The Spirit empowers many gifts for the common good—wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, discernment, tongues, helps, administration, and more.

Jesus appoints leaders to equip the church—apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers.

Use whatever gift you’ve received to serve others faithfully, so God is glorified in everything.

About Us

Worship

What to Expect

Experience Christ-centered worship that lifts our hearts toward God. Through music, prayer, and Scripture, we gather to honor Jesus, grow in faith, and encounter His presence together.

Connect

Contact Members

Church is better when we’re connected. Whether you’re new or returning, we’re here to welcome you, answer questions, and help you take your next step in faith and community.

God's Love

Beliefs and History

We believe in the transforming love of God revealed through Jesus Christ. Our church is built on His Word, His grace, and a desire to share His love with Norwich and beyond.

Make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.

Philippians 2:2

Restoring lives and proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ

Our Mission at Norwich Worship Center

At Norwich Worship Center, our mission is rooted in obedience to God and faith in His transforming power. We are committed to seeing lives restored, hearts healed, and communities renewed through the truth of Jesus Christ.

We believe God has called us to reestablish His presence in this region, to bring hope where there is brokenness, and to faithfully impact this area—and the nations—with the Gospel. Our desire is that Norwich would be a place of redemption, restoration, healing, and hope for all who seek the Lord.

Spiritual Gifts

Uniquely Equipped by God

Every believer has been uniquely equipped by God with spiritual gifts. These gifts are not reserved for a select few they are given to every follower of Christ for a purpose.

At Norwich Worship Center, we help people discover, develop, and activate their spiritual gifts, including teaching, leadership, worship, prayer, service, evangelism, and helps. We believe these gifts are meant to be lived out in real, practical ways—both inside the church and in everyday life.

Stewarding Your Gifts

Developed for God’s Purpose

Spiritual gifts are meant to be stewarded, strengthened, and used faithfully. Growth happens as we step forward in obedience, serve alongside others, and allow God to refine us through experience and discipleship.

We create space for believers to grow in confidence, maturity, and effectiveness—so their gifts can bless others and glorify God in meaningful ways.

Calling

Called With Intention

Calling is both personal and missional. It is not limited to church staff or Sunday services. God calls His people into leadership, missions, marketplace ministry, service, and influence wherever He places them.

We exist to equip people to walk confidently in their calling—locally and globally—understanding that following God may lead beyond familiar spaces and into new seasons of obedience.

Sent, Not Settled

Growth That Multiplies

We believe growth is not something to fear—it is something to celebrate. When God sends people out into new assignments, ministries, or mission fields, it is not loss—it is multiplication.

Our heart is to raise up believers who are equipped, confident, and ready to go wherever God leads.

Active Ministry

Faith Lived Out Together

Ministry is not something to observe—it is something to participate in. Our community is built around action: serving, discipling, and engaging in ministry together.

Involvement goes beyond Sunday gatherings into discipleship, outreach, and missions—both within our city and beyond. Every person has a role, and every act of service matters.

Rooted in Scripture

Equipped to Serve Through God-Given Gifts

Scripture teaches that every believer has been uniquely gifted by God to strengthen the body of Christ and serve others with purpose. At Norwich Worship Center, we believe these gifts are meant to be discovered, developed, and actively used—not just discussed. Whether through leadership, service, teaching, encouragement, mercy, or prayer, we are called to live out our faith by serving both our local community and the world beyond.

God gives different gifts to build up the body—prophecy, serving, teaching, encouragement, giving, leadership, and mercy.

Our Pastors

Meet the Leaders Who Serve Our Church

Chris Colter

Pastor

Stuart Bryan

Pastor

Almer Yano

Pastor

Demian DeVega

Pastor

Ben Hull

Pastor

Jerry Dascomb

Pastor

Serving Norwich With God’s Love

We are delighted that you chose to look into our fellowship. Our desire is that you would be warmly welcomed here at our website as well as at the church should you decide to attend.

We at Norwich Worship Center are a Bible-believing fellowship with a heart for the community. We are convinced that God would have us build bridges to the local community and to the world to bring folks a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

We don’t see ourselves as simply preachers, but as God’s people living out the truth of Jesus, letting our Lord be seen through our lives, love, and our actions.

Give as God leads

Three convenient ways to give

Online

Make a one-time contribution or set up recurring gifts. It only takes a moment to set up an account or give as a guest.

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Vanco

Download the free Vanco Mobile Faith Engagement app from the App Store or Google Play. Find our church by ZIP code 06360 or by searching Norwich Worship Center. It only takes a moment to set up an account or give as a guest.

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Mail

Donations by check can be mailed to: Norwich Worship Center PO Box 420 Taftville, CT 06380

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