Kids love costumes - and we love kids! So, kids of all ages are invited to wear their Halloween costume to church on the Sunday after Halloween!

All are welcome—no need to attend every session or have any prior Bible study experience.

Join a once-in-a-lifetime trip with your church family to Italy in October 2027. Click below for more information.

Our annual October Surprise will be held Saturday, October 24 from 7-9pm. Please click below for more information.

On Sunday October 19 at 11:30am, join us in Patton for a Planned Giving Seminar. Click below for more information.

In the morning of Saturday, October 17, we are welcoming delegates from all 45 of the New Jersey UCC churches to our church for the annual fall meeting. Click below to volunteer for this special event.

On Saturday, October 10 from 10am–12pm, First Congregational Church is joining seven other Westfield churches and community organizations in hosting a meal-packing event where we'll package 50,000 meals in one morning. Click below to sign up or to donate.

Readers and Riders will be meeting at the Westfield Diner. Clock below for more information.

The Leadership Council has called a Special Meeting of the Congregation to be held Sunday, September 20 following worship to act on the recommendation from the Associate Pastor Search Committee to call a new Associate Pastor. This is an important moment in the life of our church family, and your presence and voice matter. We hope every member will plan to attend as we take this next step together in faith. 

Additional information about the candidate and Meet & Greet opportunities were sent directly to members. If you have questions or didn’t receive the email, please reach out to the Church Office at Office@fccofwestfield.org.

Stop by the Ministry Board Fair during our Kick Off Sunday Brunch, hosted by all four of the Boards - it’s an opportunity to get to know what each of the boards and their committees does and to get involved in places that resonate.

Out of the (Toy) Box

Remember the toys you couldn't put down? The ones that went everywhere with you, that you played with until the wheels fell off?

This summer at Breakfast Church, we're pulling them back out of the box, and discovering that the toys we love had an essence of faith tucked inside them all along.

During the summer months, join us in Patton for Breakfast Church starting at 10am for an informal, come-as-you-are service with continental breakfast items. Once again, we’ll sing, pray, eat, discuss, uplift and praise! Breakfast Church for the summer starts on June 21 and goes to September 6. Childcare will be available.

On Sunday, June 14, we will present this award to deserving students during worship at 10am. Click below for more details.

Calling all baseball and BBQ fans! Come out and cheer on the Somerset Patriots on Saturday, June 13. Click below for more information.

On Sunday, June 7, we will be presenting the Alexander Award to a high school senior who has been very involved in the church. During worship we will hear about the recipient’s application and celebrate their contributions to our church family.

Let’s celebrate our graduates! If you have a family member that is graduating this year, please let us know - anywhere from PreK to Doctorate! We will celebrate these graduations during worship on June 7. Email the church office by Tuesday, June 2 with their name and graduation details (school, plans, etc.).

If you've recently joined our church family, we'd love to celebrate you! Join us for a special brunch on Sunday, May 31, immediately following worship. Click below for more details.

All are welcome—no need to attend every session or have any prior Bible study experience. We are in a new study on the book of Exodus, and we’d love for you to join us!

We’re throwing a Church Picnic, and you’re on the guest list! Join us after worship on Sunday, May 17 for food, fun, and fellowship that’s anything but ordinary. Expect great food and contagious laughter!

On Sunday, May 17, after worship, we’ll be releasing butterflies to show appreciation to someone or something in our lives. Click below for more information.

On Sunday, May 17 during worship, we will thank all of our volunteers who have helped out this year with our church events, worship, and programming.

On Sunday, May 3 we’ll celebrate Waysharers Sunday! Twice a month on Friday nights, our church hosts a group for adults with disabilities called Waysharers - a place of pure acceptance where everyone belongs exactly as they are.

In honor of Read Across America, we will be collecting new and gently used children's books (Grades K-8) for PS 24 during the months of March and April. Bring your donations to the bin in Patton during coffee hour

Mark your calendars for our annual Cake Auction on Sunday, April 26 after Worship. To sign up to bring a cake, dessert or to help out, please click the button below.

Get ready for a fun night of friendly competition! Join us for Trivia Night on Saturday, April 25 in Patton from 7pm–9:30pm. Click the button below for more information.

On April 25, from 9am to 12pm join the Rahway River watershed Association for a community cleanup of the Rahway River! No pre-registration necessary. Click below for more details!

Third Thursdays @First is your new home for the vibrant art community - a welcoming space where music, visual art, poetry, and storytelling come alive. Click below for more info and to sign up.

You’re welcome to join us for Easter Sunday! Christ is Risen! On Sunday, April 5 at 10am join us for the joy and hope that comes from Christ's resurrection, as we celebrate worship with special music, a brass quartet, children's activities including an Easter Egg Hunt for our Sunday School kids!