Second Congregational Church of Stafford

Constitutional Statement of Covenant

We believe in God, the Eternal Spirit, who is made known to us in Jesus our Brother, and whose deeds we testify: God calls the worlds into being, creates humankind in the divine image, and sets before us the ways of life and death. God seeks in holy love to save all people from aimlessness and sin. God judges all humanity and all nations by that will of righteousness declared through prophets and apostles. In Jesus Christ, the man of Nazareth, our crucified and risen Lord, God has come to us and shared our common lot, conquering sin and death and reconciling the whole creation to its creator. God bestows upon us the Holy Spirit, creating and renewing the church of Jesus Christ, binding in covenant faithful people of all ages, tongues and races. God calls us into the Church to accept the cost and joy of discipleship, to be servants in the service of the whole human family, to proclaim the gospel to all the world and resist the powers of evil, to share in Christ's baptism and eat at his table, to join him in his passion and victory. God promises to all who trust in the gospel forgiveness of sins and fullness of grace, courage in the struggle for justice and peace, the presence of the Holy Spirit in trial and rejoicing, and eternal life in the kingdom which has no end. Blessing and honor, glory and power be unto God.

General Information

The Church building is located in West Stafford at the intersection of Connecticut Routes 30 and 190. The Parish House, within which is located the Pastor's Office and Meeting and Sunday School facilities, is located on the east side of the Church building. A new gravel parking lot is located to the east of the Parish house.

The Church office is normally open from 9:00 a.m. to noon Tuesday thru Friday. A recording device is attached to the telephone to receive messages that may be left at other times. Some of the Sunday School rooms are used by various community activities during the week.