Advent Festival on December 1st What is Advent? Advent (from the Latin word “adventus” meaning “coming”) is a season observed by Christians – a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus at Christmas. It begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day (this year that day is Sunday, December 1st) and ends on Christmas...
You are cordially invited to this year’s Christmas concert entitled, “A Christmas Blessing,” Sunday, December 12 at 3:00 p.m. The program features soloists Philip Lima, baritone, Karl Orvik, violinist, Handbell and Sanctuary Choirs, and Tudor Bota, pianist and music director. Masks are required. The concert will include a freewill offering and a light reception...
Our Secret Santa program kicks off on Sunday, November 18th, in Fellowship Hall. Members of our Social Action & Mission Committee will have the names of the children who can use gifts at Christmas time. Wrapped gifts will be due in church by December 16th. This mission was begun by Carol...
Join Us Sun. Nov. 18, 10:00 am as we celebrate “Thanksgiving Sunday!” We’ll sing the great hymns of Thanksgiving and give thanks to God for the many blessings of our lives! “If the only prayer you ever pray in your entire life is ‘Thank You,’ that would be enough.” 13...
On Sun.March 1 we’ll be blessed by the vocal talents of mezzo-soprano Ana Mora & tenor David Rivera! They’ll be sharing several solos and duets during our 10:00 am Worship Service. Those who’ve heard Ana & David solo at our Christmas & Easter concerts know the beauty and power of...
Seeking singers Do you love to sing? Central Congregational Church, UCC in Chelmsford is welcoming singers who would love to participate in a major community Christmas concert at the church in December. Rehearsals will be held weekly at the church at 1 Worthen St., Chelmsford, starting Sunday, October 7, at...
Join us in Carson Park Sun. Oct. 2, 2:00 pm for our “Blessing of the Animals.” Bring your pets (dogs, cats, birds, ferrets, etc) for a fun, brief service in the park, celebrating the joy our pets bring us, thanking God for these blessings and extending a hand of blessing...
Free Classical Music Concert Duo of Hope, an internationally renowned ensemble featuring cellist Taide Prieto and pianist Francisco Fernandez, will offer a concert of classical works by Bach, Beethoven, Elgar, and others on Sunday, October 28, at 3 p.m. at Central Congregational Church, UCC in Chelmsford. The church is located...
Warrant for a Special Meeting Sunday, September 23, 2018 of Central Congregational Church in Chelmsford, UCC To the Members and Friends of Central Congregational Church in Chelmsford: A special meeting of the Central Congregational Church in Chelmsford, United Church of Christ will be held on Sunday, September 23, 2018...
The next ONA Potluck and Discussion Gathering will be held in Fellowship Hall on Sun. Sept. 16 at 11:30 a.m. As we continue to learn and understand what it means to become an Open and Affirming* church, it is often the stories shared by individuals that make the strongest impact. To hear a...