About Us
Who We Are The United Church of Christ came into being in 1957 with the union of two Protestant denominations: The Evangelical and Reformed Church and the Congregational Christian Churches. What We Believe That They May All Be One - John 17:21 The motto of the United Church of Christ reflects the spirit of unity on which it is based and points toward future efforts to heal the divisions in the body of Christ. We are a uniting church as well as a united church. In Essentials Unity, In Non-essentials Diversity in All Things Charity The unity that we seek requires neither an uncritical acceptance of ...
Pastors and Staff
The Reverend Walter Pitman, Pastor The Reverend Laura Opsahl, Minister of Music The Reverend Cynthia C. Holden, Pastoral Care Minister Tanya Platt, Christian Education Administrator Tate C. Norden, Youth Leader Bonnie Havery, Bell Choir Director Jennie Li, Praise Band Leader Joanne E. Sabre, Church Secretary Janet Grant, Administrative Support Katie Hall, Nursery Coordinator Patricia Metzger, Teaching Director, The Preschool Center Deborah Bennard, Teacher, The Preschool Center Paula Belval, Teacher, The Preschool Center Vincent Pellegrino, Sexton
Directions
[geo_mashup_map] Sunday and Event Parking Parking: An on-site lot is available for parking directly behind the church and can be accessed either from the Main Street North or Pine Hill Road entrances. A side lot is also available for parking, though we ask that it be reserved for those who would benefit from a shorter walking distance into the church. Handicap Parking: When you enter the church’s side parking lot, you will find handicap parking spots nearest the building’s main entrance. Our Sunday Morning greeters or Deacons can guide you to a wheelchair which may be used for transportation to and from your ...
Contact
Address The United Church of Christ, Southbury 283 Main Street North Southbury, Connecticut 06488 Office Hours Monday- Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Friday, 9:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Summer Hours: During the summer months the church office will be open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:00am - 12 noon. The church secretary is available during office hours to answer or direct your inquiries. Phone 203-264-8807 (If you have an urgent need for pastoral care on a night, weekend, or holiday, please listen to our phone message to find out how to contact the pastor on-call.) E-mail For general inquiries office@uccsouthbury.org
Get Involved
Take a moment and look at the ministries listed below. As you read about all the wonderful things God is doing through the members of the United Church of Christ, Southbury, you may be surprised to find out how much goes on behind the scenes. If you are looking to find an outlet that matches your talents and abilities, you're in the right place! With so much to chose from, you're sure to find something you're passionate about. Bible Study Programs Board of Christian Education Provide a quality Christian Education program which will result in a meaningful, joyful, enriching experience for our ...
Worship Services
Sunday, February 7, 2010: Fifth Sunday after Epiphany: Food First Sunday; Family Sunday; Installation of the Board of Deacons; Sacrament of Holy Communion: Reverend Pitman will lead worship and share with us the sermon Going Deep based on Luke 5:1-11. Sunday, February 14, 2010: Last Sunday after Epiphany: Transfiguration Sunday; Boy Scout Sunday: The Reverend Walter Pitman will lead worship and deliver the Morning Message Something New That was Always There based on Exodus 34:29-35 and Luke 9:28-36. We will also welcome Troop 60, the Boy Scout Troop that UCC, Southbury sponsors. Connor Wood, a member of the troop, will share the ...
Service Times
Traditional Service 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th Sundays of the month, 9:30am. Starting in November, a Traditional Service will be offered on the 4th Sunday of each month at 11:15 a.m. Blended Service of Worship 4th Sunday of the month, 9:30am. This will be a worship service that will feature the best of our traditional service and our Praise! and Worship service blended together. *Please note - The Praise! and Worship Service, which was being held during the first Sunday of the month, has been discontinued. Sunday School Sunday School will be held during the service and is for anyone in Preschool through 7th grade. Preschoolers go directly ...
Latest News and Events
Pastor’s Reflection
Dear Friends, In the 10th Chapter of the Gospel of Mark this verse can be found: “Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” Most of us are familiar with this verse because we hear it at most of the weddings...
Read more of this articleDo I Have To Go To Church?
Dear Friends, A while back the Board of Deacons began a discussion on participation in Church. They asked themselves why some attended church and why others may not. The culmination of this discussion is what follows. It was put...
Read more of this articlePastor’s Reflection
Dear Friends, Recently, I read about a teacher who was being let go because their style of teaching was not liked by some of his or her colleagues. It led me to remember an editorial I wrote a few years back about judgment and...
Read more of this articleConnecticut Conference Annual Meeting Report
I attended the Spring Session of the Connecticut Conference Annual Meeting with Walter Pitman, Jackie Hall, Ray Mather and Trudy Kelley on Saturday, May 9 at Asylum Hill Congregational Church in Hartford. We participated in a...
Read more of this articleGWIM Delegate’s Meeting Report
I wish to briefly highlight some of the discussion of the delegates meeting on April 20, 2009. All the delegates were informed that a pamphlet is being prepared of volunteer opportunities at the Soup Kitchen. These range from...
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