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Open Doors.

No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome at the United Church of Chester, located in Chester, CT.

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The United Church of Chester, with a 266-year history, is committed to loving service, justice, and peace, guided by the Holy Spirit. Members are encouraged to worship God and follow the Word according to their conscience under the Holy Spirit’s enlightenment. All are welcome here!

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We are a diverse Protestant denomination and are a member of the United Church of Christ, a community of faith that seeks to respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ in word and deed. We are an Open and Affirming Church so we welcome all seekers to journey with us!

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Our Mission

Relying on the Holy Spirit to lead us and empower us, we worship God, and witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ with loving service and commitment to justice and peace. Each member shall have the undisturbed right to follow the Word of God according to the dictates of his or her own conscience, under the enlightenment of the Holy Spirit.

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September 11, 2026

The Villager Voice Today is a day of solemn remembrance, not just for Americans, but for the world – it is the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks against our nation.  As we pause to grieve, we also pause to reflect.  2,977 lives were lost in the attacks, plus the...

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September 4, 2026

Simon’s Says Dear Church, we have wonderful news:  our Music Director Search Committee has called Corbin Beisner to the position, and he has accepted.  He will begin his ministry with us on October 1.  Both candidates brought a good degree of musicality and expertise to the table, and God graced...

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August 28, 2026

Simon’s Says The second of our two candidates for the position of Music Director in our church will join us this Sunday August 30.  Corbin Beisner will be on the bench (both piano and organ) providing service music for us, leading our hymns and accompanying a small sample of our...

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August 21, 2026

The Villager Voice This Sunday we will welcome the first of two candidates for the position of Music Director at The United Church of Chester.  You may read a brief biographical sketch of Chase Olson in the bulletin that accompanies this email.  Chase has selected some wonderful music for both...

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August 14, 2026

Simon’s Says Simon’s Says Great news!  The Music Director Search Committee has been working since Spring to find suitable candidates to oversee our congregation’s music ministry.  The Committee, comprised of Jennifer Gill, Pat Holloway, Hilarie Clark Moore and Eileen Sypher, has selected two candidates for the position, and they will...

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August 7, 2026

Postcard from the Edge I wrote last week about the community and civil engagement of the United Church of Christ.  Just a few days ago, we saw the results of our denomination’s determination to advocate for the marginalized and voiceless:  in the face of pressure brought by the UCC and...

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July 31, 2026

Simon’s Says I read the results of a survey the other day – and I confess, since I read it on vacation, I can’t recall the source of the survey – that found the most politically engaged group among the nation’s major Christian denominations is the Episcopal Church, followed closely...

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July 24, 2026

July 26th Worship Service Information Please welcome Rev. Joseph M. Tobin who will be leading us in worship this Sunday. Below are links to the online bulletin and service. Link to Bulletin Link to Service

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