Sunday worship services are at 10 am,
in-person at the Brick Church or via "zoom".
westmorelandunitedchurchnh@gmail.com
Sunday School is on first Sundays of the month -
next being May 4.
Good News!
The Hebrew people, as they were experiencing upheaval from change and destruction wrought by military and other forces, were living with uncertainty as to what their futures held. They were given words of challenge and promise including these by the prophet Jeremiah:
Blessed are those who trust in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD. They shall be like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream. It shall not fear when heat comes, and its leaves shall stay green; in the year of drought it is not anxious, and it does not cease to bear fruit. (Jeremiah 17: 7-8 NRSVUE)
There are many in our community who are experiencing uncertainty, fear, and anxiousness as to changes, actual and potential, in our societal and governmental structures. There are many who are grieving and uncertain as they experience loss of loved ones, livelihood, and sense of purpose and meaning in life.
The words of the prophet for folk long ago and us now may seem too simplistic, ring hollow, be unrealistic. And yet, God is still yearning for us to hear – to know, to live into God’s call to trust: to trust the One who is the source of life and meaning, to be rooted and receiving sustenance from God-who-is-love, and to receive and know shelter and nourishment from the steadfast presence and offerings of compassion and mercy that come in many forms through many sources.
So may we hear and know the many ways God still speaks to us and offers gifts of life and mercy to us because of whose we are – God’s beloved! Let us give thanks that we are told and shown that we're loved and that we and our lives matter, no matter who we are or where we are on our lives’ journeys. And as we are nurtured, may we nurture others and together delight in and give thanks for the fruit we bear.
Shalom, Pastor Lynn
adapted from February 2025 newsletter
We celebrate:
the many ways God manifests love for us!
Children learning of God's love for them!
April 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.
Our Easter offering will be given to Home Health Care - please note "Easter offering".
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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!"
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)
