WHO WE ARE

We are a fellowship of believers called to live in the light of Jesus Christ, and to bring His light to a darkened world.

While we are certainly an historic church, our mission is continually refined by the call of Jesus to be His light in the world today. We don’t rest on our laurels; rather we stand on a firm foundation that allows us to proclaim, in action and in words, a new vitality of faith and adventure as we live the life that Jesus gives us. Every day we seek to listen to those who are suffering, those who struggle and those who want to find a new direction and power for their lives. This is not your typical congregational church and it certainly isn’t conventional. Through fresh inspiration, we are discovering dynamic worship and service that allow every man, woman and child to draw nearer to Jesus. We may not be a large church, but we are surely a living church looking to the future with resolve, hopefulness and joy.

Highlights

1739 Organization of the town and church

1742 Erection of the first meeting house

1755 Ordination of Cotton Mather Smith: 52 year pastorate

1768 Erection of the second meeting house

1770 Visit of the great evangelist, Reverend George Whitfield

1823 Great religious revival: 199 persons joined the church

1824 Present meeting house built

1863 Renovation of the sanctuary: church closed for nine months

1939 Tracker organ relocated to the gallery

1955 Erection of the church house at a cost of $90,000

1961 Vote to join the United Church of Christ

1989 250th anniversary celebration

2007 Name changed from First Church of Christ Congregational to Sharon Congregational Church

2016 Vote to become an independent church