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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Outdoor Summer Services
This summer, we’ll be worshipping outside on the front church lawn. Bring your own blanket or beach chair to sit on; folding chairs will also be available if you need one. Feel free to come with breakfast and coffee. Dress casually. Kids will head back to the nursery school playground; they can come in swimsuits…
Summer Days with Mary Oliver
Mary Oliver’s poetry is perfect for the summertime: It beckons readers to get outside and bask in the goodness and beauty of the creation. Summer Days: A Companion to Mary Oliver’s “Devotions” is a short, sweet, spiritual exploration of four of her most celebrated and especially summery poems. Filled with reflections, prayers, and daily practices…
Springing into Summer
Mark your calendars! Spring into Summer with us and join our FCC community for these exciting upcoming events. We hope to see you there! Memorial Day – Sunday, May 26 If you need a place to watch the cutest dang parade in the world pass by, the front church steps are a great spot: It’s…
Welcoming Our Confirmands as Full Members of the Church
We joyfully welcome a special group of individuals into full membership of our church family—our confirmands. Their journey has been one of reflection, discovery, and deepened faith, and we are so proud of the steps they have taken to affirm their beliefs and commit themselves to a life rooted in Christ. Confirmation is not just…
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Summer Camps 2025 at FCC!
It’s not too early to start planning for summer fun with Ms. Amber! Check out our awesome camp that we are offering for our youth. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2025 Dates: August 18 – 22 Time: 9am – 12pm Age: PreK – 5th Grade Description: Calling all adventure-loving kids (and parents who could use a break)!…
Holy Week April 13th to 20th
Join us this Holy Week (April 13-20) as we journey together from Palm Sunday’s celebration to Easter morning’s joy, with meaningful services for all that invite reflection, renewal, and hope. Whether you’re a familiar face or visiting for the first time, our doors are open wide to welcome you into this sacred time of remembrance…
Easter Flower Donations
Flowers always add a tender touch of grace and color to the meetinghouse at Easter time. Your donation will help make this possible. A list of donors and dedications will be printed in the Easter bulletin. Please donate by April 12 to be listed in the bulletin. Click here to donate!
Max Pakhomov Recital
Max Pakhomov will be giving a recital on Sunday, March 30th at 3pm in the Meetinghouse. The program will feature solo piano, a piano-organ duet, and a Rachmaninoff cello sonata accompanied by piano. The program will feature solo piano works, a piano-organ concerto by Belgian composer Flor Peeters with organist John Morrow, and a Rachmaninoff cello…