The Sacrament of Holy communion
is celebrated in the service of worship on the first Sunday of
each month.
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The Sacrament of Christian
Baptism is offered for infants, children, youth or adults.
Consultation with a member of the pastoral staff precedes the
administration of this sacrament. Arrangements are initiated by
contacting the church through the administrative staff at 978-475-0321.
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The Rite of Christian Marriage
is celebrated on request though the church office or by direct
contact with a member of the pastoral staff. Normally
arrangements for the sanctuary are made 9 to 18 months prior to
the desired date for the wedding. A series of pastoral
consultations precedes all wedding services. These involve
conversations about the spiritual and practical dimensions of
marriage as well as the details and planning of the actual
service. A wedding coordinator and the director of
music/organist are also part of the planning team.
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The Rite of Christian
Memorial/Funeral is celebrated on request from the family or
through the funeral director. The initial contact should be made
when death is imminent or soon after. The entire staff is
prepared to respond to such need. Contact either the church
office or one of the pastors. Arrangements for the organist are
made through the officiating pastor, and again, are considered
urgent in order to serve the needs of the family.
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The Rite of Confirmation is
celebrated in May and concludes an 8 month process of
instruction and experiences which focus on core Christian
values, Bible Study, mission outreach, the history and purpose
of the Church--all in the context of the spiritual life journey.
Normally the members of the class are freshmen in high school.
Week night classes begin in October. Each student is provided a
peer mentor and an adult sponsor who share in various ways
throughout the year. A week long mission trip in the late spring
is just one of the high points of his concentrated experience
of Christian nurture, growth, and decision which leads to adult
membership in the congregation. Announcements in the fall
provide information to parents and confirmands
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