Faithful presence is one of the quietest and most demanding forms of ministry — showing up consistently, over years, for people who might otherwise be forgotten by the broader church. The Ashlar Village Ministry is a direct expression of our call to confront isolation and extend radical welcome beyond our own walls. It reflects our conviction that everyone, at every stage of life, belongs to God and deserves a community of faith.
Every Sunday afternoon, First Church brings worship to Ashlar Village on the Masonicare campus in Wallingford — because the church doesn’t stop at its own doors.
Four Sundays a month, we gather at 1:30 p.m. for a full worship service open to all Ashlar residents, regardless of their denominational background or faith tradition. This isn’t a scaled-down version of church — it’s the real thing, shaped for a community that has spent a lifetime building faith and deserves to keep living it.
Pastoral care is available to residents throughout the year, and our relationship with the Ashlar community extends well beyond Sunday mornings. At Christmas, we mark the season with a special evening service of Lessons and Carols — one of the more beautiful traditions in our church year, and one that resonates deeply in that setting.
If you or someone you love lives at Ashlar Village and would like to connect with our ministry there, we’d be glad to be in touch. Please contact the church office at 203-265-1691 or email Pastor Jeff at pastorjeff@firstchurchwld.org
