Welcoming Statement

We, The First Congregational Church of Portland, Connecticut, are an Open and Affirming church.  With God’s grace, we continue to be a congregation that includes persons of every race, ethnicity, age, family configuration, marital status, mental and physical ability, economic status, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. 

All are welcome to share in the life, sacraments, missions, responsibilities, and blessings of participation in our community of faith.