United Church of Christ
GET INVOLVED
WE WELCOME EVERYONE TO GET INVOLVED!
Whatever your needs or interests, we encourage you to join us or participate in ways that will feed your heart and mind. Join us for worship, for Bible study or help with the Permaculture garden, Sunday School or Men's group fundraisers!
We also warmly welcome you if at this moment in your life you need to receive: come and receive support, prayers, pastoral care and community.
GREEN TEAM
We are part of a sustainability initiative to become carbon neutral. Efforts including the recent installation of solar panels on the roof of our Fellowship Hall. We have even more initiatives planned!
MEN'S CLUB
Each Saturday from 8 to 9am, this informal group meets over coffee and donuts! Through a variety of fundraisers, the Men's group awards College Scholarships to youth from Lawrence Boys and Girls Club.
PERMACULTURE GARDEN
The Permaculture Garden builds community and the faith that we are called to partner with God in caring for the earth, while planting seeds to nurture body, mind and spirit.
WOMEN'S EVENING CIRCLE
Join the women of West Parish as they meet and learn about different community topics, or gather for conversations and crafting! Meetings are once a month on Thursday nights.
PRAYER SHAWLS
Building on the idea of knitting prayers and peace into shawls, numerous warm shawls are knitted each year and lovingly donated to Merrimack Valley Hospice and members and friends of the church.
SAMARITANS
Founded by long-time West Parish members, the Samaritans of Merrimack Valley, works to reduce the incidence of suicide and educate the community. West Parish remains committed to this organization and its mission today.
CHOIR
All are invited to sing in our chucrch choir. Choir rehearsals are in the sanctuary on the first and third Wednesday of the month. The choir then sings during Sunday Services.
SMITH PURDON
Starting with a donation from Susanne Smith Purdon in 1975, this team of individuals evaluates and disperses funds to charitable groups focused on children, youth and families in the Merrimack Valley.
OUTREACH TEAM
We actively participate in addressing local, national and international humanitarian needs. We offer a variety of opportunities for participation including Neighbors in Need, Lazarus House, ABC House and more!
HELP AT SUNDAY SERVICES
We welcome everyone to help at Sunday Services. We are always looking for people to help as a Lay Leader, Greeter or Coffee Hour.
ADULT EDUCATION
There are many opportunities for adults to learn, connect, and develop spiritually outside of Sunday worship. In addition to Bible studies, there are workshops, classes, and discussions scheduled throughout the year.
CARE CIRCLES
We created our Care Circles as a way to stay connected and care for one another. Everyone is in a Care Circle! Reach out to Cheryl or Katrina if you have a question or a need.
Please contact the church office at 978-475-3528 or westparishchurch@verizon.net with any questions,
or for more information!