If you are new to the area, or looking for a church home…
If you crave a reflective pause, a sanctuary for your spirit…
If you are seeking a safe and caring environment for your children, a creative Faith Formation program, or a place to nurture your own spiritual life…
You are most welcome to join us on Sunday morning for worship!
No matter where you are on your life’s journey and no matter what your faith background is or has been, East Church extends a warm welcome, inviting all of God’s children to share in our common life.
The season of Advent began on Sunday, December 1.
What is Advent? Learn about what Advent means to Christians.
See what’s happening during Advent at East Church here.
There are many ways to share in our Worship Experience!
- Worship with us Sunday mornings a 10:00 A.M. EST
- East and First Churches of Milton will alternate hosting worship throughout the summer. See specific information elsewhere on this page.
- If you wish to participate virtually, find the Worship Guide for this week’s service here.
(The link to the Worship Guide is generally updated the Saturday before each Sunday service.) - Pastor Shelly’s sermons are archived in audio format on this website
- You may watch Sunday morning services live and view archived services at the Church’s YouTube channel here.
East Congregational Church, UCC is an Open and Affirming Congregation in the United Church of Christ. (The phrase “Open and Affirming” is church-speak. Roughly translated, it means we provide a safe sanctuary, open to and affirming of all people; East Church explicitly extends a welcome to all regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Learn more about what we mean by Open and Affirming here.)
We are a vibrant community of faith that strives to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ. East Church welcomes the spiritual pilgrim. Our congregation includes people from a variety of backgrounds and faith traditions. From this diversity we believe we gain a greater understanding of the way God is present in our lives. Together we walk this journey of faith, listening for the voice of our Still Speaking God. As followers of Jesus Christ, we believe that we can make a difference in the lives of people and in our world through the transforming power of the Gospel. Through engaging worship and study, we continue to grow in the Spirit and live our faith, building and serving community.
What’s New…
Advent Activities
Advent I
Sunday, December 1
Hanging of the Greens
Holy Communion
We light a candle of HOPE
Caroling on the Common
Saturday, December 7, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
At First Congregational Church
495 Canton Ave., Milton
Advent II
Sunday, December 8
Advent Music Sunday
We light a candle of PEACE
We celebrate Lynn!
Advent III
Sunday, December 15
We light a candle of JOY
Blue Christmas
Contemplation and Candlelight
Tuesday, December 17
in the East Church Chapel/Library
Advent IV
Sunday, December 22
Children’s Christmas Play
We light a candle of LOVE
Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 24; Worship at 7:00 PM
Carols and Candlelight
We light our Christ Candle
A Year in Review
A lot happens at East Church in a year. This video compresses 365 days into… 5 minutes! It was first shown at East Church’s June 2024 Annual Meeting. Soundtrack by the East Church choir.
Are you new to the United Church of Christ?
If you’re not familiar with this progressive Protestant denomination, you might wish to visit the Southern New England Conferences of the UCC website.
Recently established, SNEUCC consolidates several individual state conferences into one, more efficient organization.
