First Congregational Church of Chester, NJ

 

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Welcome!

For over 260 years, the First Congregational Church of Chester has been a place where people have come to worship, pray and fellowship with others who share their common beliefs that Jesus Christ is their Lord and Savior and rely on Scripture to be their guide in their everyday walk. We are a Spirit-Led, Christ-Centered, Bible-Believing Family that is open to all who come.

Whether you are visiting with us because you are looking for a church family or only browsing through our statement of faith and our programs, we would like to welcome you to the First Congregational Church of Chester. We are a fellowship with over 260 years of faith tradition and history, still faithfully proclaiming the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

We have the honor and distinction of being the oldest Congregation Church, West of the Hudson River.  In 1740, the church’s records relate, Rev. Samuel Sweezy, with several members of the congregation, left the Chester congregation, having served them for 20 years, and founded the first Protestant Church in what is now Mississippi.  Thus, the Church claims the title of “Mother of Protestantism and congregationalism in the great Southwest.
Sunday morning worship starts at 10:30am
Child care provided
Sunday School during church 11:00 - 12:00 (all ages)
(no sunday school during summer months)

We are a family of God and we like that name for our church. We are interested in people more than program here. We believe that’s what the church of Jesus Christ is all about…worshipping with and caring for each other in the name of Jesus Christ. We are all about allowing the world to know that we are His followers by our love for one another, and by our commitment to Biblical principles and practices. 


Upcoming Services & Events: 


Small Groups
- Chester Group Mondays 7:30 pm
- Randolph Group Thursdays 7:30 pm
(for more information call the church office 879-5322)


Sunday Night Seminar
Sunday February 19th
7:00 pm


Ash Wednesday Service
Wednesday February 22nd
7:00 pm

Coupon Workshop
Tuesday February 28th
7:00 pm


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First Congregational Church
30 Hillside Road
PO Box 125
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5322

"For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16