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                                                                                                           HISTORY

 

It all began in 1836, when a group of people in South Norwalk, finding it difficult to make the Sunday morning journey to worship in the center of town, organized the South Norwalk Congregational Church. One Hundred and twenty years later the people in West Norwalk, feeling the same need for a convenient place to worship, also began a church, the United Church of Christ, West Norwalk.

 

During the early seventies, the South Norwalk Congregational Church decided (due to dwindling membership and a changing area) to sell their building and seek to share facilities with another congregation. United Church in West Norwalk had land and a relatively new building and was open to the idea. In July 1973 the two churches began the process to become United Congregational Church, Norwalk. The merger vote took place on June 30, 1974.

 

Today, United Congregational Church is a caring congregation that nurtures existing members and welcomes new faces in our midst.

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PROPERTY

 

 

THE CHURCH BUILDING  Our church building sits on the upper portion of our property, facing Richards Avenue. The unique building was designed and built in the mid-sixties. The use of open space, angles, peaks, light, and windows create an fascinating space for worship and fellowship. Upon seeing the building for the first time, one person was moved to write these thoughts.

"It looks like a tent. Or a series of tents joined together. ... Many Spires: The gothic impulse is here. The church points upwards, away from itself. ... No Separation of Sacred and Secular. There is no sharp separation between sacred and secular areas, between nave and narthex, sanctuary of worship and area for conversation and refreshment."

Our building serves our church family and is also available to the neighboring community.

 

THE PLAYGROUND  An safe, extensive playground located to the rear of our church building is used by both the Sunday School and West Norwalk Nursery School children.

 

THE PARSONAGE  The parsonage is a lovely four bedroom colonial style home situated on the lower back portion of the property at 22 Betmarlea Road. The Holy Ghost Fathers Brook runs along the parsonage driveway on the western boundary of our property.

 

ORGANIZATION

 

The ‘members of the congregation’ run our church. Officers and board and committee members are elected at the Annual Program Meeting in May. The officers (moderator, assistant moderator, clerk, treasurer, and financial secretary) gather with board representatives and two members at-large to form a Council that meets monthly to oversee the operation and programs of the church.

 

BOARD OF CHRISTIAN NURTURE provides supervision for our licensed West Norwalk Nursery School (daily programs) and gives guidance for Christian education programs for all ages.

 

BOARD OF CHURCH PROPERTIES keeps a watchful eye on the buildings and grounds on our 3 ½ acres of land. The parsonage is located at 22 Betmarlea Road.

 

BOARD OF MEMBERSHIP is responsible for nurturing our fellowship life and for inviting and assimilating new members.

 

BOARD OF MINISTRY (DEACONS) is responsible for our worship and spiritual life. They assist with Pastoral visitation and support the Pastor and the Minister of Visitation.

 

BOARD OF MISSIONS invites the congregation to support local and global missions with their talent and/or treasure.

 

BOARD OF STEWARDSHIP provides financial guidance for our church and heads to annual fall stewardship campaign.

 

MEMORIAL COMMITTEE provides policy and procedures for memorial gifts to our church.

 

NOMINATING COMMITTEE recruits members to serve as officers and board and committee members.

 

PASTOR RELATIONS COMMITTEE serves as a sounding board and communication link between the congregation and Pastor.

United Congregational Church
275 Richards Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06850-2715
(203) 838-8858

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