First Congregational Church
of Chappaqua

210 Orchard Ridge Road    Chappaqua, New York 10514    (914) 238-4411

www.fcc-chappaqua.org

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at 10:00 am

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The church building is located at the corner of Rte. 117 and Orchard Ridge Road. The Sanctuary, with its Carillon bell tower, is the main focus of the church. The Sanctuary structure also includes a second story balcony and a choir room in the undercroft below the altar area.  The building is wheelchair accessible by ramp and has a bathroom for the handicapped.

Church offices are located in the hallway connecting the Sanctuary to the Education wing. A beautiful courtyard garden, known as the Bruckner garden, facing the offices is used for occasional outdoor worship services and other special events.

At the Education wing entrance there is a reception desk.  Two church libraries, adult and children's, contain many resources for members’ use. These include a wide variety of books (religious and topical), videotapes, cassette recordings of the worship services, and computers.

In the Parish Hall, members gather for fellowship following Sunday worship, for other social gatherings, and for congregational meetings. It includes a stage which is used for church and community performances, as well as a gathering place for youth groups.

The Memorial Room, which is adjacent to the church kitchen, is used for receptions, various church programs and meetings.

The stained glass Memorial Windows were originally installed in the church's first building, which is the stone church at the corner of King Street and Orchard Ridge Road.

The left hallway leads to the kitchen, custodial office and back stage area. The hallway straight ahead leads to the two floors of classrooms. Classrooms are used for Church School, Play Care, the weekday pre-school program, and outside community group meetings. The largest room at the end of the hall contains a piano used for youth choir rehearsals and an indoor climbing/slide set.

Outside there is a large enclosed play area for children. It includes two climbing/slide sets (one appropriate for younger children), a sandbox, a swing set, a tire swing, a playhouse and a full-size basketball stand.

Several beautiful gardens, trees and ornamental plantings enhance the property. A Columbarium, dedicated in 1994, is located in the quiet wooded area next to the Sanctuary. Burial urns containing ashes of deceased members and church friends may be interred here.

 


The Bruckner Garden was given to the church by Chester Bruckner as a gift from him and his sisters. He also provided the church with a generous fund for the upkeep of the garden and the grounds of the church.


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The mission of the First Congregational Church is to be a caring community, seeking to know and love God joyfully by following Jesus Christ, in our worship, fellowship, service, and outreach to God's world.

  
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