical
Evangelism, for us, means sharing the good news of God’s love revealed in Jesus Christ. This inclusive message is at the heart of our worship and outreach. We welcome all people - no matter where they are on life’s journey - to encounter hope, healing, and purpose.

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Reformed
We are rooted in the Reformed tradition, which encourages continual reflection, renewal, and openness to God’s Spirit. We are always being shaped and reshaped by God’s grace as we grow in faith together.

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