Westbrook Congregational Church, United Church of Christ (UCC)

Featuring a Dixieland jazz ensemble!

“Pentecost was originally a Jewish harvest festival when the first fruits of crops were given as offerings to God. On the first Pentecost after Jesus’ resurrection, the Holy Spirit came upon Jesus’ followers. They were filled with power and love, thus empowering them to witness to God’s actions in Christ to all who were nearby. Some 3,000 people responded to their claims that Christ was Lord and Savior of mankind.

“The outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus’ first followers on the day of Pentecost is often called the Church’s birthday. You can read the entire story in Acts 2.” (from The Newsletter Newsletter)

On Pentecost this year (Sunday, May 27), our worship will be enhanced by a Dixieland jazz ensemble. May our joy in the Spirit overflow! (read more…)

Sunday, May 13 3:00 p.m.

This special worship service is for those who need healing, or have a loved one in need of healing. The service includes scripture, prayer, a guided meditation, and the opportunity to be anointed with oil and prayed over by the laying on of hands.

The gospels bear witness to Jesus’ desire for health and wholeness in human life and in our world. In Scripture, faith and the forgiveness of sins are often closely associated with healing. There are many types of healing: physical, mental, emotional, relational and spiritual.

You are invited to come either to ask God for healing for yourself, or to be a channel of God’s healing for someone else. Or come just to soak in the healing Presence of God and to pray for those seeking God’s healing power.

This service is open to all ~ both within and outside of our congregation. (read more…)

Saturday, May 12 9a.m.- 2p.m.

This yard sale is one of the main fundraisers for the Teen Connection summer mission trip to Clendenin, West Virginia. The Youth Group and their adult leaders will be hosting the yard sale, along with any parents, chaperones and interested volunteers who would like to help. (See Rev. Wilson, Nicole Gulliford or Jill Wenker if you’d like to volunteer!) We’d especially appreciate any volunteers who are good at pricing the treasures we will sell.

The sale will take place on the lawn in front of our church. We will have a special jewelry table again this year, as well.

Bring all your valuable yard sale items to the church during the week of May 6, but please wait until after the Confirmation Class reception during coffee hour.

Please start setting aside items to donate. Come visit our sale ~ you never know what treasures you might find! And it’s all for a great cause! (read more…)

The eighth grade class has been studying for a year under the instruction of Rev. Wilson in preparation for being confirmed as full adult members of our church. Confirmation Sunday is on May 6 during the 10:15 worship service.

To honor the class, the Board of Deacons is sponsoring an all-church potluck dinner. This year’s Potluck Dinner will be held on Wednesday, May 2, beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Everyone is invited! Bring either a salad or a main dish to feed ten. Dessert and beverages will be provided by the Board of Deacons. (read more…)

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