About South Church
South Church is a Congregational Church in Hartford, Connecticut located at 277 Main St, Hartford, CT 06106. As of April 2026, South Church holds a 4.7-star rating across 30 Google reviews. The South Church parish office answers at (860) 249-8627.
outh Church is a place where people gather to express their faith and to grow as Christians; a place deeply committed to sharing the good news of Jesus Christ and caring for others through our outreach and missions ministries; a place for people who are looking for answers to some of life's tough questions.
Second Church of Christ
The Second Church of Christ, known more recently as the South Congregational Church, is a historic church in Hartford, Connecticut. Built in 1825–27, it is one of the oldest surviving public buildings in the city. It is the third home of its congregation, which was founded in 1670, and is one of the oldest purely Congregationalist groups in the nation. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
When does South Church hold services?
South Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 8 AM–4 PM, Thursday 8 AM–4 PM, Friday 8 AM–4 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday 9:30 AM–1 PM, Monday 8 AM–4 PM, Tuesday 8 AM–4 PM. All times are local to Hartford, CT.
- Wednesday
- 8 AM–4 PM
- Thursday
- 8 AM–4 PM
- Friday
- 8 AM–4 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 9:30 AM–1 PM
- Monday
- 8 AM–4 PM
- Tuesday
- 8 AM–4 PM
Where is South Church located?
South Church is located at 277 Main St, Hartford, CT 06106. The building sits at coordinates 41.75947, -72.67582, placing it in Hartford, CT 06106.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 259 ft
- Public parking 279 ft
- Private parking 285 ft
- Public parking 308 ft
- Public parking 315 ft
- Bus stop · CTtransit 568 ft
- Donde Julio Restaurant 879 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.
The neighborhood around South Church
The ZIP code 06106 area around South Church is home to 38,511 residents with a median household income of $42,820 and a median age of 32.8 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of South Church
4 other US churches in the Federal architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Metropolitan Community Church of Boston Boston, MA · est. 1806
- Brandon Congregational Church Brandon, VT
- Brandon Congregational U C C Brandon, VT
- First Church of Christ Buffalo, NY · est. 1816
Your Sunday at South Church
South Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about South Church
- What denomination is South Church?
- This parish is part of the Congregational tradition.
- What are the service times at South Church?
- Published hours: Wednesday 8 AM–4 PM, Thursday 8 AM–4 PM, Friday 8 AM–4 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday 9:30 AM–1 PM, Monday 8 AM–4 PM, Tuesday 8 AM–4 PM
- What is the phone number for South Church?
- You can reach the parish at (860) 249-8627.
- Where is South Church located?
- The parish is located at 277 Main St, Hartford, CT 06106.
- How do visitors rate South Church?
- 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 30 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of South Church?
- South Church is a Federal architecture building.
Photographs of South Church
.jpg)
.jpg)
Photographs via Wikimedia Commons. Click through for author and licence.
Visitor notes about South Church
Short, text-only reflections left by visitors. No ratings, no photographs — by editorial policy.
No notes yet for this parish. Visitor notes are coming soon — for now, write to editors@churcheslist.com and we'll post your reflection by hand.