Welcome to the First Congregational Church of New Gloucester, Maine. We are delighted you are here.
We, the members of this church, strive to share the love of Christ Jesus by doing unto others as we would do unto ourselves. We accept the dignity, worth, and belovedness of each person as we strengthen our spiritual family through sacraments and prayer. We bring to our greater community our efforts toward peace, understanding, freedom, and social justice through acceptance of all.
We are a progressive congregation who allows for questioning and wondering rather than applying strict dogma.
We take the Bible seriously, not literally, knowing it is a living story of people finding their belonging within the relationship of the Creator and creation.
Our Mission and Vision
As an Open and Affirming congregation, we encourage spiritual growth through acceptance, education, and action.
Learn more about the Open and Affirming movement in the United Church of Christ.
We are a joyful, multigenerational community sharing our spirit through music, story, and conversation for all to hear.
We are dedicated to the support of our neighbors who need a community that is willing to walk with them physically, emotionally, and spiritually.