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First Congregational Church of Thomaston

Welcome to our website!

We're glad you came by.

Whether you have been on the Christian journey a long time, or just exploring it for the first time, we want to be gracious hosts as you seek.

Explore these pages and discover what we have found: a warm and caring family of Christian believers who find answers in Jesus Christ and encouragement with each other.


Pastor Peter Smith, teaching teenagers at "Next Generation" summer camp

Our Mission Statement

We are a community of believers in Jesus Christ, accountable to God to equip ourselves to share His grace.  By the power of the Holy Spirit, we joyfully encourage one another through worship, study & prayer, to be Christ's ambassadors to Thomaston and beyond.


Sunday, May 4, 2008

9:00 a.m. Christian Education for all Ages

10:00 a.m. Worship


Music by Praise Band and Chancel Choir
Dawn Marie Conroy, Minister of Music

Morning Message: The Characteristics of Authentic Christian Community #3 – Community During the Exodus: "Choose God and Live" by Rev. Dr. Peter J. Smith, pastor.




Our meeting house was built in 1838, one year after the founding of the church in Plymouth Hollow. Clockmaker Seth Thomas was the major benefactor in the building. The working mechanism of our early Seth Thomas Tower clock is on display in our foyer.

We're located at 135 Main Street in downtown Thomaston, across from The Country Grocer

We're located at 135 Main Street in downtown Thomaston, across from The Country Grocer.

Our Sunday Morning Schedule is:

    • 9:00 Sunday School for all ages
    • 10:00 Worship, with Junior Church and Nursery provided.

Bible studies and small groups are available throughout the week, as well as fellowship groups for youth, men and women, and service opportunities.





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