Our next Service:

 

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 9:30A

Children's Day

 

Click on the icon below for live webstreaming of our worship service @ 9:30A and a viewable archive of past services!

THIS WEEK AT PRESTON CITY

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

 

 

WEDNESDAY MAY 14

AA

Dudek Hall

 7:30P
THURSDAY MAY 15

 

MORNING

BIBLE STUDY

Halls' Hall

 10:30A

 

SATURDAY MAY 17 SPRING YARD SALE

POSTPONED until MAY 24TH

8A-2P

 

SUNDAY

 
MAY 18

CHILDREN'S DAY

SERVICE

(followed by

a cookout)

 9:30A

SUNDAY MAY 18

CHICKEN BBQ tickets go on sale

(Take out only)

 

 

 

 

 

VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS proposed by the Pastoral Search Committee and recommended by the Standing Committee were adopted at the Church Meeting Sunday September 10, 2023.

 

Vision Statement

In this sacred place, as Congregationalists we welcome all on their spiritual journey to grow their faith in God, discover their purpose, and make a difference through service and fellowship.

 

Mission Statement

The mission of the Preston City Congregational Church is to welcome all who are seeking a Christ-centered church home. This happens through inspiring worship services, thought-provoking Bible study, continual fellowship, close ties with the local community, and foundational Sunday School programs. Our daily goal is to share a church life that encompasses the Preston City Congregational Church motto of “Where Friends Become Family.”

 

 

PROCEDURE FOR FLOWERS IN CHURCH

 

To place flowers in church on Sunday morning, please call the office to see if your date is available. Your information will be taken to be included in the worship folder and a Flower Committee representative will be contacted to ensure your flowers are on the altar for Sunday morning. Floral arrangements are $50, and payment (cash or check payable to PCCC) is due in the office as soon as possible after you make your request.

You may also supply your own arrangement. We have vases which may be borrowed for you to fill!

 

Please remember that flowers are always welcome!

 

 

NEED TO REACH US?

 

OFFICE: 860.887.4647 or 860.886.7200

Open 9 A.M. — Noon Monday - Friday;

Leave a message at anytime

 

Minister

Reverend Thomas Burke, Jr.

203-297-0254

pastortompccc@gmail.com

 

 

PASTOR'S ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

SANDY DUDEK

Home: 860-376-4388

Cell: 860-608-9266

Email: pccc@snet.net

 

SENIOR DEACON

BOB VESCOVI

Cell: 401-583-7840

 

Email: RVesco2010@comcast.net

 

 

DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

LISA VAN ALST

Cell: 860-710-1262

Email: dre.prestoncity@gmail.com

 

INTERIM DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

HUNTER BUSTAMANTE

interim.DRE.pccc@gmail.com

 

 

 

Rev. Stan White, Minister Emeritus - 860-303-9622

sewhite3022@gmail.com

Do you need any help?

In trying times like these, often the best is brought out in people and so it is at Preston City Congregational Church. Some of our congregation have been in touch, offering to pick up groceries and deliver them, or perhaps, make a meal if needed for our shut-ins and/or elderly.

 

You may call Sandy at the church office from 9 AM - noon, Monday-Friday if you could use this help and we'll do our best to accommodate you. 

You're in the thoughts and prayers of your church at this time. 

We must remember "He's Got The Whole World In His Hands."  

Please Note

 

  • The Food Pantry is open the third Wednesday of each month, 10A - noon, except when noted.
  • The Pantry is open for church family following services on the fourth Sunday of the month, unless otherwise announced.
 
 

The Clothing Shed in the lower parking lot is open!

Please place donations in bags and tie them.

We accept all soft goods: clothing, shoes, blankets, curtains, towels, stuffed animals, etc.

 

A Book Bin has been added to the lower parking lot next to the clothing bin. Bay State Books recycles your book contributions through donation programs, book sales, and recycling programs. Their aim is to get books into the hands that need them and to reduce waste. On November 15, 2023, the six-month trial period was extended by the Standing Committee.

 

Thank you

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Welcome to the Preston City Congregational Church's home on the web.  We're so glad you stopped by to visit us.

 

The present House of worship is the fourth building in the church's

325-year history, being built in 1886.  The church, formerly named The First Congregational Church is the town's first church.

 

If you are seeking a church home, we invite you to consider uniting with us in worship.  A pamphlet explaining the various programs and activities of the church may be found in the Information Center (mid-level) or by calling the church office.

 

 

WHO ARE WE? We are Congregationalists.  The Congregational Church began with the landing of the Pilgrims in 1620.   We are often referred to as "The Church of the Pilgrims."  WHAT DO WE BELIEVE?  We believe that Jesus Christ is the Head of this church, and that each individual is free to follow Him according to his/her conscience.  Each church is self-governing in all matters; there is no hierarchy.  Each church, while autonomous, may choose to be part of a fellowship of churches.  We belong to the Fellowship of Northeast Congregational Christian Churches and The National Association of Congregational Christian Churches (NACCC.org).  Please visit these websites to learn more.

POSTPONED

Spring Yardsale

Saturday May 17th

NEW DATE

Saturday May 24th - 8A-2P

Trip to Peabody Museum

Tuesday, June 24th

The Scarecrow Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 10A - 4P.

Vender information can be found by clicking on Scarecrow Festival in the left column.

Click the Donate Now button above to connect with our

on-line giving.

The Clothing Shed is open.

Please place donations in bags and tie them.

We accept all soft goods: clothing, shoes, blankets, curtains, towels, etc.

Thank you

The BOOK BIN has been placed in the lower parking lot, next to the Clothing Bin. Help us recycle your unneeded books and get them into hands that can use them and keep them out of landfills!

 

The Food Pantry is open Wednesday, May 21st 9A - Noon and Sunday, May 25th for our church family and friends following our service. We will be collecting pasta in the month of April.

INCLEMENT WEATHER CANCELLATIONS
TUNE IN to Television Channel 3 (WFSB) or you may check our Facebook page or this
website, or call the office

(860 887-4647). A message
will be announced on the answering machine.

When Sunday School is
cancelled, church is NOT CANCELLED unless specifically
announced. We have been assured that when we post on Channel 3, they notify all the local radio stations.

Are you receiving our email newsletter?

Please send an email to the church office at pccc@snet.net to let us know that you would like to be added to the email mailing list. Thank You and Welcome!

The newsletter has returned to a monthly newsletter.

Contact Us

Preston City Congregational Church

 

321 Route 164

Preston, CT 06365

 

Office: (860) 886-7200 

Phone: (860) 887-4647

Fax: (860) 887-4647

 

email: pccc@snet.net

 

Office hours are 9A -12P, M-F

 

"Where Friends

Become

Family"



Sunday Worship: 9:30A

 

We are handicap accessible.

Click on the icon above for live webstreaming of our worship service and a viewable archive of past services!

Website contact:

Northeast Fellowship Website:nefellowship.org

 

National Association website: www.naccc.org