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CELEBRATING OUR JOURNEY OF FAITH

Did you know this about West Parish Church?

The Womens’ evening Circle came from a group called the Junior Womens’ Union. However, the original “womens” group was founded in 1837 and the original name of the organization was The Ladies Seamen’s Friend Society. Their charter was to raise funds and supplies for the “men who went to sea”. In 1930 they merged with the “Ladies Aid Society” (formed in 1911). They worked to raise money for the church and the needs of the world.

Visit our Celebrating Our Journey of Faith Page for all our Did You Knows.

UPCOMING

Protecting Immigrants Postcards 3/29

Have you been worrying about our immigrant neighbors and wondering how you can help protect them? Greater Andover Indivisible has provided postcard kits so we can help advocate for their rights. Each kit contains 10 postcards with postage and the precise script to write. Join us in Fellowship Hall from 10:00 - 11 am on Saturday, March 29 and let our voices be heard. Please RSVP as directed in our weekly announcements email so we can ensure we have an adequate number of kits.

Fourth Sunday of Lent 3/30

This Sunday we hear the wonderfully rich story of the Prodigal Son! Are we the one returning home, or are we the older brother? Sunday School meets, nursery is open. Book Discussion after Coffee Hour (11:30 am) on our "stillness" books.

Brunch Bunch 4/2

All are invited to a discussion group focused on prayer and reflection every other Wednesday in the parlor, 12:00 - 1:00 pm. Bring your lunch and join for as many meetings as you are able.

Fifth Sunday of Lent 4/6

Join us for an all-ages service with communion! No Sunday School, but the nursery is open, and coffee hour will follow. Hymn Sing at 11:30 am with Demetri!

Elder Easter Card Making Ends 4/6

Making Easter Cards for the elders in our congregation will take place during coffee hour from March 16 thru April 6 (so, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 and 4/6). Children and adults are welcome to participate! Each card is appreciated very much. As always, there are a lot of cards to be made. Thank you to all.

Palm Sunday 4/13

Come wave your palms and sing Hosanna! The story of Jesus' "triumphal entry" is as relevant and powerful as ever. Sunday School meets and the nursery is open. Gather in the parlor at 11:30 am for a Second Sunday Discussion on the crucifixion.

Maundy Thursday 4/17

West Parish Cemetery Chapel at 7:00 pm. Join us for this reflective service which includes communion, and a reading of the passion narrative as candles are extinguished.

Good Friday 4/18

Reflection and prayer in the sanctuary, 12-2:30 pm.

Drop in anytime for quiet reflection and prayer.

Easter Vigil 4/19

We'll gather outside to watch and wait for Easter morning. Gather around the fire in stillness and anticipation! For all ages!

Easter Worship 4/20

Join us in the sanctuary to sing alleluia! No Sunday School; this is an all-ages service. Followed by a celebratory coffee hour and Easter Egg Hunt!

Staff Vacations 4/21 - 4/27

Please note that during the April school break both Amber and Katrina will be away. Amber will not be in office April 21-24, and Katrina will be on vacation April 21-27. If you experience a pastoral emergency during this week, please contact our Care Circles Leader.

carecircles@westparishchurch.org

Grief Check-in 5/4

All are welcome to gather with Katrina nd John Spagnulo for a supportive time to share your grief journey. The next meeting is May 4 at 11:30 am.

Step Up for Colleen 5/4

8:30 am Central Park Bartlet Street Andover

Join the West Parish Team as we Step Up for Colleen in this much-loved community event!! The friends and family of Colleen Ritzer created this 5K Walk/Run to celebrate Colleen’s life and her commitment to helping and inspiring others. The net proceeds benefit the Colleen E. Ritzer Memorial Fund, Inc. which benefits charitable activities honoring Colleen’s legacy including the Colleen E. Ritzer Memorial Scholarship. Register early!! $25 reduced rate through 3/14/2025 - then increases to $35 through 5/1/2025. To register: Race Groups: STEP UP FOR COLLEEN 5K WALK/RUN scroll down to West Parish Church and select "join."

ONGOING

Easter Lily Orders

Easter is Sunday, April 20, just a few weeks away. It’s time to place your order for plants to decorate the Sanctuary for Easter and to remember our loved ones. Order form is HERE. Contact us at office@westparishchurch.org with questions.

Nursery & Sunday School

Kids begin in worship and then may depart for Sunday School with our Sunday School Coordinator, Emelie, and a parent volunteer. Childcare for our littlest ones is available in the nursery. Note that there is no Sunday School on the first Sundays of the month.

Care Circles

Our Care Circles are another way to stay connected and care for one another. Everyone is in a Care Circle! Reach out Cheryl, Katrina or your Care Circle Leader if you have a question or a need.

carecircles@westparishchurch.org

Men's Group

Gather Saturdays in the Parlor or on zoom at 8:00 am. We serve donuts and coffee. What more is there tosay?

Calling All Cooks!

The 200th Anniversary Committee is putting together a cookbook and we need your recipes - whether it be a tried-and-true old family recipe or a new favorite! If known, please include helpful hints - ie: vegan, gluten free, # of servings, etc. See our weekly email for where to send recipies.

Ministry of Giving

Undies Sundays Drive

The Ministry of Giving is organizing the Undies Sundays drive in collaboration with Communities Together, a group of Catholic and Protestant churches in the Merrimack Valley founded in 1947. The organization provides and supports many community programs that are beyond the means of any individual congregation. The drive will run from March 15 to April 13. Any size of children's underwear is greatly appreciated. For diapers, there is a particular need for sizes 3, 4, 5, and 6. A donation box will be placed in the alcove at the Fellowship Hall entrance.

Ballard Vale Community Pantry

A permanent collection bin has been placed in the sanctuary entryway to collect nonperishable food items for the 24 hour pantry.

OUR LOCATION

A PLACE TO CALL HOME

We are a theologically progressive Protestant church, where ALL are welcome to learn, grow, seek, and strive to build a better world.

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WE LOVE OUR KIDS

Wonder, create, and learn! All children of all ages - are invited to attend Church Services or Sunday School.

KIDS AT WEST PARISH

A COMMUNITY FOR YOU

Stay connected with people in the community through worship, volunteer and fundraising activities.

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SUNDAY WORSHIP

We invite you to join us in the Sanctuary for Sunday Worship starting at 10 am. Our service is about 45 minutes long.

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LIVE STREAM

If you're unable to join us in person, click the link below to watch the service via Live Stream at 10 am on Sunday.

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NEED HELP?

If you are struggling with food insecurity, click below for more details on available resources in the Andover Area.

LOCAL FOOD RESOURCES

MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR

Welcome to West Parish! West Parish Church is such a vibrant and diverse community — I am so grateful to be serving here!

We are small enough that we can really welcome you, and large enough to make things happen! So whether you’re unfamiliar with church and looking to try it out, or you have been away from Christianity for a while, or you’re new to the area and seeking a spiritual home, we will be delighted to have you join us!

-Katrina

MESSAGE FROM RENEE

I invite you to attend the Shabbat Service at Temple Emanuel (7 Haggetts Pond Rd. Andover) at 6:30 pm this Friday night, March 21. Rabbi David Wilfond has invited me to preach. He said he would like his congregation to hear what living as a transgender person is like in today's world. I am honored with this invitation. It will be great to see you there. Rabbi Wilfond is new to our area and is really excited to get to know the people of Andover. He was a clergy participant at our pre-election interfaith prayer vigil in November.

THE PASTOR'S BLOG

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