Pancake Dinner

Our Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 16th from 6-7pm in Fellowship Hall. This delicious dinner is free and open to the community!

Easter Sunday Services

On Easter Sunday, we will have two services, our sunrise service is at 6am in the memorial garden, and our traditional service is at 10am in the Sanctuary. We will invite our children to stay in the sanctuary with us during the 10am service and have some fun activities planned for them.

Easter Sunday Services

On Easter Sunday, we will have two services, our sunrise service is at 6am in the memorial garden, and our traditional service is at 10am in the Sanctuary. We will invite our children to stay in the sanctuary with us during the 10am service and have some fun activities planned for them.

Please join us for the Maundy Thursday service on Thursday, March 28th at 7pm in Fellowship Hall. We will be coming together for communion and scripture.

Due to the impending weather the pancake dinner is postponed.

Free Community Event - Join us for the Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner at the First Congregational Church of Vernon. It is open to all and hosted by the leadership of the church. Parking available on both the upper (Rte 30) and Center Rd. lots.

Christmas Eve Service

We will have a traditional Christmas Eve candlelight service at 7pm. All are welcome.

Advent Four: Being Present with Love

Come worship with us on Sunday, December 24th at 10am as we light the third candle of Love.

Advent Three: Being Present with Joy

Come worship with us on Sunday, December 17th at 10am as we light the third candle of Joy.

Holiday Fair- Nov. 4th, 9am-2pm at the First Congregational Church of Vernon, 695 Hartford Tpke. Get your all holiday shopping done early. Choose from gift baskets, crafts, jewelry, baked goods and more! Come to shop, stay for lunch. For more info, call 860-875-7580.

Trunk or Treat

This year’s Trunk or Treat will take place on Sunday, October 29th at 11:30am after church. Last year’s event was a blast! Don’t miss out on all the fun this year. If you would like to decorate your car and pass out candy, please let Millie Oliphant know at (860) 990-9015 or call the church office. Remember to wear your costume to church, even if you can’t participate afterwards.

Huge Tag Sale and Bake Sale!

Saturday, September 30

TIME: 8:30am to 2:30pm

Don’t miss our HUGE TAG SALE, BAKE SALE, ON-SITE EATS!

Admission is FREE, and will be held, RAIN OR SHINE. For further information, please contact the Church Office at 860-875-7580.

Theology on Tap

The meetings will be at 6:00pm at Mitchell’s Restaurant located at 1237 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon. Come join us.

Theology on Tap has been cancelled

The meetings will be at 6:00pm at Mitchell’s Restaurant located at 1237 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon. Come join us.

Adult Bible Study

Monday morning Bible Study will hold a summer social meeting at the home of Karen Prewo on July 24th at 10:45am. If you can make it please call Karen at (860) 712-4375 to get her address and let her know you are coming.

New Time for Summer Worship Starting June 25

Starting June 25 our worship services will be at 9:30am for July and August. Services will be outside by the side yard of the church.

Mark you calendar for our annual congregational meeting that will be held after church on June 11th.

Celebrating Our Graduates

We will be honoring graduates of all ages during our worship service on June 11. If you would like to have your child recognized and/or if you have obtained a degree to be recognized, please send a picture along with a brief description to the church office no later than June 5. If you have any questions, please contact the Church Office at church.secretary@firstchurchofvernon.org or 860-875-7580 no later than June 5.

Please join us, and the Tolland Association, at the First Congregational Church of Vernon, UCC on Thursday, June 8th at 6pm in our beautiful sanctuary for Pastor Alisa Dickhoff's Ecclesiastical Council. The Ecclesiastical Council is the last requirement for ordination into the United Church of Christ as an ordained minister. Those in attendance will be able to hear a portion of Alisa's faith journey and have an opportunity to ask questions of her journey. Your attendance at Alisa's Ecclesiastical Council is encouraged. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Message from Vernon Chorale…

Dear Friend of the Vernon Chorale,

We are pleased to present our June program, "A Choral Tapestry" on Saturday, June 3rd. ​True to Vernon Chorale tradition, this performance will be conducted by our Conducting Fellow. This year's conducting fellow is recent UConn graduate David Gladstein, who has programmed uplifting choral works sure to inspire. Chorale members will also perform a variety of solo and small ensemble pieces. We are enjoying working with David and can't wait to perform under his leadership!

Tickets are available for purchase on our website, at Arts Center East, and at the door on concert night. We can't wait to see you there!

Vernon Town Brunch (VBT) is a time to be together and share in all of the things that make us a community. Come enjoy a free meal as we connect with organizations, businesses, and people of Vernon & Rockville. This month, we have multiple musicians to enjoy, a bouce house, outdoor activities, and inside games! VTB was started by the generosity of members of the First Congregational Church of Vernon who wanted to give back to their community by providing a space and means for enjoying time together and getting to know one another.

When: Sunday, May 21st

11:30-12:30 Food truck (free)

12:30-2:00 Community Fun

Featuring: Vernon police & Fire, Grillin’ & Groovin’ Food Truck, children’s Musician - Joy Bloms, Musical performance by the Undercover Agents, Kids Bounce House, Bingo, Corn hole and outside games.

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The First Congregational Church of Vernon is hosting its annual Shred Event/ Mothers Day Plant Sale and Bake Sale on Saturday, May 13, 2023.