Welcome to the Elmwood Community Church
We are holding indoor worship in our beautiful Sanctuary on Sunday mornings at full capacity. You are welcome to join us. We also are continuing to broadcast our Sunday Morning Worship at 10:00 am on Facebook and YouTube. There is a Facebook feed at the bottom of this page and you can watch us live right here.
Worship with Us!
We are currently holding in-person worship inside in our beautiful sanctuary. We are also online each Sunday for regular service. We also encourage you to check in throughout the week as we update the site frequently.
Meet Elmwood UCC
Meet the staff and clergy, read about our history, and find out about ministries and other activities.
hall for rent
Our Conte Hall in the church basement is available for renting. Capacity is 110 people, chairs and tables are on site. There is a stage and a kitchen for food warming. Contact the church office for information.
Contact and Directions
Elmwood Community Church is located at 26 Newington Rd, West Hartford, CT 06110. Find our location and get in touch!
Worship With Us
We offer traditional Christian worship on Sunday mornings at 10:00 am. Since we are an open and affirming church, ALL are welcome.
We also have Bible Studies on alternate Sundays after worship.
Our Values
We believe God has called the Elmwood Community Church to be a witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ and through faith, service and actions to be involved in, and committed to, creating a community that embraces one another and reaches out in love, peace and concern.
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The Tenth Commandment
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The Ninth Commandment
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The Eighth Commandment
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The Seventh Commandment
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