Center Church Meriden
Center Church Meriden
Who We Are:
Who We Are:
Center Church has been a part of the Meriden community since its founders departed from the congregational church in Wallingford in the early 1700s. Established in Meriden in 1729, Center Church has been a mainstay in the community ever since. Our current building has stood since 1830 - with some renovations done along the way to be sure! If you live in the Meriden area, you've surely driven past us on the corner of East Main St. and Broad St., so why not come join us? We are so excited to get to know you and welcome you into our faith community!
Center Church has been a part of the Meriden community since its founders departed from the congregational church in Wallingford in the early 1700s. Established in Meriden in 1729, Center Church has been a mainstay in the community ever since. Our current building has stood since 1830 - with some renovations done along the way to be sure! If you live in the Meriden area, you've surely driven past us on the corner of East Main St. and Broad St., so why not come join us? We are so excited to get to know you and welcome you into our faith community!
We are an Open and Affirming Church!
We are an Open and Affirming Church!
This means that no matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, YOU are welcome here - to explore your faith, to meet new people, and to strengthen your personal relationship with God. We believe in and practice an inclusive theology that rejects the notion that ones identity can possibly be sinful, and resists bigotry and exclusive ideology.
This means that no matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, YOU are welcome here - to explore your faith, to meet new people, and to strengthen your personal relationship with God. We believe in and practice an inclusive theology that rejects the notion that ones identity can possibly be sinful, and resists bigotry and exclusive ideology.
Our New Conference Minister: Rev. Darrell Goodwin
Our New Conference Minister: Rev. Darrell Goodwin
Click on the article to read more about the Rev. Darrell Goodwin, our new executive conference minister in the Southern New England UCC, and the first black, LGBTQ+ person to hold the position. Rev. Goodwin brings a bold and exciting vision to our newly formed conference. For more United Church of Christ resources, see the buttons below:
Click on the article to read more about the Rev. Darrell Goodwin, our new executive conference minister in the Southern New England UCC, and the first black, LGBTQ+ person to hold the position. Rev. Goodwin brings a bold and exciting vision to our newly formed conference. For more United Church of Christ resources, see the buttons below:
Interact with Center Church:
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Online Worship:
Online Worship:
Since COVID19 arrived in March of 2020, we have created virtual worship services online, which you can find by clicking the "Virtual Worship" picture to the left. Each Saturday at 5pm a new service will be posted! Check out our YouTube to see past services and more.
Since COVID19 arrived in March of 2020, we have created virtual worship services online, which you can find by clicking the "Virtual Worship" picture to the left. Each Saturday at 5pm a new service will be posted! Check out our YouTube to see past services and more.
Find us in up-town Meriden!
Find us in up-town Meriden!