What’s Happening at FCC?
Beyond our Sunday Services, our vibrant community at The First Congregational Church of Darien holds a wide variety of events and programs each week.
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Candlelight Christmas Eve Services
CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES 4pm Early Worshiprollickingly joyous, for families and children, withimpromptu, walk-on pageant 5:30pm Evening Worshipwarmly traditional and festive 10pm Holy Night Worshipa quiet service of lessons and carols
Vespers Service
So many of us long to experience Advent as a deep time, a time for beauty and for wonder — and yet we feel a strong pull toward empty busyness and bustle. Give yourself the great gift of time to bask in the holiness of this season. Join us for short, simple, meditative Advent Vespers…
Christmas Concert: Tidings of Joy
We are thrilled to invite you to the FCC Darien Christmas Concert: Tidings of Joy! Saturday, December 6 4-5 pm, First Congregational Church of Darien 14 Brookside Road, Darien, CT Music will feature selections from Parker-Shaw, Telemann, Hagenburg, Ramirez, and Vaughan Williams, the Darien High School Tudor Singers, audience carols with pipe organ, FCC Darien Chancel Choir and Soloists, and student…
A Season of Gratitude and Joy
As Thanksgiving approaches, we at First Congregational Church of Darien are especially mindful of the many blessings we share. Each Sunday, we gather to worship, rest in God’s peace, and experience the joy of community, seen in our Palm Sunday parades, youth-led bingo nights, women’s luncheons, outdoor summer services, and the heartfelt ways we show…
Upcoming Fall Church Events – Not to Miss
Fall fellowship is in full swing at First Congregational Church! Mark your calendars… Nov. 9th – BYOBINGO Bingo is back and better than ever on November 9 at 5pm. The cost is $20 for your entire party! This includes dinner and one bingo card per person. Extra cards will be available for purchase at the event.…
Youth Calendar Fall Update
Fall is here, and we’ve got some exciting updates lined up for our youth this season! Check out the latest schedule below and mark your calendars so you don’t miss out. Let’s make this fall a time of growth, connection, and fun together! ACCESS (5TH – 8TH GRADE) September 14, 2025 from 6pm – 7…
Pickleball Tournament
Whether you’re a seasoned player or trying it out for the first time, all are welcome for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition on September 21 from 3pm-6pm at Cherry Lawn Park. To sign up, please email office@uccdarien.org by September 14. Click here for more information!
Welcome Back Sunday
Mark your calendar! Join us on Sunday, September 7 for our annual Welcome Back Sunday service at 10am! A joy-filled homecoming service followed by a family picnic. Students should bring their backpacks to be blessed! Click here to sign up to RSVP and bring food!