A ribbon was cut to mark rededication of Green’s Farms Church on its 311th anniversary Sunday. Among those on hand were, from left, Tony Menchaca, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, former First Selectman Jim Marpe doing the honors, Dianne Parish and the Rev. Jeff Rider, the church’s senior minister. / Contributed photo by Regina Madwed, Capitol Photo

WESTPORT — Restored and reborn after more than three centuries, the congregation of Green’s Farms Church on Sunday celebrated both its heritage and its future as a focal point of faith and community in Westport.

Outside the historic Hillandale Road sanctuary of Green’s Farms Church during Sunday’s rededication celebration were Claire England, the church’s operations director, and Rick Benson, construction manager. / Contributed photo by Regina Madwed, Capitol Photo

The church’s 311th anniversary was marked with a ceremony and community festival to rededicate the historic house of worship following a slate of extensive renovations.

Among those on hand for a ribbon-cutting ceremony were U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, former First Selectman Jim Marpe and the Rev. Jeff Rider, the church’s senior minister.

In its new meeting rooms, in addition to congregation activities, the church hosts local community groups, including scout troops, recovery groups, the Westport Rotary Club, the Westport Garden Club and a licensed nursery school.

For more information, check the Green’s Farms Church website.

Bagpiper Jonathan Henken welcomed attendees for Sunday’s 311th anniversary service at Green’s Farms Church. / Contributed photo by Regina Madwed, Capitol Photo


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