First Baptist Church, American Baptist Church Southington CT

Easter Sunday, April 5: In-Person & Virtually
2026-04-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
The traditional Easter Sunday service will be held at 10 a.m. at the church and include communion, the Easter message, and celebration of the Resurrection. The worship will also be offered via Zoom and Facebook Live (First Baptist Church – Southington, CT). To join via Zoom, DM us to receive the link. The Rev. Sharon Holt will lead the service. An Easter egg hunt will follow. To learn more about our worship, visit www.firstbaptistsouthington.org. We are handicapped accessible. Everyone is welcome at First Baptist Church!

Easter Sunrise Service, April 5, 6:30 a.m.
2026-04-05 06:30 - 07:00
The Easter sunrise service will be held Sunday, April 5 at 6:30 a.m. at the Merriman Cemetery, located on Marion Avenue at the corner of Nutmeg Drive, in the Marion section of Southington. If the weather is wet, it is recommended that worshippers wear boots and bring umbrellas.

Maundy Thursday, April 2, 7 p.m.
2026-04-02 19:00 - 20:00
On Maundy Thursday, April 2, at 7 p.m., there will be a special solemn service of remembrance, communion and prayer as we observe the Last Supper. This is in-person only; no Zoom available.

Palm Sunday Worship, March 29: In-Person & Virtually
2026-03-29 10:00 - 11:00
Palm Sunday Worship, March 29 will be held at 10 a.m. in person and virtually via Zoom and Facebook Live (First Baptist Church – Southington, CT). To join via Zoom, DM us to receive the link. The Rev. Sharon Holt will lead the service. Palms will be distributed. To learn more about our worship, visit www.firstbaptistsouthington.org. We are handicapped accessible. Everyone is welcome at First Baptist Church!

Fifth Sunday of Lent, March 22: In-Person & Virtually
2026-03-22 10:00 - 11:00
The Fifth Sunday of Lent on March 22 will be held at 10 a.m. in person and virtually via Zoom and Facebook Live (First Baptist Church – Southington, CT). To join via Zoom, DM us to receive the link. The Rev. Sharon Holt will lead the service. Guest musicians are Susan Mazer, guitar, and Celeste Cumming, cello. To learn more about our worship, visit www.firstbaptistsouthington.org. We are handicapped accessible. Everyone is welcome at First Baptist Church!

Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 15: In-Person & Virtually
2026-03-15 10:00 - 11:00
The Fourth Sunday in Lent on March 15 will be held at 10 a.m. in person and virtually via Zoom and Facebook Live (First Baptist Church – Southington, CT). To join via Zoom, DM us to receive the link. The Rev. Sharon Holt will lead the service. To learn more about our worship, visit www.firstbaptistsouthington.org. We are handicapped accessible. Everyone is welcome at First Baptist Church!

Third Sunday in Lent & Celebration Sunday, March 8: In-Person & Virtually
2026-03-08 10:00 - 11:00
The Third Sunday in Lent & Celebration Sunday on March 8 will be held at 10 a.m. in person and virtually via Zoom and Facebook Live (First Baptist Church – Southington, CT). To join via Zoom, DM us to receive the link. The Rev. Sharon Holt will lead the service. The monthly celebration recognizing birthdays and anniversaries will follow worship. Remember to move your clock ahead one hour on Saturday night or you’ll be late! To learn more about our worship, visit www.firstbaptistsouthington.org. We are handicapped accessible. Everyone is welcome at First Baptist Church!

Deadline to purchase Easter flowers & gifts is March 8
2026-03-08 09:00 - 11:00
Tomorrow, March 8, is the deadline to purchase Easter flowers or make memorial gifts. Forms are at church, on our website, have been emailed and here: https://firstbaptistsouthington.org/2026/02/23/easter-flower-gifts-form-available-deadline-march-8/
Submit them at the church office following worship.

Daylight Saving Time, March 8: Move Clocks Ahead One Hour
2026-03-08 02:00 - 03:00
It’s Daylight Saving Time: Move your clock ahead one hour or you will be late to church on Sunday!

Lenten Book Study begins March 3
2026-03-03 13:00
The Lenten Book Study begins Tuesday, March 3. We will be discussing “Embracing the Uncertain” by Magrey R. deVega. It is described as a Bible study for unsteady times. The book study will be led by the Rev. Peg Lewis and held on Tuesdays, from 1 to 2 p.m., in the parlor, through March 24. The first week, please read intro and chapters 1, 2 and 3. See Peg if you’d like to join.

Second Sunday in Lent & Communion Sunday, March 1: In-Person & Virtually
2026-03-01 10:00
Second Sunday in Lent & Communion Sunday on March 1 will be held at 10 a.m. in person and virtually via Zoom and Facebook Live (First Baptist Church – Southington, CT). To join via Zoom, DM us to receive the link. The Rev. Sharon Holt will lead the service. Communion will be presented to all those who have invited Christ into their lives. The annual meeting follows. To learn more, visit www.firstbaptistsouthington.org. We are handicapped accessible. Everyone is welcome at First Baptist Church!

