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.
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…
Nourish is a series of community gatherings on Wednesdays, organized by East and First Congregational churches in MIlton.
Each week begins with a shared community supper. Following supper, a variety of personal enrichment and spiritual growth activities are provided for adults, and fun “Wacky Wednesday” activities are available for children and youth.
The two churches alternate hosting the Nourish gatherings. See the Fall schedule listed below.
Each supper begins at 6:00. A suggested but optional donation to cover expenses is $10.
East Congregational Church is located at 610 Adams Street, East Milton. Enter via the rear parking lot entrance and go down one flight of stairs.
First Congregational Church is located at 495 Canton Avenue, Milton. Use the entrance facing the rear parking lot.
We hope you’ll join us for some or all of these fun community building gatherings.
| Date | Host Church |
|---|---|
| September 25 | First Congregational Church |
| October 2 | East Congregational Church |
| October 9 | First Congregational Church |
| October 16 | East Congregational Church |
| October 23 | First Congregational Church |
| October 30 | East Congregational Church |
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.
