Welcome
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Because we believe that “Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister” (1 John 4:21), we are a reconciling ministry, welcoming all people to our worship without regard to gender identification, sexual orientation, race, national origin, religious affiliation or anything else. We live and worship by the principle “Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” (1 John 3:18)
Our Pastor
Rev. Parker Prout serves as pastor of both United Methodist Church of Litchfield & Bantam and First United Methodist Church Torrington. Born in Long Branch, NJ and raised in Torrington, CT, Pastor Parker graduated from Trinity College in Hartford, and later earned an MS in counseling from the University of Hartford. Before being called to the ministry, he pursued a professional career as a human resources executive and consultant. He has a lifelong interest in classical music, and serves as a broadcaster at WMNR Fine Arts Radio. Pastor Parker and his wife have two adult children and reside in Litchfield.
Our Journey
We now attend services at First United Methodist Church in Torrington. Prior to July 2024, we were worshiping at the Masonic Lodge in Litchfield, which became our home after we sold our former church building on West Street in 2019. Selling the beautiful church built in 1885 was difficult, but our small congregation could no longer afford its upkeep. The hospitality of the Masons at St. Paul’s Lodge #11 on Meadow St in Litchfield was a blessing.
When our half-time pastor became FUMC Torrington’s half-time pastor too, we decided to accompany him. We are very blessed to join in worship with our brothers and sisters in Torrington.
