First Congregational Church
South Portland, Maine
Contact & Location for First Congregational Church
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Service Times for First Congregational Church
Sunday 10:00 AM
Worship
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
Watch online
Services are streamed online
What their website says
the service is livestreamed for those who feel more comfortable worshiping from home.
Programs & Ministries at First Congregational Church
About First Congregational Church
First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, has served the South Portland community and greater Portland area since 1733, when it was established as the Second Parish of Falmouth to serve early European settlers. Today, the church is a large, progressive congregation of approximately 550 adult members widely known as "The Church on Meetinghouse Hill." The community describes itself as welcoming to all, seeking to follow Jesus' teachings, pursue justice, and live God's love. Led by Senior Pastor Alison J. Buttrick Patton and Associate Pastor Stephen Savage, the church offers varied programs and ministries, including music ensembles, faith formation, community engagement, and crisis ministry. Visitors are invited to experience a faith community committed to flourishing creation and racial and environmental justice.
First-Time Visitor Info for First Congregational Church
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Visitor Tips: The church emphasizes that all people, no matter who they are or where they are on life's journey, are welcome; consider exploring their events calendar and community programs before your first visit.
Serving the community
Community Crisis Ministry
What their website says
our Community Crisis Ministry program which has assisted hundreds of our neighbors
History & building
Founded in 1733
The church says it "was established May 7, 1733" and that it was incorporated as the "First Congregational Church of South Portland" in 1934. It also says the "dedication of our new sanctuary" was in December 1960.
What their website says
was established May 7, 1733
Building completed in 1960
Discovery Center preschool
What their website says
extend our weekday programming through the Discovery Center preschool
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
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