Sunday Worship is held every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. and lasts about one hour. Communion is served on the first Sunday of each month (using gluten free bread and grape juice). Sunday School is offered for grades PreK-7 and takes place during worship. We hope you can join us!
Barnstormers Mens Choir: Saturday, April 18th at 7:30 p.m.
Celebrate the Union Congregational Church 200th Anniversary with an evening of harmony! Join us as The Barnstormers – a four-part men’s choir – bring their vibrant sound to Groton! The event is general admission and free to the public thanks to a grant from the Town of Groton Lecture Fund.
The New England Ringers: Saturday, May 30th at 4:00 p.m.
Ring in spring—and our 200th Anniversary—with The New England Ringers, New England’s premier handbell ensemble! Join us May 30 at 4:00 PM at the Union Congregational Church, Groton, and experience the beauty of handbell music as we continue celebrating 200 years of community and faith.
Parade & Flag Day Celebration: June 14
It’s our birthday—mark your calendars! Join us June 14, the 200th Anniversary of the founding of the Union Congregational Church of Groton, for a community-wide celebration! Enjoy a parade, BBQ/cookout, old-fashioned lawn games, music, and fun for all ages. Come celebrate two centuries of faith and fellowship!
Church History Month & Scrapbook Project: July
July is Church History Month at Union Congregational Church! 📖 Explore our rich past through stories, displays, and a special community scrapbooking. Celebrate two centuries of shared faith and treasured memories!
Service Sunday and Backpack Drive: August 23
Give back as we celebrate 200 years of service! On August 23, Union Congregational Church invites you to Service Sunday—a day dedicated to helping others through local projects and community outreach. Help kick off the school year with love and care! Throughout August, the Union Congregational Church Missions Committee is leading a backpack drive for local kids in need. It’s another way we celebrate 200 years of giving back to our community.
GrotonFest UCC Booth: September 26
Stop by the Union Congregational Church booth at GrotonFest on Sept. 26! Enjoy good food, friendly conversation, and learn about our 200th Anniversary Events
Author Lecture with Louise Knight: October 24
History comes to life on October 24 at the Union Congregational Church, Groton! Join us for a fascinating lecture with author and historian Louise Knight. Learn about the 1837 visit from the Grimké sisters, America’s first female abolitionists, as part of our ongoing 200th Anniversary series.
Community Thanksgiving Dinner: November 26
Gather with us this Thanksgiving for a warm meal and open hearts at Union Congregational Church. Join us Nov. 26 in Fellowship Hall for our annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, celebrating 200 years of shared blessings, neighbors, and faith.
Interfaith Walk of Lights & Tree Lighting: December 5
Celebrate the season and join the Union Congregational Church and the Groton Interfaith Council on Dec. 5 for a Walk of Lights and Tree Lighting. All faiths and neighbors are welcome to walk, reflect, and share the light together. The walk concludes at UCC Groton with warm winter treats and good cheer – celebrating unity during our 200th year.
“After the Kids” New Year’s Eve Party: December 31
Ring in 2027 with the Union Congregational Church! Our New Year’s Eve Party celebrates both a bright future and two centuries of faith-filled community. Join us for music, fellowship, and joyful reflection.
200th Anniversary of the Church Building: January 27, 2027
The celebration culminates on January 27, 2027! Join the Union Congregational Church, Groton, to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of our church building—a cornerstone of faith, fellowship, and Groton’s history.