The First Congregational Church of Westbrook, Connecticut Loving God, Serving Our Neighbor, Transforming Our Community
What's Happening?
Our church is more than just Sunday prayers. There’s a whole lot happening with our community throughout the week. Our church is literally in the heart of Westbrook making us a hub of activity, housing many opportunities to gather, serve, and heal.
Recurring Events
Shoreline
Soup Kitchen
Shoreline Soup Kitchen is an interfaith service that provides food and fellowship to those in need and educates our community on hunger and poverty. We are a meal site every Friday evening and welcome clients and volunteers.
Yoga
Join our weekly adult yoga classes with Cheryl. Beginners to yoga and all levels of experience are welcome. Donations for class support the ministries of Westbrook Congregational Church
Inter-Church Youth Group
Youth from Essex, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook Congregational Churches gather on two Sunday Evenings monthly, plus additional events for fellowship, service, and faith exploration.
Monday Morning Women's Devotions
Mondays at 9:30 am women gather in our Chapel for devotions. No preparation is needed. Come when you can, as often as you can.
Sunday School
Sunday School beings in worship at 10:00 am. After a message geared toward our young worshippers, children go to their own Chapel space to engage in Bible stories and faith formation.
Java with
Pastor Jeanette
Pastor Jeanette has drop-in hours at Julie's Cup of Joe on Main St, Westbrook on Wednesdays from 8-10am, Sept-June. Community and church members are welcome to join her for a cup of coffee and conversation.
Bibles and Breakfast
Pastor Jeanette holds bible study over breakfast on Thursday mornings at 8 am at local restaurants. All are welcome to join at any point. No preparation is needed. Contact her for the latest location and topic.
Lunch Bunch
An informal grief group for those who have lost a spouse. They meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month over lunch for support and fellowship.
Choir
Our church choir welcomes singers of all abilities who love to sing to the Lord. They meet on Thursdays at 6:00 pm and Sunday mornings at 9:00 am for rehearsals. During Advent 2024 we meet only on Sundays.
All are welcome!
Handbell Ringers
Our intergenerational handbell group makes beautiful music during multiple Sunday worship services. They rehearse on Sundays at 11:15 and welcome ringers of all levels.
Guys and Golf
Meeting on Monday mornings, this group of guys share devotions and golf together (or comment on golf together). They form new groups each Fall and Spring season.
Alcoholics Anonymous
AA is a fellowship of people who help each other to stay sober. They offer help to anyone who has a drinking problem and wants to do something about it. We host two meetings per week on our church campus.
Spiritual Direction
Pastor Jeanette offers ongoing Spiritual Direction in small group and individual settings. Contact her for the latest offerings or for an individual meeting.
Coffee Hour
Following our Sunday worship, we truly cherish the wonderful time of food and fellowship together. It's thanks to our amazing volunteers that we can create thisome newcomers! warm atmosphere and warmly welc
Blessing Box
Outside our church is a Blessing Box filled regularly with non-perishable foods. It is always open and often in need of being restocked.