First Congregational Church UCC Harwich

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Polity & Beliefs

Our Purpose . . .

The purpose of the Church is, through the worship of God, preaching of the gospel of Jesus Christ, celebration of the Sacraments, to be a sanctuary of the Spirit, to an Open and Affirming church, a friendly fellowship, a source for development of Christian character, a center of helpful service, a force for civic righteousness, justice and peace, a power for God throughout the world, and an unfailing spring of inner refreshment and strength, open to all who come.

Polity . . .

The governance of the Church shall be vested in its members, who exercise the right of control in all its affairs, subject to the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Church, as a member of the United Church of Christ; pledges to share its common aims and goals, and to cooperate with all churches which seek to promote the Kingdom of God.

Covenant . . .

Bound together as a Christian Church, and dependent upon the continuing guidance of the Holy Spirit to lead us, we covenant to walk in all our ways according to the rule of the Gospel, in mutual love and respect for one another, to strive to carry out the teachings of Jesus Christ, and to love the Lord our God with all our hearts and our neighbors as ourselves.

Sunday Worship

8:30 AM Communion Service
An abbreviated service in the Sanctuary, includes Preaching and Holy Communion each Sunday.

10:30 AM Family Service
Both adults and children gather for an intellectually stimulating, relevant and spirit-filled service in our historic Sanctuary.

Holy Communion is celebrated at this service on the first Sunday of each month (open to all).

All are invited to participate.

Coffee Hour
Following worship, everyone is invited to the Parish House for refreshments and fellowship.

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