United Congregational Church (Bridgeport, Connecticut)

United Congregational Church of Bridgeport – a congregation of the United Church of Christ – was gathered in 1695 by the English settlers (Pilgrims) who settled along the Pequonock (now Housatonic) River, in the area known then as Strat-field – because it was located between Fairfield and Stratford.

The congregation's former building at 877 Park Ave is listed on the National Register of Historic Places -- it is now home to the Bridgeport Islamic Community Center.

United founded the nOURish BRIDGEPORT, Inc. as Norma Pfriem Urban Outreach Initiatives, Inc. (NPUOI) in 2010 – nOURish is the church's not-for-profit 501(c)3 charity, which provides direct services such as a Food Pantry and Baby Center, ESL classes, Feel the Warmth Hot Meal, nOURish indoor hydroponic farm, and seasonal programs to help meet the needs of its neighbors in Bridgeport.

Today United is an active community of faith led by Senior Minister, Reverend Sara D. Smith, Esq.

United is a multi-cultural, ethnically diverse, open and affirming, loving community.