Worship & Special Services

Sunday Worship

We welcome you to join us for worship and special services whether in person or livestreamed! Pastor Alan’s weekly blog will highlight a personal message and the weekly Sunday bulletin that can be downloaded.

Sundays at 10:00am (9:00am in July & August)
29 West Main Street, Chester, CT 06412

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October 2, 2026

October 4, 2026 Worship Service Information Thank you to Rev. Dr. Eileen Sypher who will be leading us in the worship service this Sunday and to Rev. Toni Smith who will be leading us in the Sacrament of Holy Communion....

September 25, 2026

The Villager Voice This weekend is the UCC’s Southern New England Conference Annual Meeting in Worcester, MA; United Church delegate Torrey O’Connor will attend virtually and I will be there in person most of today (Friday) and tomorrow. Among the...

September 18, 2026

Simon’s Says I thought this poem by A.E. Houseman appropriate for this final weekend of summer; the formal title is XXXIX (from Last Poems), though it is best known by the first line, “When Summer’s End is Nighing.” Enjoy! When...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

Special Services

Communion
This sacrament is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. All are welcome to participate. Contact us to learn information about our Communion services.

Baptisms
This church practices infant, as well as youth and adult, baptism within the context of Sunday morning worship by arrangement with the pastor. Contact us to learn information about our Baptism services.

Weddings
It is our pleasure to join our community members in holy matrimony! We offer the use of our church as well as community spaces for receptions. Contact us to learn information about getting married at United Church of Chester.

Other Services
Other special services are also observed during the year. This includes Christmas and Advent, Easter and Holy Week, funeral services, memorial services, and more. Contact us to learn more.

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