Westmoreland United Church,
An Open & Affirming church of the United Church of Christ.
Sunday worship services are at 10 am,
in-person at the Brick Church or via "zoom".
westmorelandunitedchurchnh@gmail.com
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Recently I was asked as to whether "seek justice" was a political statement.
It's a biblical/scriptural command expressed and described in many ways. One citation is God speaking through the prophet Isaiah to rebellious people:
"Wash yourselves; make yourselves clean; remove your evil deeds from before my eyes; cease to do evil; learn to do good; seek justice; rescue the oppressed; defend the orphan; plead for the widow." Isaiah 1: 16-17 (NRSVUE)
A “visual” image of this compassion and justice in action is given to us by the poet in Psalm 23 (KJV):
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
Then and now, God, our good shepherd calls, “Follow me! Know you are loved and cared for. And in response, be kind, merciful, just, and care for those in need!” Part of being in God’s flock includes opportunities to receive help and in turn to help each other; to hear and to learn to recognize the voice of love – the voice of God – spoken in so many ways. For it is God, the good shepherd of each of us individually and all of us collectively, who promises to be with us in the darkest valleys, to be with us when we fear the presence of those we call enemies, and to feed us, guide us, and be our home.
Praise be to God!
Shalom, Pastor Lynn
May 2025 newsletter
We celebrate:
Children learning of God's love for them and sharing their learning with us!
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June family craft bags are inside the Brick Church, available for anyone to pick up.
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Community outreach includes:
We receive food donations for Joan's Pantry located in Chesterfield
{spaghetti sauce, macaroni & cheese, tuna, and more always welcomed}
and donations for Healthy Starts at Home Healthcare in Keene
{baby wipes, onesies, diapers, baby cleaning supplies}.
There are boxes in the Church lobby for them.
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Community caring with prayer shawls and baby blankets
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For inquiries about use or rental of Fellowship Hall, please call Jo Ann at 603 399-9028.
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9 South Village Common, P. O. Box 214, Westmoreland, New Hampshire 03467 603-399-4880
Email addresses: westmoreland@myfairpoint.net or westmorelandunitedchurchnh@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/WestmorelandUnitedChurch
The church's virtual yardsale is on facebook at:
https://www.facebook.com/Virtual-Yard-Sale-Westmoreland-United-Church-199621850722207
As the United Church of Christ likes to say,
"No matter who you are, no matter where you are in life's journey, ALL are welcome here!"
Covenant of the Westmoreland United Church
Covenant of the Westmoreland United Church
We the people of the Westmoreland United Church, have gathered together to worship God and to provide spiritual support for one another in our daily lives. Our common Bond is our belief in God’s love for all and our faith in Jesus Christ. We believe the Bible is just as meaningful today as when it was first written, and we strive to understand and practice its teaching.
Our mission is to help and support the members of our congregation, the people of our community and the people of the world to live meaningful and fulfilling lives. We support those things which promote equality, justice and peace according to the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Our church is a member of the United Church of Christ, working together with them to accomplish those things best done on a broader scale, and using them as a resource as we serve our local community.
We emphasize individual freedom of conscience and respect the beliefs of other people no matter where they are in their faith’s journey. The Westmoreland United Church accepts all people and excludes none. We welcome everyone to join us as we live out our faith.
Westmoreland United Church Open and Affirming Covenant
We declare ourselves to be an open and affirming church that welcomes all God's people. Regardless of religious beliefs, physical or mental abilities, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression , we welcome you to join us. We invite you to worship with us, to be married in our church, to partake of the Sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion, and to fully share in the life and fellowship of our congregation. We recognize there are differences among us and we believe that we can love alike even though we may not think alike. We proclaim this statement of welcome and affirmation to all including those who have known the pain of exclusion or discrimination in the church and society.
(approved unanimously on June 2, 2019)
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