Worship with us
First Congregational Church has one worship service each Sunday morning at 10 am. Worship is held mid-May through mid-October in the large sanctuary built in 1834 facing Centre Street. Services are held in the smaller sanctuary, the Old North Vestry (c. 1725), located behind the large sanctuary the rest of the year. Special worship services are also held throughout the year, especially during the Christmas, Lent, and Easter seasons.
What to Expect
Who
We welcome you at the First Congregational Church in Nantucket no matter where you are on your faith journey.
What to wear
No matter what your personal style is, you’ll be comfortable here. If you prefer casual, dressy, or business attire, chances are there will be others dressed just like you.
Parking
We are located in the downtown Nantucket historical district, so parking is limited on the street. Please try to ride together, walk, or take public transportation. WAVE buses offers free rides for Summer 2024.
When & Where
We meet every Sunday at 10 am. Our church is located at 62 Centre Street.
See the exact locations below.
Kids
Trained teachers provide leadership and care for our littlest members. Your kids can join our Church School for ages 4 -12, during service. Children's Sunday School uses SparkHouse curriculum. Nursery care is available for toddlers/ infants (babies to age 3).
The Service
Our services are roughly 60 minutes long. We sing hymns, songs, and spirituals together, hear relevant and inspiring messages, and hopefully walk out the doors different from when we came in!
Come worship with us
We welcome volunteers to participate in our services through singing in the choir, ushering, reading scripture, serving coffee and treats, running our cameras and sound for the live stream, and providing flowers for the altar. If you are interested in participating in this way, please click here.
Summer Sunday Worship Services
10 AM in the Summer Sanctuary
Memorial Day through Labor Day. We will worship on Sunday mornings in the Summer Sanctuary through mid-October.
Winter Sunday Worship Services
10 AM in the Old North Vestry
When the late autumn weather turns cold and blustery, worship is moved to the Old North Vestry during the winter months.
Sunday Morning Fellowship
Coffee and snacks follow our services. Join us for a warm time of fellowship on the front lawn during the summer and in the church parlor during the winter.
"Addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart"
Ephesians 5:19
Music
Music plays an integral and spiritual role in our worship services and our congregational life.
Our Music Ministry led by Jeff Cutts presents special concerts year-round featuring a wide variety of musicians who live on Nantucket or visit the island to share their musical gifts.
Special concerts are traditionally held Memorial Day weekend, Rose Sunday in July, summer Sunday afternoons, and weekdays at noon during certain seasons of the year. FCC also hosts the Musical Arts Society's summer concert series in our Summer Church.
Jesus said, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind…and love your neighbor as yourself.”
Sharing our Space
At First Congregational Church in Nantucket, we welcome many community groups to hold regular and one-time programs in our spaces including the Assembly of God and Congregation Shirat HaYam, the Bulgarian Education Center, and Alcoholics Anonymous.