"Rev. Bronson served the church for more than 40 years, during which time some of the social customs had a marked change. The celebration of Christmas was not observed until the turn of the century - marriage was by civil contract only and most burials were without any religious services. Also during his settlement, the Federal Constitution was being written and the affairs of the community, State and Nation were indeed the concerns of the church. During the ten year litigation concerning the separation of Oxford from Derby, Rev. Bronson and many parishioners were deeply involved. Oxford, incorporated in 1798, was originally included within the boundaries of Southbury and possibly Milford as well as Derby."

    The Old Parish hall was purchased sometime between 1890 and 1900. It was built in 1804 and had served variously as a Masonic Hall, a store, a residence, post office, and private school. It was originally used by the church as a parsonage until 1907 when the present parsonage was purchased from Dr. Barnes.
    In 1953 the Ecclesiastical Society was dissolved and all property was transferred to the Oxford Congregational Church, and the group was officially Incorporated.
    In 1958 a canvass was held among members of the church to raise funds for a new parish house.
    Carl Blanchard of New Haven was the architect for the parish house. Ground was broken the following year. The house was dedicated on September 20, 1959.
    In 1964 the old Parish House was torn down and the lot cleared.