Sunday Worship
Join us for worship every Sunday at 10 am for our typical worship involving music, prayer, scripture, a pastoral lesson, a special lesson for children, and more!
When you arrive, an usher will greet you, and offer you a program to help navigate the worship service and once you find a seat, the friendly folks at First Church look forward to introducing themselves and making you feel at home!
After worship we invite you to enjoy some refreshments and socializing in our adjacent Parish House.
Can't make it to Sunday service? Check out our YouTube channel for live streams or catch a previous service at your convenience.
Interested in getting your bulletin on your phone or tablet? Join our mailing list for your weekly copy, as well as getting church event information.
In addition to Sunday mornings, we hold special seasonal services such as Christmas Eve, Maundy Thursday, and an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service.
Meet the Minister
Rev. Andrew Wicks is a Connecticut native and lifelong Congregationalist who has been serving as the Pastor of First Church since August 2025. Early in his career, he worked at Silver Lake Conference Center, a United Church of Christ owned camp and retreat center for children, youth and adult groups, where he heard his first inklings of a call to ministry. After serving as the Youth Director in churches in Coventry, East Granby, and Glastonbury, Andrew spent several years living in Asia and South America, returning to the United States in 2020 to complete the ordination process. He attended Hartford Seminary, and Chicago Theological Seminary and was ordained in 2023. Immediately before being called to serve in Woodbridge, Andrew served as the Associate Pastor of First Church Glastonbury, CT, and had a long career in ministry with children, youth and families prior to ordination.
Pastor Andrew preaches about the connection between Jesus’ ancient message and our modern lives. He believes passionately that the church should serve as a community to all people, a sanctuary to heal, and a place of inspiration that encourages us to go out into the world with compassion for others. He always enjoys meeting new people and sitting down for coffee and a chat!
Communion
We celebrate Communion on the first Sunday of each month. To participate in the sacrament of communion at home, please have a token of bread and drink to be blessed during the Zoom service.
Becoming a Member
Membership is a cornerstone of the Congregational Church dating back to the Protestant Reformation in England. Members participate in the direct democratic process of governing our Congregational Churches. We believe that allows better oversight, governance, and safety, while making room for the Holy Spirit to inspire us in new ways speaking through many voices.
Anyone is welcome to worship and participate at First Church. We encourage people, when they feel ready, to take the next step into membership. Membership is a mark of maturity and growing commitment to God on one’s faith journey. Members elect church leaders, serve in the oversight of our church, review and approve major decisions in the life of the congregation, and more.
Membership classes are held twice a year. Once completed, potential new members can choose whether they want to join First Church in a short ceremony. If you would like to join First Church, or have questions about Membership, please contact the church office.