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3 Academy Road
Oxford, Connecticut 06478
203.888.6186 office · 203.881.2088 fax
Rev. Lucille L. Fritz, Pastor
"Your neighborhood Church . . . in the center of Oxford."
Good Day!
In today's world . . . .Where many voices compete for your attention, it is difficult to separate the wheat from the chaff, to determine essential truth from passing fancy. Such discernment is a daily challenge for people today. We can help.
Friendships are . . . .
Developed in friendly places – and the Oxford UCC cares for all types of people that come to our church.
Seniors play . . . .
An important part within our church. In addition to their active participation on all of our committees, they also have their own group – called “The Sages” – which meets regularly to visit interesting venues and host informative meetings for all attendees.
Young Families . . . .
Are always welcome with their children. Rev. Lucille hosts Children’s Time during our church service – and then all the children can go off to their respective Sunday School classes. Each class’s curriculum and layout mimic the times of Jesus and are highly interactive – the children love it!
Stop On In Anytime & Learn More About Us!
Why Are We So Good?
We’re Young, We’re Old, We’re Growing.
The Oxford United Church of Christ Congregational was founded in 1741 with the first meeting of the Ecclesiastical Society of Oxford. For over 250 years, our Church has been a proud part of the Oxford community, celebrating its joys and easing its sorrows. As a vibrant member of the town and its surrounding areas, the church offers traditional events, such as our annual Holiday Fair, Lenten Supper, and spiritual Christmas and Easter services. Our congregation also works together to provide special services and community outreach for those in need.
The Center of Our Church is Lucille.
Our pastor, Reverend Lucille Fritz, is our Church’s 41st minister. Hailing from Barnesville, PA, she is a graduate of Andover-Newton Theological School in Massachusetts and has served the Oxford United Church of Christ Congregational since 1998. Knowledgeable and caring, Rev. Lucille breathes new life into the stories and teachings of the Bible, bringing the joy and passion of its message to us all. She lives in Oxford with her cat, Amos.
Children Have Fun Learning About God.
Our Sunday School is held each Sunday during the 10 am service. Using hands-on, interactive activities, children join together in age-appropriate classes to learn about Jesus and the Bible. Traditional stories are taught in a fun and safe environment, making this program a significant part of our children’s church life. There is also a nursery for children under the age of three.
Top 10 Reasons to Check out the Oxford UCC Congregational . . .
10. What if church is like spinach ...?
You know, like something that you hated as a kid but you love as an adult because you eat it in ways that suit you much better. Guess what? A lot of people are having the same sort of experience with church . . . In the UCC, things are often quite different and worth checking out.
9. Variety ...
UCC churches tend to tailor themselves to fit the people they feel called to serve in their local community. The result: A wide variety of musical traditions, expressions and values that have integrity and purpose. From conservative to liberal, we’re not short on variety.
8. No apologies ...
You are what you are...and so are we – we like ourselves just fine. Find a church where you will fit in, be nurtured and challenged to grow.
7. No waiting ...
You don’t have to join to be active in many UCC churches. If you want to get involved, many of our churches will find a place to help fulfill your need to give – whether or not you decide to join.
6. No boxes ...
God can blow the lid off any box, unfold it and turn it into a dance floor. We tend to be the “out of the box” people. Among our many firsts, we were the first mainline church to take a stand against slavery (1700), the first to ordain an African American person (1785), the first to ordain a woman (1853), and the first in foreign missions (1810). We value education for all people. We founded Harvard and Yale, as well as many historically black colleges, six of which remain affiliated with the UCC to this day.
5. One God, One Faith, One Baptism for All ...
When we baptize you into our community, we promise that we will never take it back – no matter what you discover about yourself or what others discover about you along life’s journey. We believe that baptism places each of us into the “body of Christ” and lasts forever. Some are baptized as infants, others as adults. Some are sprinkled. Others are immersed. Some reclaim their baptism from a previous church life. For each of us, however, baptism is big enough, strong enough and cleansing enough to last forever. We believe that EVERYONE – old, young, physically or emotionally challenged, rich or poor, sure or unsure, lost or found, Democrat or Republican has a place in the body of Christ. Baptism is like a badge that says, “you’re a full member of the church and no one can take that away from you.”
4. Good News People...
We believe that No. 5 is good news!
3. "Party" Church ...
God is having a party and we are all invited. At God’s party our spiritual hungering is fed and our thirsting is satisfied. At God’s party we get strength, stamina and community support that helps us through the tough times that come to everyone. Feeding our spiritual hunger helps reduce those, “I can’t believe I’m so stupid” moments – but we’ll never eliminate them all. That’s why we need friends and companions and not judges (no offense to judges) for the journey.
2. Spiritual Guidance ...
It’s not about commandments. It’s about relationships – even with God. The most important relationship is our relationship with God. Second most important is our relationships with the rest of the human family. In balance, these relationships produce justice amid injustice, kindness in the face of meanness, and the humility of self acceptance that comes as we sense the presence of a God who knows our inmost thoughts and loves us uncontrollably – just as we are. Spiritual journeys can be like the exercise equipment we buy and leave under the bed. Without coaches and workout partners, most of us don’t stick with it. We’re the “Journeys Wanted” people . . . bring yours.
1. We’re waiting for you.
Still want to know more? Check out the answers about our church in the links at the top of the page. This Sunday, stop by - you might be surprised!
