United Congregational Church (Bridgeport, Connecticut) facts for kids
United Congregational Church of Bridgeport – a congregation of the United Church of Christ – was gathered in 1695 by the English settlers (Pilgrims) who settled along the Pequonock (now Housatonic) River, in the area known then as Strat-field – because it was located between Fairfield and Stratford. That area is now the City of Bridgeport. Throughout its 322-year history and seven buildings, United has been a community anchor for the city.
United founded the Norma Pfriem Urban Outreach Initiatives, Inc. (NPUOI) in 2010 – NPUOI is the church's not-for-profit 501 (c)3 charity, which provides direct services such as a Food Pantry, Community Dinner, and ESL classes to help meet the needs of its neighbors in the West Side and South End of Bridgeport.
Today United is an active and vital community of faith led by Senior Minister, Reverend Sara D. Smith, Esq. Its tradition of an excellent music and choral program is carried on by Mr. Tom Cuffari, the Minister of Music through a Chancel and Children's Choir. United is a multi-cultural, multi-racial, open and affirming, loving community.
Currently, United is located at 2200 North Avenue, Bridgeport in the Bessemer Center.
