Our History
Celebrating our 275th Anniversary Year
On June 20, 1733, the New Canaan Congregational Church was formed Twenty-four residents of Canaan Parish who were members of congregational churches in Norwalk and Stamford transferred their memberships to the new church. Within 10 years, membership increased to 93 members from 46 families. The second, larger Meeting House was built in
1752. A “society house” with a fireplace also was built nearby for comfort and
to warm food for those who stayed between the long morning and afternoon worship
services. A lightning strike caused considerable damage to this Meeting House,
which served for ninety years. A third Meeting House, consecrated on June 14,
1843 continues to serve as our sanctuary to this day. In 1902, the current
church was formally incorporated under the laws of Connecticut as “The
Congregational Church of New Canaan.”
Deacon Raymond
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