First Sunday in Lent, Feb. 22: In-Person & Virtually
2026-02-22 10:00 - 11:00
The First Sunday of Lent will be held Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. in person and virtually via Zoom and Facebook Live (First Baptist Church – Southington, CT). To join via Zoom, DM us to receive the link. The Rev. Sharon Holt will lead the service. To learn more, visit www.firstbaptistsouthington.org. We are handicapped accessible. Everyone is welcome at First Baptist Church!

Celebration Sunday, Feb. 15: In-Person & Virtually
2026-02-15 10:00 - 11:00
Celebration Sunday will be held Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. in person and virtually via Zoom and Facebook Live (First Baptist Church – Southington, CT). To join via Zoom, DM us to receive the link. The Rev. Sharon Holt will lead the service. Our monthly celebration of birthdays and anniversaries will follow. To learn more, visit www.firstbaptistsouthington.org. We are handicapped accessible. Everyone is welcome at First Baptist Church!

Communion Sunday, Feb. 8: In-Person & Virtually
2026-02-08 10:00 - 17:00
Communion Sunday will be held Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. in person and virtually via Zoom and Facebook Live (First Baptist Church – Southington, CT). To join via Zoom, DM us to receive the link. The Rev. Sharon Holt will lead the service. Communion will be presented to all those who have invited Christ into their lives. To learn more, visit www.firstbaptistsouthington.org. We are handicapped accessible. Everyone is welcome at First Baptist Church!

NEW DATE FEB. 1: First Baptist’s Martin Luther King event features State Rep. Poulos
2026-02-01 10:00
Due to the forecast, this has been rescheduled to Sunday, Feb. 1.
State Rep. Christopher Poulos (81st Dist.) of Southington will be the guest speaker at the First Baptist Church of Southington’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. observance on Sunday, Jan. 25. Feb. 1. For the 28th year, the local church has hosted this special event remembering and honoring the legacy of King, civil rights leader and proponent of non-violence. The church is located at 581 Meriden Ave.
This year’s theme is honoring “Public Schools.” The program will be held as part of the 10 a.m. worship service and will include the recognition of two middle school students for their excellence and commitment to improving their community at school and at large. A trio from the University of Hartford will provide special music. Town and school officials will be attending. A reception will follow.
Representative Poulos is an educator and life-long Southington resident. He, his wife Helen and their children live in Plantsville. Poulos currently teaches Spanish and serves as Instructional Leader for the Humanities at Joel Barlow High School in Redding. He was Connecticut’s 2007 State Teacher of the Year and was inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame in 2022. He has served on the boards of directors for several non-profit education organizations.
Organizers said this event is the only such observance for King that is held in Southington and it is vital for his legacy to be preserved and passed onto future generations. All people are welcome to attend. For further information, visit www.firstbaptistsouthington.org or call the church at (860) 628-8121.

Sunday Worship, Jan. 18: In-Person & Virtually
2026-01-18 10:00 - 11:00
Sunday worship will be held Jan. 18 at 10 a.m. in person and virtually via Zoom and Facebook Live (First Baptist Church – Southington, CT). To join via Zoom, DM us to receive the link. The Rev. Sharon Holt will lead the service. We are handicapped accessible. To learn more, visit www.firstbaptistsouthington.org. Everyone is welcome at First Baptist Church!

Baptism of the Lord Sunday, Jan. 11: In-Person & Virtually
2026-01-11 10:00 - 11:00
Baptism of the Lord Sunday worship will be held Jan. 11 at 10 a.m. in person and virtually via Zoom and Facebook Live (First Baptist Church – Southington, CT). To join via Zoom, DM us to receive the link. The Rev. Sharon Holt will lead the service. We are handicapped accessible. To learn more, visit www.firstbaptistsouthington.org. Everyone is welcome at First Baptist Church!

Epiphany Observed & Communion Sunday, Jan. 4: In-Person & Virtually
2026-01-04 10:00 - 11:00
Epiphany Observed & Communion Sunday will be held Jan. 4 at 10 a.m. in person and virtually via Zoom and Facebook Live (First Baptist Church – Southington, CT). To join via Zoom, DM us to receive the link. The Rev. Sharon Holt will lead the service. Communion will be presented to all those who have invited Christ into their lives. We are handicapped accessible. To learn more, visit www.firstbaptistsouthington.org. Everyone is welcome at First Baptist Church!

Sunday Worship, Dec. 28: In-Person & Virtually
2025-12-27 08:00 - 17:00
Our parking lot and sidewalks are all clear! Sunday Worship will be held Dec. 28, 10 a.m. in person and virtually via Zoom and Facebook Live (First Baptist Church – Southington, CT). To join the worship service via Zoom, DM us to receive the link. The Rev. Sharon Holt will lead the service. To learn more, visit www.firstbaptistsouthington.org. We are handicapped accessible. Everyone is welcome at First Baptist Church!

