First Congregational Church
of the United Church of Christ

132 Somerset Avenue
(207) 487-6947

For more about the Church's history, see
A Brief History   1960–2000

P.O. Box 423, 132 Somerset Avenue

Pittsfield, Maine 04967

Church Phone and Fax: (207) 487-6947

Email at pittscong@myfairpoint.net

Church services: Sunday, 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.

Childcare: 10:00 a.m.  September 1st through May 31st.

Church Service 9:00 a.m. from June 1st to August 31st. No Sunday School.

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First Congregational Church was founded in 1960 and soon thereafter joined the United Church of Christ. The Church was founded by fifty-one Christians who wanted to maintain their faith in Jesus Christ in the Congregational Way. The Church first met in living rooms and VFW halls before finally purchasing the former Donald H. Shorey Funeral Home and offices on Park Street. After a spirited remodeling effort, our church services were first held in our present sanctuary in the Fall of 1961.

Our church has traditionally been a training church for students at the Bangor Theological Seminary. In our forty-year history, we have had six ordinations here, and have seen many pastors go on to serve Christ in many capacities. Presently, we have a full-time permanent pastor who has been here since 2003. Over the years, we have increased the size of our church buildings and have increased the size of our church membership. We are a medium-sized, still growing, church dedicated to the work of Jesus Christ as guided by the Holy Spirit. Our friendliness is shown not only in our warm church services but also in our coffee fellowships and suppers that we offer throughout the year. Our church was nicknamed "The Church that Love Built" by its founders, and we treasure and maintain that tradition to this day.