United Church on the Green, UCC: New Haven, CT

United Church on the Green, UCC: New Haven, CT A place of hope on the New Haven Green. Open & Affirming since 1989. Sundays at 10am. Come as you are. A congregation of the United Church of Christ.

A progressive, Open and Affirming congregation on the New Haven Green since 1742. We believe in a world of crucifixion, the church should be a place of hope. Whether you’re a long-time believer or a seeker with more questions than answers, you will be welcomed exactly as you are, no explanation required. We have a long history of standing for justice, from the Amistad incident and the abolition of

slavery to the 1970 Black Panther trials. Today, we continue that work through our commitment to peace, social justice, and our "Just Peace" mission. Worship with us:
Sundays at 10am | In person at 270 Temple Street or online on YouTube.

When Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services lost its main office on Nicoll Street earlier this year, they needed plac...
08/20/2026

When Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services lost its main office on Nicoll Street earlier this year, they needed places to keep doing the work. Our Parish House at 323 Temple Street became one of those places.

Right now, IRIS staff are meeting with refugee and immigrant families in our building. English classes, legal consultations, and the kind of face to face support that cannot happen over email. This is not new for us. UCG has partnered with IRIS for years, and our Service and Justice team works alongside CONECT to address housing, education, eldercare, and environmental justice across New Haven.

But this moment matters more than most. Federal funding has been cut. IRIS chose to step away from the federal resettlement program this year rather than participate in a system they believe no longer reflects its original humanitarian mission. They are now focused entirely on supporting the thousands of refugees and immigrants already living in Connecticut.

Our doors are open. That is not a slogan. It is literally true.

If you want to get involved with our Service and Justice ministry, reach out to Cher Balkcom. The team meets monthly on Zoom, typically the first Tuesday of the month: [email protected]

Learn more about IRIS and how to volunteer: https://irisct.org/volunteer/

"God can't imagine a future without you. Take confidence that even if you don't understand it, your life is being used b...
08/19/2026

"God can't imagine a future without you. Take confidence that even if you don't understand it, your life is being used by God. Your life is being valued by God."

Some of us needed to hear that this week. Not as theology. Just as a reminder that we matter, even when it does not feel like it.

Rev. Ray, August 16, 2026.

Watch the full sermon: https://www.youtube.com/live/3XdCCec9Gmc?si=9v_aoaaAWE6hh7FQ

08/18/2026

"Take confidence that even if you don't understand it, your life is being used by God. Your life is being valued by God."

This Sunday, Rev. Ray preached on the story of Joseph meeting his brothers in Egypt (Genesis 45:1-15). Sometimes the darkest chapters of our lives are not the end of the story. Sometimes forgiveness, and purpose, show up in ways we never could have planned.

Watch the full sermon on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbIBdiYZ0yo

Music has always been at the heart of our worship at United Church on the Green.Our choir returns in September. We sing ...
08/13/2026

Music has always been at the heart of our worship at United Church on the Green.

Our choir returns in September. We sing everything from Bach and Mozart to jazz, blues, and gospel sounds. You do not need to be a trained singer to join us. We are just looking for people who love to sing and want to be part of a choir family.

Rehearsals are Thursdays at 7 PM. If you're interested, reach out to Caesar Storlazzi at the following: https://unitednewhaven.org/music

"It is up to us what kind of family we will be."Rev. Ray’s message on Sunday was a powerful reminder that our past doesn...
08/12/2026

"It is up to us what kind of family we will be."

Rev. Ray’s message on Sunday was a powerful reminder that our past doesn’t define our future. We have the choice, every day, to create the kind of family we want to be—one built on love, hope, and care for each other.

If you missed the service, you can watch the full recording on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/3XdCCec9Gmc?si=a5ujyqudzuv3IY__

08/11/2026

"Our story doesn't have to be our future. Our family story can simply be a statement of the facts of what came before. It is up to us what kind of family we will be."

Rev. Ray reminds us that this is true for our personal families and for the church family. We have a choice. We can love one another, care for one another, share hope with one another, and make tomorrow better than yesterday.

Watch the full sermon on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/3XdCCec9Gmc?si=Ja39S9O5gts4gYj_

Job Opportunity! Interim Choir DirectorSeptember - December 2026 The responsibilities of the Interim Choir Director are ...
07/23/2026

Job Opportunity! Interim Choir Director
September - December 2026

The responsibilities of the Interim Choir Director are as follows:

- Conduct the UCG choir at all Thursday rehearsals, and at all Sunday warm-ups and services. Thursday rehearsals are from 7-8; Sunday mornings begin with a choir warm-up at 8:30am, the service is at 10am and concludes by 11:30am.

- Responsible for choosing the hymns for Sunday worship, and the anthems and solos for the choir. The Music Director may have much of this work completed before the Interim Choir Director begins.

- Work closely with the Pastor to ensure that all music reflects UCG’s ideals and aspirations.

- Approximately 10 hours per week. Remuneration will be $350 per week.

Interested parties should contact our Director of Music, Caesar Storlazzi, at [email protected]

United Church on the Green would like to wish you a very happy Mother’s Day! Please join us for service this morning, in...
05/10/2026

United Church on the Green would like to wish you a very happy Mother’s Day! Please join us for service this morning, in person or online, at 10 am as we celebrate these incredibly important women. 🌸

This Thursday -- join us in conjunction with Center Church for a joint Maundy Thursday service, at 7 pm on Thursday, Apr...
03/30/2026

This Thursday -- join us in conjunction with Center Church for a joint Maundy Thursday service, at 7 pm on Thursday, April 2. We will have an evening of solemn prayer and song.

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270 Temple Street
New Haven, CT
06511

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9:30am - 11:30am

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