Welcome
Welcome to the webpage for the white steepled church at the corner of Route 6 and Long Hill Road in Andover, Connecticut! My name is Ruth Nye and I’ve been the pastor of the First Congregational Church of Andover for the past one and a half years. My ministry is rooted in the many gifts the church has to offer: worship that celebrates the mystery and abundance of God; fellowship with others who share the same spiritual home, and a trust in the ongoing presence and power of God to transform individuals, the community and the world.
Our history as a church dates back to the sixteenth century when the town of Andover was formally established. Today, our historic church is open to young and old, single and families, long time church goers and seekers – all who long to experience the love of God, and follow in the way of Jesus.
Our ministry with children and youth is important to us. We are moving to the model of ministry that assumes faith is formed whenever the church worships, shares fellowship, works, learns and serves others. Children and youth participate weekly in worship: with children ages 3 to grade 5, leaving after the Children’s message for “Godly Play.” Once a month, during the same time period, youth in grades 6-8 participate in a Tweener’s class. . To supplement our classroom and worship experience our Christian Education program also includes occasional service project activities for our children and youth.
I hope you will visit us in person! Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to learn more about our church by calling me: 860.742. 7696 or 860.463.4924 or emailing me: 
Blessings,
Pastor Ruth