Welcome

 

Welcome to the United Church of Craftsbury

We really mean it. You ARE welcome!

Wherever you are on life's spiritual journey, we would be honored to have you join us, be with us, and worship with us. So would God!

We are an Open and Affirming Congregation. Please see our O & A Statement on the right side of this page.

Sunday Worship 10:00 AM. But Sunday worship isn't all we're about; check the "What's Happening" and "Events Calendars" to see what else we're up to!

The United Church of Craftsbury is a member church of the United Church of Christ (UCC), and is part of the Northeast Association of the Vermont Conference of the United Church of Christ.


We invite you to look around and get a feel for our church. Feel free to share any comments or questions that might be on your mind through our online guest book. If you're not currently a member of our church - we'd like to take this opportunity to invite you to one of our weekly services. And of course, feel free to reach out and call our Pastor.


We'd also like to invite you to make an online prayer request. You're prayer request opens the door, and God is waiting patiently on the other side of that door, at all times, in all situations, to join with you. 


Many blessings - in all your days,

Alan Parker, Pastor (on behalf of all the ministers of this congregation)


United Church of Craftsbury Sermon Jan. 13, 2013

Our Covenant

“We covenant with the Lord and with one another, and do bind ourselves, in the presence of God, to walk together in His holy ways. We will strive to be doers of the Word and not hearers only, to be firm in faith, quickened in hope, and constant in charity. And we will consecrate our time, talents, substance, and influence as heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ. 

Amen.”
 
United Church of Craftsbury
Open and Affirming Statement
Because we believe that love is a unifying and strengthening force and because we strive for justice and equality for all people in their life and journey of faith:

We the Members of the United Church of Craftsbury hereby declare ourselves an Open and Affirming Christian community.

We welcome all people to enter into the full life and ministry of our church family.

We welcome all sexual orientations including gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual persons.

We welcome persons of every age, gender, race, national origin, faith background and marital status.

We welcome all persons regardless of their mental and physical ability, economic and social status, and educational background.

Adopted
May 20, 2012
 

 
 



What's Happening

  • Green Up With God GREEN UP WITH GOD SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2013 9AM – NOON BAG PICK-UP ATTHE UNITED CHURCH OF CRAFTSBURYSTARTING AT 8:30AM TEE-SHIRT DECORATING Bring a white or green tee-shirt to decorate at coffee hourTHIS SUNDAY the 21stfollowing church worship service. Magic markers provided.Markers also available on the 4th.Your shirt will identify you as a UCC team member.Designated routes will be handed out at bag pick-up. MORE FUN…Bring a bag lunch and a dessert to share for a wrap-up picnic on theCommon, weather permitting. Beverages provided.
    Posted Apr 17, 2013, 8:38 AM by United Church of Craftsbury
  • Good Friday Vigil in the Sanctuary March 29 Just reminder next Friday,  March 29: Good Friday Vigil in the Sanctuary 3-5 PM. Meditation, music, and readings from the Passion narrative. Hope to see you there!
    Posted Mar 22, 2013, 11:28 AM by United Church of Craftsbury
  • Palm Sunday Breakfast March 24 March 24, 2013, 8:30am - 9:30am. The United Church of Craftsbury welcomes all to a Palm Sunday Community Breakfast at the church on the Common. Free. You are also invited to stay for the 10am Palm Sunday Service and experience the fellowship of the congregation.
    Posted Mar 18, 2013, 5:15 PM by United Church of Craftsbury
  • Horse & Buggy   “The Church on the Common has a long and varied heritage of being a presence in the wider community of Craftsbury, for both social and community outreach purposes. The following article, written sometime around 2005, tells about the great history of the Horse & Buggy Club. This club was founded by efforts from within the church, but draws support and participation from a wide and diverse circle…” ( (excerpt from Hardwick Gazette, 2005)
    Posted Feb 18, 2013, 3:36 PM by United Church of Craftsbury
  • Lenten Guide Entry Deadline Feb. 1, 2013 The United Church of Craftsbury's Lenten Guide is a longstanding and lovely tradition. Each year, we prepare a daily devotional guide for the Lenten season. Everyone interested is invited to submit a favorite poem, original writing, or any kind of written piece that will help readers enter into the devotional spirit of the season of Lent. We'll need submissions by February 1 in order to have the Guide ready by Ash Wednesday, February 13.Contact me, Alan Parker, if you have questions or have soemthing you'd like to offer. You can reach us throough our website and leave an email or phone message
    Posted Jan 7, 2013, 8:39 AM by United Church of Craftsbury
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