While our Sunday services are rooted in Congregational tradition, our members come from many different religious backgrounds and have all found a home here on God’s Acre. Our Sunday services have a mixture of hymns, prayer, and scripture reading – culminating in Biblically-based sermons that appeal to both heart and mind.
God created us for life together, and that togetherness deepens when we are truly present and in relationship with one another. When individuals choose to become members of our faith community, they enter into a covenant with God and with one another. In that covenant, we promise to gather for worship, to participate in the life and ministries of the church, to care for and support one another in seasons of joy and challenge, and to share our gifts—our time, talents, and resources—to sustain and strengthen the ministries God has entrusted to us.
Come for a Visit
The Congregational Church of New Canaan warmly welcomes visitors on Sundays, and from 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday. The Church Office is located at the southwest corner of the church and is clearly marked with an exterior door sign. Our friendly staff is ready to assist with tours of the building, introductions, and answers to any questions. If you would like to visit with one of our ministers, please click here.
All are welcome to join us in worship on Sunday mornings at 8:00am or 10:00am! For information about visiting on a Sunday, please click here.
What to expect on Sunday
Our Sunday Schedule
8:00am – Presently, the worship service is held in the Chapel. In the warmer months, we gather in the Garden. Each week communion is served by our Deacons, and there are hymns with piano accompaniment and soloist.
10:00am – Our traditional worship service is held in the Meeting House, accompanied by Chancel Choir and organ. Communion is served on the first Sunday of each month.
Attire
People attend our worship services in a variety of attire ranging from “Sunday best” to business casual. Regardless of what you wear, a warm welcome awaits you here.
For More Information
Call Laurel Carr
(203) 966-2651, x107
laurel@godsacre.org
The Rev. Dr. Stephen Chapin Garner
(203) 966-2651, x101
chapin@godsacre.org
Our New Member Sessions
Interested in joining our family of faith? Please attend our new member sessions, offered twice a year in the fall and spring! These sessions provide an opportunity to meet our leaders, and to learn about the religious beliefs and the traditions that have been the hallmarks of our congregational life on God’s Acre since 1733.
Dates for the 2026 Spring New Members classes:
New Member Orientation Class:
Sunday, March 22, 11:15am-1:15pm
New Member Faith Sharing Class: Wednesday, March 25, 7:00-9:00pm
New Member Sunday:
Sunday, March 29, 9:00-11:00am
If you are interested in joining our church please contact, Anna Rogers at welcoming@godsacre.org.
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What We Offer
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