First Baptist Church hosts Christmas Eve Service of Lessons and Carols
2025-12-24 18:00 - 19:00
Our church will host its traditional Christmas Eve Service of Lessons and Carols on Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. This service, led by the Rev. Sharon Holt, includes special music and soloists, scripture, the Christmas message, and the lighting of the Christ candle. It concludes with “Silent Night” sung by candlelight. The sanctuary decorations feature the Nativity, a Christmas tree, and an extensive display of poinsettias.
All are welcome. The church is handicapped accessible. For more information, call the church office at 860-628-8121; visit www.firstbaptistsouthington.org; or First Baptist Church – Southington on Facebook.

Fourth Sunday of Advent, Dec. 21: In-Person & Virtually
2025-12-21 10:00 - 11:00
The Fourth Sunday of Advent Worship will be held Dec. 21, 10 a.m. in person and virtually via Zoom and Facebook Live (First Baptist Church – Southington, CT). It is Pajama Sunday so wear your Christmas jammies! Join us for the lighting of the “Love” candle. To join the worship service via Zoom, DM us to receive the link. The Rev. Sharon Holt will lead the service. A special reception will follow. To learn more, visit www.firstbaptistsouthington.org. Everyone is welcome at First Baptist Church!

Third Sunday of Advent, Dec. 14: In-Person & Virtually
2025-12-14 10:00 - 11:00
The Third Sunday of Advent Worship will be held Dec. 14, 10 a.m. in person and virtually via Zoom and Facebook Live (First Baptist Church – Southington, CT). Join us for the lighting of the “Joy” candle. Afterward we will have our monthly celebration. To join the worship service via Zoom, DM us to receive the link. The Rev. Sharon Holt will lead the service. To learn more, visit www.firstbaptistsouthington.org. Everyone is welcome at First Baptist Church!

Community services gifts are due today, Dec. 7
2025-12-07 10:00 - 11:00
Please bring the gifts for Southington Community Services to church today, Dec. 7. Thank you for helping the community. If there is a problem, see Peg.

Second Sunday of Advent and Communion, Dec. 7: In-Person & Virtually
2025-12-07 10:00 - 11:00
The Second Sunday of Advent Worship and Communion will be held Dec. 7, 10 a.m. in person and virtually via Zoom and Facebook Live (First Baptist Church – Southington, CT). Join us for the lighting of the “Peace” candle. All believers are welcome to take part in Communion. To join the worship service via Zoom, DM us to receive the link. The Rev. Sharon Holt will lead the service. To learn more, visit www.firstbaptistsouthington.org. Everyone is welcome at First Baptist Church!

Hanging of the Greens, Nov. 30
2025-11-30 11:00 - 12:00
Stay after worship for the Hanging of the Greens!

First Sunday of Advent, Nov. 30: In-Person & Virtually
2025-11-30 10:00 - 11:00
First Sunday of Advent Worship will be held Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. in person and virtually via Zoom and Facebook Live (First Baptist Church – Southington, CT). Join us for the lighting of the “Hope” candle. To join the worship service via Zoom, DM us to receive the link. The Rev. Sharon Holt will lead the service. Stay after worship for the Hanging of the Greens! To learn more, visit www.firstbaptistsouthington.org. Everyone is welcome at First Baptist Church!

Stewardship & Thanksgiving Sunday Worship, Nov. 23: In-Person & Virtually
2025-11-23 10:00 - 11:00
Stewardship & Thanksgiving Sunday Worship will be held Nov. 23 at 10 a.m. in person and virtually via Zoom and Facebook Live (First Baptist Church – Southington, CT). To join via Zoom, DM us to receive the link. The Rev. Sharon Holt will lead the service. To learn more, visit www.firstbaptistsouthington.org. Everyone is welcome at First Baptist Church!

Sunday Worship, Nov. 16: In-Person & Virtually
2025-11-16 10:00 - 11:00
Sunday Worship will be held Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. in person and virtually via Zoom and Facebook Live (First Baptist Church – Southington, CT). To join via Zoom, DM us to receive the link. The Rev. Sharon Holt will lead the service. To learn more, visit www.firstbaptistsouthington.org. Everyone is welcome at First Baptist Church!

Celebration of Life for Leona "Lee" Burhoe
2025-11-15 11:30 - 14:00
A Celebration of Life will be held for Leona “Lee” Burhoe on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11:30am at First Baptist Church – Southington, CT. All are welcome.
https://www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com/obituaries/leona-lee-burhoe

Celebration Sunday, Nov. 9: In-Person & Virtually
2025-11-09 10:00 - 11:00
Celebration Sunday Worship will be held Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. in person and virtually via Zoom and Facebook Live (First Baptist Church – Southington, CT). To join via Zoom, DM us to receive the link. The Rev. Sharon Holt will lead the service. The monthly celebration follows. We are handicapped accessible. To learn more, visit www.firstbaptistsouthington.org. Everyone is welcome at First Baptist Church!
