The Community Congregational United Church of Christ, or CCUCC, prides itself on being an all-inclusive church. It accepts everyone in the community, regardless of race, age, socioeconomic status or sexual orientation. The church had its first meetings in a sugar beet factory in 1896 and was simply called the "community church." Over the years, this church has transformed itself into a progressive establishment. CCUCC also owns and operates the nondenominational Mayflower preschool nearby. Sunday service is at 10am.
The First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn United Church of Christ, gives off a sense of history and majesty. A soaring building of brick on the corner of Forest and Anthony, the church has spires that shoot into the sky. The church's cornerstone indicates that it was placed in 1927, and inside, one feels the sense of generations of worshipers having sung, prayed and reflected in the sanctuary. In addition to a Sunday worship service, the church offers programs for kids, moms with children, Bible studies and classes that have covered such topics as the Bible and ecology and the Bible and food. Led by Senior Minister Rev. Dr. Lillian Daniel and Associate Minister Rev. Seth Carey, the church features a sanctuary filled with wooden pews and a substantial pipe organ. From the ceiling, a white banner hangs with these words: "God is still speaking."
The Eliot Church is a Protestant congregation that is a member of the United Church of Christ, with deep roots in New England congregationalism. The church is located near Newton Corner and has a parking lot that can be accessed via Church St. Sunday service is held at 10am.
Located in the historic center of Natick, the First Congregational Church is considered one of the oldest in town. The Victorian Gothic style red brick building was built in 1651 and moved from South Natick to its current location in 1799. It was named to the National Registry of Historic Places in 1977. Rev. Victoria Alford Guest and Rev. Summer F. Shaud preside over the church, which runs its own non-sectarian pre-school.
Accotink is known for having a welcoming congregation and promoting spiritual and intellectual growth while teaching children and adults to celebrate all the world's religions. Accotink offers children's programs, adult session, and covenant groups. This is a loving community that strengthens how you believe, not what you believe.
The Avon Congregational Church is a historical landmark that was established in 1819. Its meeting house, built by architect David Hoadley, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Worship services are led by the Rev. Martha Chenault. According to the church website congregation members not only volunteer in Avon and surrounding areas, but also in other countries, whether caring for children in Hartford who need a safe place to play, caring for orphans in Guatemala or helping the homeless and others in need. The church has a nursery school and has affiliated programs on radio stations such as WTIC AM, WTIC FM, WRCH and WZMX, as well as television stations, including WFSB, WTNH and WVIT.
UCP of Reston is an ecumenical church uniting in ministry four denominations: Christian Church, Church of Christ, Presbyterian Church and United Methodist Church.
Since its founding in 1973, UCP members has had an active membership and community. The church has many programs for all ages, as well as a preschool on the property.
This congregation of the United Church of Christ (CCMI) strives to be a welcoming Christian community that supports the understanding of God and Jesus Christ through the rites of sacrament, prayer retreats and bible classes. The United Church of Christ also does not support a centralized church or doctrinal authority, illustrated by the lack of wooden pews inside the church sanctuary.
The church also supports several local and national service causes through a number of Global Ministries including the Atlantic Street Center, Family and Social Services, SafePlace and Treehouse.
The church's airy, circular sanctuary overlooks a wooded hillside and a small outdoor amphitheatre through large windows. There is also a small memorial garden and children's play structure nearby.
