We are a home of extravagant welcome, learning, living and serving love.
Who we are
We are Church of Christ Congregational, an Open and Affirming Church of the UCC.
We are a welcoming, seeking, serving, loving collection of folks from many faith backgrounds.
What we do
We serve our community and beyond, building the Kingdom of God on Earth.
Food pantry, clothes closet, community dinners, wellness events, mission trips and work camps, fellowship and small group events.
Where we live
We are located in Norfolk, CT in the Northwest Corner of the state.
With Torrington to the South, Winsted to the East and Canaan to the West, Norfolk is a beautiful, peaceful and friendly place to live, even if it is known as the ”Icebox of Connecticut.”
Picture of the Week – “Open Mic” in Battell Chapel
Here is information for donating turkeys or money to the Norfolk Food Pantry Thanksgiving Basket program.
Yes, Christmas is coming soon after a late Thanksgiving this year. Here is how you can make some child very happy this year by participating in our Angel Tree gift program.
Welcome Back, Pastor Erick!
we welcomed Pastor Erick back from his sabbatical with a special surprise opening verse of our first hymn. “Erick, Erick, welcome back, we missed you while you were away. Happy that you had this time for family, fishing, prayer and play. Now we vow to work together as we serve our God above. Erick, Erick welcome back, we offer you our hugs and love.”
Happenings
Open Mic Night – Saturday, November 16 at 7 PM. All ages, any instruments, songs. stories, etc. BYO drinks and snacks, cash donation to the Norfolk Food Pantry.
Some Special Past Events:
“That’s My Story” – October 18, 2024 – a delightful evening listening to stories from the lives of three community members, including a story of a different tour of duty back in the Viet Nam era, a ghost story about a haunted house in South Norfolk, and a couple of stories about dogs, one beautiful but sad, and one quite funny.
What a great celebration on Saturday, May 25 to thank our generous community for helping us restore our steeple to it’s former glory. And it was a real treat to hear the chimes ringing out over the village. Well done all!
Click to learn more about the steeple history and restoration project.
Check out our Recurring Events Page for Wellness and other activities, as well as the church calendar.
Worship
Come as you are to join us in person or via live stream.
Opportunities for Service and Giving
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Events
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Read Our Mission, Values, Goals, Calling and History
Open & Affirming
We welcome and affirm the value of all of God’s children.
Learning Love
We are a community of seekers of all ages. We’re not interested in washing your brain. We’d rather engage it and hear from you about your beliefs, struggles, joys.
Living Love
We strive to express God’s love with joy. Join us any Sunday at 10 AM to find out just what this means: music, prayer, support, preaching, fellowship –and more.
Serving Love
We take care of others, living our faith. Through our Food Pantry, Clothes Closet, Minister’s Discretionary Fund, Work Camps, and weekly Light of Service, we seek to make a positive impact on others, particularly those in need
“No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.”
Please walk through our doors and give yourself the gift of discovering that you belong here.
May you find a faith that works; may you know God’s love!