Sunday worship services are at 10 am,
in-person at the Brick Church or via "zoom".
westmorelandunitedchurchnh@gmail.com
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Sunday school first and third Sundays - Next is
October 19th!
“The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD: ‘Come, go down to the potter's house, and there I will let you hear my words.’
So I went down to the potter's house, and there he was working at his wheel. The vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the potter's hand, and he reworked it into another vessel, as seemed good to him.
Then the word of the LORD came to me: Can I not do with you, O house of Israel, just as this potter has done? says the LORD. Just like the clay in the potter's hand, so are you in my hand, O house of Israel.”
Jeremiah 18: 1-6 (NRSVUE)
Our lives are shaped by "accidents of birth” of place and genetics, kin, community, faith, traditions… And as we hear in Jeremiah, God sees us becoming misshaped - damaged and damaging, gone away from God, shifted away from the ways of life we were made for. But we're not thrown away, for God sees and knows us, and holds us mercifully in hand, willing to re-mold/re-shape/re-form us. And truth be told – we can't do this on our own – thus God's faithfulness in calling us, individually and collectively, to return to God for reformation and restoration.
Thus we can offer our thanks and praise to God for our very lives, for not giving up on us, for working with us. And we can delight in God as God delights in us and longs for us to accept the gift of being God’s beloved children who endeavor to live life in God’s ways of mercy, justice, compassion, and lovingkindness for all.
So let us pray with the psalmist:
“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts.
See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” Psalm 139: 23-24 (NRSVUE)
Shalom,
Pastor Lynn
September 2025 newsletter
We celebrate:
Harvest, falling leaves, sun, and rain!
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October family book and craft bags are inside the Brick Church.
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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} -
there's a box in the Church lobby for them. Thank you!
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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
Upcoming events
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Ham & Bean Supper
Saturday, October 18, 5-6:30pm
Town Hall
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Apple Hill String Quartet Concert
Friday, October 24, 7pm
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Family Movie Night
Saturday, October 25, 7pm
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"Trick or Treat" at Fellowship Hall
Halloween, Friday, October 31
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Bingo - Fellowship Hall
6:30pm, Friday, November 14
Bring a small bagged gift for prize table
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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)
