First Congregational Church of West Haven
West Haven CT
06516-4928
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Who we are
We are a group of dedicated individuals passionate about serving the Lord.
The First Congregational Church of West Haven, a member of the United Church of Christ (UCC), is a passionate community that puts the teachings of Jesus into action in our modern world. Our church is one of 5,000 churches, which consist of nearly one million members across the United States. The First Congregational Church of West Haven serves God in the co-creation of a just, peaceful, and sustainable world.
The First Congregational Church of West Haven, a member of the United Church of Christ (UCC), is a passionate community that puts the teachings of Jesus into action in our modern world. Our church is one of 5,000 churches, which consist of nearly one million members across the United States. The First Congregational Church of West Haven serves God in the co-creation of a just, peaceful, and sustainable world.
Location of worship
1 Church St
West Haven,
CT
06516-4928
United States
Phone: 203-933-6291
Fax: 203-931-1895
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Church Pastor
Reverend E. Carl Howard
Supply Pastor
1 Church St
West Haven,
CT
06516-4928
United States
Phone: 203-933-6291
Fax: 203-931-1895
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Denomination
United Church of Christ
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Leadership
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Reverend E. Carl Howard
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Reverend E. Carl Howard has served as the Associate Pastor of Dunbar Congregational Church, Hamden Connecticut, since June of 2017. He has served First Church of West Haven in the capacities of bridge and supply Pastor since November 2014. A graduate of Yale Divinity and the recipient of several Master degrees from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, Carl was an Ordained Elder of a Nondenominational church for more than 25 years prior to joining the United Church of Christ.
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Cathy Sabatino
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First Congregational Church of West Haven Service Times
Sunday Morning
Worship: 10:00AM-11:00AM
Sunday School: 10:00AM-11:00AM
Coffee Hour: 11:00AM
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Coffee Hour: 11:00AM
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First Congregational Church of West Haven History
In 1638, the community originally known as the West Side, later known as West Farms, and ultimately known as West Haven, was first settled. For centuries, it was a farming community, and provided most of the crops to feed the New Haven Colony. As years passed, it became a shipbuilding community, serving the growing needs of Long Wharf. Even later on, it became a manufacturing community, which supplied the country with buckles and automobile tires.
In 1719, over eighty years after the West Side was settled, First Church came into being. The West Side farmers were tired of making the twelve mile round trip into New Haven for worship every Sunday, so they petitioned for their own church. That petition was originally denied, but the stubborn farmers persisted until they got their way.
The original First Church sanctuary had no steeple, no bell, and no source of heat. The faithful were called to worship by a drummer. Sunday worship was an all-day affair, and we can only wonder how the congregation could stand the many hours in an unheated building in the dead of winter. Some brought stones, heated on their hearths, to warm their feet.
The church was built on a place called “the Commons” which denoted common ground for the use of the community. The Commons—now called West Haven Green--were at the head of a salt marsh that extended all the way down to the shore. Indeed, Old Field Creek rose on the Commons in the form of a pond that has since been piped underground. This spot was long used for the feeding and watering of the local livestock.
Over the years, First Church has had three separate sanctuary buildings. The First was built in 1719. The second was built in 1851, and burned to the ground in 1857. The third was built in 1859, at a cost of $10,000; it is still in use today.
From this church have come many who have volunteered: some were called to the ministry; some were called to missionary service; some have served in many capacities as leaders in this community; and a great many have joined in the uniformed services of this country.
First Congregational Church, therefore, has a long and proud history as the first organization of any kind to be established in West Haven. Our rich history is thus filled with centuries of proud and important ministry and service to this community. We should all take pride in our church’s contributions to the community of West Haven!
In 1719, over eighty years after the West Side was settled, First Church came into being. The West Side farmers were tired of making the twelve mile round trip into New Haven for worship every Sunday, so they petitioned for their own church. That petition was originally denied, but the stubborn farmers persisted until they got their way.
The original First Church sanctuary had no steeple, no bell, and no source of heat. The faithful were called to worship by a drummer. Sunday worship was an all-day affair, and we can only wonder how the congregation could stand the many hours in an unheated building in the dead of winter. Some brought stones, heated on their hearths, to warm their feet.
Over the years, First Church has had three separate sanctuary buildings. The First was built in 1719. The second was built in 1851, and burned to the ground in 1857. The third was built in 1859, at a cost of $10,000; it is still in use today.
From this church have come many who have volunteered: some were called to the ministry; some were called to missionary service; some have served in many capacities as leaders in this community; and a great many have joined in the uniformed services of this country.
First Congregational Church, therefore, has a long and proud history as the first organization of any kind to be established in West Haven. Our rich history is thus filled with centuries of proud and important ministry and service to this community. We should all take pride in our church’s contributions to the community of West Haven!
First Congregational Church of West Haven FAQs
Question: Where is First Congregational Church of West Haven located?
Answer: First Congregational Church of West Haven is located at 1 Church St, West Haven, Connecticut.
Question: Who is First Congregational Church of West Haven's pastor?
Answer: First Congregational Church of West Haven's pastor is Reverend E. Carl Howard.
Question: What time is service at First Congregational Church of West Haven?
Answer: Sunday Morning Worship: 10:00AM-11:00AM Sunday School: 10:00AM-11:00AM Coffee Hour: 11:00AM
Question: What is First Congregational Church of West Haven's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/FCCWestHaven/
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Question: What is First Congregational Church of West Haven's website?
Answer: http://fccwesthaven.org/
Question: What denominaiton is First Congregational Church of West Haven?
Answer: First Congregational Church of West Haven belongs to United Church of Christ denomination.
Answer: First Congregational Church of West Haven is located at 1 Church St, West Haven, Connecticut.
Question: Who is First Congregational Church of West Haven's pastor?
Answer: First Congregational Church of West Haven's pastor is Reverend E. Carl Howard.
Question: What time is service at First Congregational Church of West Haven?
Answer: Sunday Morning Worship: 10:00AM-11:00AM Sunday School: 10:00AM-11:00AM Coffee Hour: 11:00AM
Question: What is First Congregational Church of West Haven's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/FCCWestHaven/
Question: What is First Congregational Church of West Haven's Instagram page?
Answer: https://www.instagram.com/fccwh/
Question: What is First Congregational Church of West Haven's live streaming page?
Answer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTvxGnQl0s8
Question: What is First Congregational Church of West Haven's website?
Answer: http://fccwesthaven.org/
Question: What denominaiton is First Congregational Church of West Haven?
Answer: First Congregational Church of West Haven belongs to United Church of Christ denomination.
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First Congregational Church of West Haven listing was last updated on the 10th of June, 2019
