First Congregational Church
New Gloucester, Maine
Contact & Location for First Congregational Church
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Service Times for First Congregational Church
Sunday 9:30 AM
Worship
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
Parking
There is ample parking behind the church.
What their website says
There is ample parking behind the church.
Coffee
Coffee is available
Watch online
Services are streamed online
What their website says
Visit our YouTube channel to watch the service live
Programs & Ministries at First Congregational Church
About First Congregational Church
First Congregational-Christian Church in New Gloucester, Maine is a welcoming Congregational community that gathers for worship at 9:30 am each Sunday in a lovely historic sacred space filled with great music and thoughtful preaching. Led by Rev. Sheri Nelson, the church emphasizes vibrant worship and theological conversation, featuring an accomplished music program under Director John Terison that includes the Sanctuary Choir, Bell Choir, and Community Orchestra. The church extends its reach beyond Sunday services through online Zoom worship and recorded services on YouTube, ensuring that all who wish to participate can join the community. Beyond worship, First Congregational-Christian serves its neighbors through the New Gloucester Community Food Pantry, distributed twice monthly from the church building, and maintains an active welcome for newcomers to the area. The congregation values accessibility and comfort, providing activity bags for children, flexible seating options, and wheelchair-accessible entrances and facilities.
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Care & support
Fuel Assistance Program
Financial help
What their website says
Fuel Assistance Program was created and is supported by the generous donations of the community.
Serving the community
New Gloucester Food Pantry
Food pantry
What their website says
The New Gloucester Food Pantry is for greater New Gloucester residents in need of food assistance.
Fuel Assistance Program
What their website says
This fund offers heating fuel for those needing a little extra to get through the winter months.
History & building
Founded in 1765
The church was founded on Jan. 16, 1765. The first purpose-built meetinghouse was completed in 1773.
What their website says
That history began on Jan. 16, 1765.
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