Center Church (First Church of Christ in Hartford)

Center Church is one of Hartford's oldest congregations, with a rich history dating back to the city's founding, and features a historic burying ground.

Hartford, CT 06103

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Community memory · 1636-Present · Aug 7, 2026

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The First Church of Christ in Hartford, often called Center Church, traces its origins directly to the city's founding in 1636. Thomas Hooker, a prominent Puritan clergyman, led his congregation from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to found Hartford, establishing the church as a central pillar of the new settlement. The current meeting house, completed in 1807, is the fourth structure to house the congregation and stands as a beautiful example of Federal-style architecture. For centuries, this church has been a spiritual and civic anchor for Hartford, embodying the enduring spirit of its founders.

Source: Center Church, First Church of Christ in Hartford, official congregational and meetinghouse history

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