Quick Facts
Founded
1690
Denomination
Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
Service Times
Sunday 10:00 AM
Men's Ministry
Yes
Kids Ministry
Yes
Pastor Credentials
M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Nicene; evangelical CCCC confession.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Inerrancy affirmed.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Parish-level.
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Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Evangelical.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Male pastor.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Congregational polity.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Expository.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Local/global mission.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Conservative New England Congregational.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Website returned ECONNREFUSED during R28 validation (2026-04-23); unable to verify CCCC standing live.
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Assessment
First Congregational Church of Woodstock is a historic 1690 New England Congregational church that maintains orthodoxy through the CCCC. The CCCC affiliation preserves evangelical doctrine, inerrancy, and conservative moral teaching where neighboring UCC congregations have drifted. Male pastor, congregational polity, strong heritage.
Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
543 Route 169, Woodstock, CT 06281
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