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Faith Congregational Church

"Where Faith Matters Today…and Always!"

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Welcome to Faith – An Open and Affirming Church

2030 Main Street Hartford, CT 06120
Phone: 860-547-0820 ~ Email: faithmatters.church@gmail.com
Rev. Cleo Graham, Pastor

 

Pastor Cleo invites everyone to “Park and Pray” at 1:11 p.m. Also read her Prayer Ministry blog at www.parkandprayat111.com
For a Copy of the Worship Bulletin, click on the word ‘BULLETIN’ in the MENU BAR.

Give to Faith Church via our Cash App!

FREE MEAL at FAITH CHURCH M-F, from 4:30p to 5:30p…All in need are welcome.

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Faith Congregational Church Receives $100K Grant

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Faith Congregational Church, a vibrant, inclusive Christian community working for social justice through service to God, each other and our neighbors.

Faith Church is the oldest Black Church in the city of Hartford. In our 207th year this year, the church is still a vibrant community of believers. We hold a high level of trust and witness to God’s grace in the midst of human life. As a congregation of the United Church of Christ, (Southern New England Conference) we are devoted to making disciples for Christ. We are a justice minded church; a community committed to addressing issues in a denomination that often leads the way in our nation as we celebrate many firsts as part of our history. For example, the UCC is the first denomination to ordain a Black man, a woman, and a LGBTQ person into ministry in this nation. 

Faith Church is a historic local church, too, having participated in the nation’s first civil rights case, (the Amistad trial) where the captives on the ship La Amistad were eventually set free. Faith Church raised significant dollars for the captive’s defense. The first school for “Colored Children” in Hartford was started here as well. We are a caring community through the empowering and liberating Word of God revealed and lived through Jesus Christ. 

Faith Church is a place where we discover, develop, and grow our faith. FAITH MATTERS TODAY and ALWAYS! Faith Church is a place where questions are welcomed, and answers are discovered and shared. Our faith is Bible-centered, but we trust in the sharing we seek to do with one another, to grow in faith as well. We would welcome you. Our Spiritual Gifts are discovered and shared for the glory of God.  We celebrate our history and build upon the best of the old and new traditions of our faith and worship…we love to tell the story!  Our community extends beyond the doors of our church, and we bear witness, testify, and share the Good News.  We are not afraid to try new things and embrace those things that help us praise God with spirit and in truth. 

NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE ON LIFE’S JOURNEY, YOU ARE WELCOME AT FAITH!

Praise be to God…15+ individuals baptised on June 11, 2023

March 26, 2023 – Moments of Fellowship wth Faith Family and Friends

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Faith Welcomes the Amistad Organ

On September 14, 2022, Faith welcomed the Amistad Organ to the reestablished Chapel. Read all about the Amistad organ and its journey to Faith Church! Link follows below…

Amistad organ finds home in Connecticut church that helped free the captives

MANY WAYS TO GIVE

 


 

REALM CONNECT – Another Way to Give

 

CLICK HERE to get the app at the Apple Store

CLICK HERE to get the app at Google Play

To utilize REALM CONNECT you must first receive an Invite Code. If you have any questions, please contact Treasurer Gail Martin at faithmatters.treasurer@gmail.com.

     

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What is Black Church Weekly?
The Black Church Weekly is a publication by the team at Values Partnerships, a social impact firm focused on communities of faith and communities of color. We’re delighted to bring you news and views related to the Black church and opportunities to engage on policy, entertainment, and culture each week! The Black Church Weekly is edited by Rev. Kip Banks, senior consultant with Values Partnerships, former General Secretary of the Progressive National Convention and pastor of East Washington Heights Baptist Church in Washington, DC. Its publisher is Joshua DuBois, former faith-based advisor to President Barack Obama.

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For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. ---Matthew 6:21

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WHO?

Faith Congregational Church

2030 Main Street Hartford, CT 06120

 

860-547-0820

faithmatters.church@gmail.com

 

Office Hours: M W F (9a-12p)

WHEN?

10 am Sunday Worship

 

7 pm Adult Sunday School via Zoom

 

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