Winthrop Congregational Church, UCC
No matter who you are. No matter where you are on life's journey. You are welcome here!
How We Live Out Our Mission
Our mission is to be a Christ-centered community of prayer and worship, of welcome and care, of learning and growing, of witness and service in the worldwide church of Jesus Christ.
Our mission is to be a Christ-centered community of prayer and worship, of welcome and care, of learning and growing, of witness and service in the worldwide church of Jesus Christ.
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What We Do
We serve God and our neighbors through worship, education, and service.
We serve God and our neighbors through worship, education, and service.
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Sunday morning worship services are held at 10 a.m. We have special services on Maundy Thursday, Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday and Easter. Music is an integral part of our Church’s worship. We are fortunate to have a talented Music Director and a dedicated choir.
The Christian Education Board leads our religious education programs. Volunteer lay people lead our youth group and Sunday school classes, which run from September to May. Right now, our young children (Pre-school through 5th grade) are exploring Biblical Stories through the use of a Godly Play-style curriculum (Here is some information on Godly Play: http://www.godlyplay.org/). We have some options for adult education as well, with lay leadership providing education on topics of interest for our church family. |
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Missions, both international and local, are important parts of our church life. They include:
- Two missions to Honduras (in 2012 and in early 2014)
- The Deacon’s Fund (Pastoral Discretionary Fund for local assistance/missions)
- Winthrop Food Pantry (special offerings, food donations, and volunteers)
- Supporting the Family Violence Project (giving gifts at Christmas to support families at the shelter)
- St. Francis Hot Meals Kitchen (volunteers from Congregation)
- Support for Pilgrim Lodge, the local United Church of Christ Camp
- Special mission offerings are collected and sent directly to such causes as One Great Hour of Sharing, Church World Service Blanket Sunday, emergency school and health kits, and other causes recommended by the Missions Committee. The Committee also informs the congregation of national and international needs, to which members may contribute.
- As part of the international mission, the Women’s Guild sponsors a child in Honduras through a Child Sponsorship Program.
