“Church Speak”
at
Central Congregational Church
Every organization has its own set of specific terms and abbreviations. Here’s some info that should help you with ours!
CCC = Central Congregational Church
UCC = United Church of Christ, our denomination
The God Squad = our Senior High Youth Group
The Holy Cows = our Middle School Youth Group
KiSeLo = The name of our Women’s Fellowship. Stands for Kindness, Service, Love.
Narthex = the lobby of the church
Chancel = the area around the communion table, including the choir seating, pulpit & lectern.
Liturgist = the person leading the opening of the service
9 Worthen = the house next to the church, used for meetings; former parsonage.
Carson Park = the beautiful park with gazebo behind 9 Worthen St., on church grounds.
OGHS = One Great Hour of Sharing, an ecumenical offering taken in March for disaster relief and developmental aid.
NIN = Neighbors in Need, a UCC offering taken in the Fall for mission efforts in the US.
ONA = Open & Affirming, a designation for congregations that invite LGBTQ folks into full membership & participation in the church.
LGBTQ = Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Queer or Questioning.
SAM = our Social Action & Missions Committee.
The Beacon = our monthly church newsletter.
Diaconate = our board of deacons who along with the pastor oversee the spiritual ministries of the church.
Central Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
One Worthen St., PO Box 339
Chelmsford, MA 01824
office.admin@cccchelmsford.org
978-256-5931
Sunday Worship 10:00 am