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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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,...

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: ...

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...

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

July 17, 2026

Simon’s Says I want to share the latest update on the Silver Lake Conference Center and the Connecticut Missionary Society, from the SNEUCC; click here to read the details: https://www.sneucc.org/postdetail/third-way-would-allow-ct-delegates-to-vote-on-silver-lake-proposal-19846343 It looks like the voices of the historic Connecticut Conference...

July 10, 2026

The Villager Voice Say this for the World Cup tournament – it is one of the few things we can all talk about without fear of devolving into rank partisanship. Whether your favorite team is still in the hunt or...

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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