OUR HISTORY

Founding and Early Civic Role
Our history as an independent church began in 1739, when 44 members organized the Church Society at Sharon’s first town meeting. Establishing the society was a necessary step toward incorporating the Town of Sharon because the pastor and deacons played central roles in town government.

From Meeting House to House of Worship
In 1824, as the Bill of Rights was taking effect, the present red-brick meeting house was built. The First Amendment to the United States Constitution separated the functions of church and government, and members gradually came to view the building as a “House of Worship” rather than a venue for civil and political affairs. Today, the former meeting house is known as Sharon Congregational Church. Located within the town’s historic district, the graceful brick structure is distinguished by its Christopher Wren–style steeple.

A Continuing Legacy of Faith
We praise the Lord for our heritage of faithful pastors, including Cotton Mather Smith, and for the dedicated people who have worked to share the message of the gospel with our community and the world.