North Congregational Church United Church of Christ
Middleboro, MA
NCC is an Open and Affirming Congregation
of the United Church of Christ
Our Faith Community
OUR HISTORY
We recognize that our history as a parish centers the experience of colonizers to the North American continent dating back to 1621 when Pilgrims made their way from Plimouth to what Middleborough is now. The story we have inherited states that the local Wampanoag people “gave” 38 1/2 acres of land for a parish house, a burial ground and training field, though we now understand that it was more likely the land was acquired in 1675 under threat implicit than given willingly. We cherish this fourth building known as Titicut Parish and North Congregational Church, built in 1893 after a fire destroyed the third meeting house. Our Little Yellow Church building resonates with the sounds of the 1893 Hutchings organ in worship, and its clock tower with a sonorous bell stands above the rest of the village thanks to the generous assistance of the Pratt family. In 2007 the North Congregational Church made the decision to become an Open and Affirming congregation.
OUR COMMUNITY
If you could be the proverbial “fly on the wall” on any given Sunday at North Congregational Church, you would observe a genuine warmth as our congregation gathers. Our joy and friendships are the soul of our church. We welcome all, not just because it is “in the manual,” but because we truly enjoy getting to know others. For nearly 3 ½ centuries, “The Little Yellow Church” has stood on Titicut Green and has let it’s “Little Light Shine”! It has served as a powerful beacon that never dims and has always lit the way to God’s love and Jesus’ teachings.
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OUR VISION
Having sought the guidance of the Holy Spirit and believing that God called us to share in the mutual ministry of Christ, the members of the North Congregational Church, UCC and Lakeville United Church of Christ voted to create a Covenantal Partnership on June 4, 2023. Although we are joined together as one in the Body of Christ, this ministry partnership maintains the distinct identities of each congregation. We recognize that we are stronger together and we can reach further into our local communites and make a positive difference in the lives of more people. We are excited for the opportunity to expand our presence and serve as God's hands and feet, our faith in action.
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MISSION STATEMENT
Welcome...
We believe that no matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey,
you are welcome here. We believe that Jesus’ ministry was about welcoming and accepting all, including the unlovable and marginalized in his day, and so with him as our guide we welcome all with open hearts and open arms.
Worship…
We are a community of spiritual seekers from diverse backgrounds and faith traditions who gather for worship and teaching. Through scripture, prayer, praise, preaching, and song we seek to be transformed into new and faithful people, God’s people. Our desire to learn and grow doesn’t end with worship so we engage in other opportunities for spiritual growth.
Witness…
We are a Christ-Centered church. We worship God as our Creator, Jesus as our Redeemer and the Holy Spirit as our Sustainer. We seek to live out and witness the lessons and teachings of Jesus Christ as we reach out and care for others in love. We believe it is our duty as compassionate Christians to share the good news of God’s unconditional love and transforming power. We do this through the many individual and collective missions and ministries of North Congregational Church.
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