| Name |
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF STRATFORD |
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| Share Post |
http://oppsearch.ucc.org/id/6743
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| City |
Stratford |
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| State |
CT |
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| Website 1 |
https://www.firstchurchstratford.org |
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| Website 2 |
https://www.facebook.com/firstchurchstratford |
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| Website 3 |
https://www.youtube.com/c/FirstChurchStratfordCT |
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Church Size |
607 |
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Part Time / Full Time |
FT |
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Duration |
Settled |
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Type of Position |
Pastor full time
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Salary Basis |
https://www.sneucc.org/compensation-guidelines |
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Benefits |
Salary Plus Benefits |
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Housing |
Housing Allowance Provided |
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Language |
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Ministry Description |
Welcoming. Friendly. Dedicated. Faithful. These words describe the members of The First Congregational Church of Stratford, CT. The history of Stratford is the history of our church. Founded in 1639 by Rev. Adam Blakeman and 64 faithful souls, FCC Stratford has been a radiant part of the Stratford community for over 380 years. We recognize that things have changed over the past few decades. While we have a faithful group of worshippers, enrollment has gone down in our Sunday school, youth group, choir and committees. Yet, we are blessed to have many dedicated members who work collaboratively to seek God’s will and move our church forward. Our fellowship hour is packed with people sharing stories, laughing and talking about the work we do on God's behalf. While we recognize the need to adapt and change with the times, we also revere the traditions that have brought us this far. Our membership values classic liturgy, text, traditions and music. Yet, for the past three years we have conducted a contemporary service monthly which is popular and well attended. We have installed a large retracting screen that is used each Sunday to enhance the worship experience for both in-person and virtual members. In the past few years, we have increased our Christian outreach, providing our members with opportunities to serve the hungry and poor in our area and around the world. We seek a pastor who can help us to discern God's path for us, holding on to the best parts of who we are while guiding us to discover what we can be! We need a leader who possesses the ability to recognize what is currently working, while crafting a vision for the future. We are blessed with a healthy endowment that allows us to maintain our beautiful facilities and take care of our staff while we seek to grow our membership and pledges. Seeking a place in the future, finding joy in the present and appreciating the past. We are ready and excited for a new pastor to help us with all three! |
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Date Posted |
06/23/2025 |
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Status: |
Active |
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