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Kendrick L. Norris, Senior MinisterIt is our joy to welcome you to First Church, Guilford. Your presence makes our hearts glad, for St. Paul tells us to "welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you." We invite you to become a part of this large and diverse community of faith. We are constantly challenging ourselves to be more of a family to each other and to be a rainbow of hope in this broken world. 
Susan J. Murtha, Associate MinisterPeace and grace to you. I welcome you to First Congregational Church – a vital community of embrace, grace and transformation. I hope and trust you will experience each these blessings the very first time you visit us and will grow rich in them as you connect with us over time! While there is no place that stands apart as more holy, there are special places where people seek … - to know the presence of God in their lives,
- to hear the promises of God for all humanity,
- and to be faithful to God’s call to be servants in this needy world.
I believe deeply that to be human is to have need of a such a place. In this historic church, we are indeed a community that is always seeking to be a sanctuary for these blessings and to be a launching point for transforming ministries beyond our walls. It is a gift to be here! I come to Guilford from northeast Connecticut where I worked as an engineer, raised my family, attended seminary, and served churches in Manchester and Woodstock. I began my ministry here in September 2006. I love all aspects of parish life and leadership and have special passions for preaching, nurturing spiritual life, and inner-city mission. If we have not met, I hope you will join us on Sunday morning where I can meet you and greet you personally. If you’d like to be in touch, please feel free to call me at the church office (203-453-5249) or email me at
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