Barre Congregational Church
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Barre, Massachusetts
About Barre Congregational Church
A congregation of the United Church of Christ, Barre Congregational Church (BCCUCC) is located on the Common in Barre, Massachusetts. We are a caring community of Christ committed to reaching out into the wider community. We offer ourselves as ministers of grace, healing, understanding, inclusiveness, reconciliation, and joy for the sake of showing our love for Jesus.
What is the United Church of Christ?
From UCC.org:
We believe all are welcome and united by God’s love. For The United Church of Christ, Justice and Jesus are inseparable. Our daily worship is anchored by the belief that God is still speaking.
We believe in the triune God: Creator, resurrected Christ, the sole Head of the church, and the Holy Spirit, who guides and brings about the creative and redemptive work of God in the world.
We believe that each person is unique and valuable. It is the will of God that every person belongs to a family of faith where they have a strong sense of being valued and loved.
Our History and Our Building
Founded in 1827, BCC began with 32 members. Dedicated on August 22, 1849, our church building was built in one year on land donated by Henry Woods - the same Henry Woods who gave the town a high school and a library, named in his honor.
In 1880, the Young People's Society for Christian Endeavor was organized, and in 1902, the beautiful stained glass windows that grace our Sanctuary were installed.
More recently, in 2002, major renovations were made to the front of the church, including the removal and restoration of the steeple - a project that took years to complete.
Members and friends of BCC continue to maintain and update our church building, with recent improvements, including the renovation of the upstairs "Ladies' Parlor" into a Youth Room, upgrades to our restrooms, and our current major undertaking, the Roof Restoration Project.
How Can I Become a Member?
Anyone can participate fully in the church without joining. But those who wish to say "This is my church" go through a brief orientation and become members. For more information, please contact the church office at barrechurch@gmail.com or 978-355-4041. Or come worship with us on a Sunday and chat with any of our congregation during coffee hour after service - we are always happy to meet new people and answer questions!
Interested in learning more?
Welcoming & Serving the Quabbin Area
Barre Congregational Church's Mission Statement:
To serve God and to spread the word and love of God's risen son, Jesus Christ, to all people through Christian faith and unity. By our words and actions, we will bring love, hope and acceptance to family and neighbors, respecting differences and diversities.
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