After centuries of serving as a beloved community center of faith and gathering in Easton, the Congregational Church has taken an important step toward greater accessibility by installing a new ramp to the sanctuary. This addition ensures that visitors of all abilities can enter and worship with ease, reinforcing the church’s long-standing commitment to welcoming all who come through its doors.
As the foundational religious and civic center of early Easton’s North Fairfield Parish, the Congregational Church has been a cornerstone of spiritual life and community engagement for generations. For well over two centuries, families have been baptized, married, comforted, and celebrated within its walls. The church has witnessed historic moments in the life of the town — from early pastoral leadership through periods of growth, challenges, and renewal. Its classic architecture and enduring presence reflect both the traditions of New England congregationalism and the evolving needs of the community it serves.
Over the years, the church has hosted not only worship services but also community gatherings, charity events, and cultural programs — becoming a place where neighbors come together in times of joy and in times of need. The installation of the new accessibility ramp continues this legacy by ensuring that all who wish to participate in the life of the church can do so with greater comfort and ease.
This holiday season is particularly blessed with music, tradition, and community spirit. All are invited to enjoy the following events:
December 13: Joel Barlow High School Chamber Singers Concert — This Saturday at 6:30 pm followed by cookies and hot chocolate across the street at the church hall. Enjoy an evening of beautiful choral music as our high schoolers perform in the sanctuary.
December 14: Reverend Derrick Morlan will preside over Sunday morning service at 10 am, with an additional prayer service in the evening at 5:30 pm.
December 15th at 5:30 pm, Tom and Debbie Berrill, of the Institute of Connecticut History, will be presenting a period talk on Thomas Hooker and Connecticut’s Fundamental Orders in the church sanctuary.
December 18: An encore performance by Jonathan Kruk of Dickens “A Christmas Carol” at 7:30 pm. Experience the timeless story of A Christmas Carol brought to life in a festive community performance.
December 19th at 7 pm, the Historical Society of Easton’s Annual Christmas Party at the Church Hall.
December 24th at 5:30pm, Christmas Eve Candle Mass with Reverend Elyon Wells. Celebrate the sacred season with the church’s traditional Christmas Eve Candle Mass, filled with candlelight, reflection, and warmth.
These events offer opportunities for fellowship, celebration, and spiritual reflection; now made even more accessible thanks to the church’s new sanctuary ramp. For more information, check out the church’s new website at: https://eastonchurch.org
