Message from the Pastor Each church has a
specialty and ours is people.
We invite you to explore our church's life in worship, education,
fellowship or service with no obligation.
The congregation and staff of our church are prepared to extend
a friendly welcome.
We do believe that the best way to find out if we are the church
for you is to visit our church on Sunday morning or during the week.
Kenneth C. Brookes
The Church of Christ, Congregational, Newington UCC affirms these beliefs and commitments:
Vision Statement:
We will be a community of Christ, ministering to the needs of a changing society.
Mission Statement:
This Church joyfully gathers to worship God. We proclaim and teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ while growing in faith and service. We pray for one another and for all humanity.
Affirmations:
We acknowledge that we are all on a spiritual journey, so we are moved to accept a diversity of belief and doubt.
We accept as full members, with complete access to the rites of the church, and to service within the church, people of good will and faith, regardless of race, color, ethnic origin, physical ability, sexual orientation and status in society. In employment we also provide an equal opportunity.
We affirm the Bible as our primary source of inspiration and understanding of God, but we do not necessarily adhere to a literal interpretation of Scripture.
We affirm our belief in Jesus Christ, the incarnate Son of God, made known through the Holy Spirit.
We affirm the right and obligation of the church to raise concerns about issues facing society, to critique the institutions of society which foster injustice, violence, racism, sexism and ageism and to act in response to these concerns. We affirm the pastor’s freedom of the pulpit to proclaim the Word of God as it challenges the congregation to serve God.
We affirm the priesthood of all believers, and hold that each member has rights, privileges and obligations in the governance of the church and in the furtherance of its mission.
Our interpretation of Scripture and the guidance of the Holy Spirit lead us to a faith that is full of hope, optimism and forgiveness.
Here I am Lord (click
to play)
The United Church of Christ
is about justice, understanding and exploration. Not dogma and
rules.
So no matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey,
you’ll find a spiritual home here. God is still speaking,
Worship Service: Sunday
10:00 AM Sunday School: Sunday 10:00 AM Coffee Hour & Fellowship: After Morning Worship
Ministers The People of the Church Pastors The Rev. Dr. Kenneth C. Brookes, Pastor
Rev. Melanie Enfield, Associate Pastor
Director of Music Peter Niedmann
If you missed last week's service,
tune in to WJMJ
88.9 FM radio on Sundays at 10:30am (in the Hartford listening area),
when previous weeks' service is broadcast. Check out other broadcasts
on WJMJ serving
the central Connecticut, and south central Massachusetts regions and is
found on three places on the dial - 88.9 FM in the Hartford area, 93.1
FM in the Hamden area, and 107.1 FM in the New Haven area.
We have a Cooling (and heating)
system, come on in it's comfortable and friendly inside.
Our Church is completely handicapped
accessible on all floors with our new elevator and portico. Hearing aids are available for the hearing impaired. Large
print bulletins, including hymns in large print, can be found in
black binders in the Narthex each Sunday.
Church of Christ, Congregational
- Newington UCC, CT
A Community of Christ ministering
to the needs of a changing society.
