United Church of Bernardston Statement of Purpose

We, the people of the United Church of Bernardston, seek to be a community of Christians who celebrate and are receptive to the voice of God. We celebrate the beauty and uniqueness of each expression of God’s diverse family as well as our oneness in Christ. As we seek to live out our mission to live Christ’s compassion and promote justice, healing and wholeness of life, we invite and welcome into our community persons of every gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, mental and physical ability/disability, age, race, nationality, economic and social status, faith background, marital standing, and family structure. We invite all to share in the life, leadership, ministry, fellowship, missions, worship, sacraments, responsibilities, blessings and joys of our church family as we seek to grow together in faith and love.

Worship with us every Sunday morning in person or on Facebook Live at 9:30 am

UCB is not child-friendly. We are child-loving.

To parents of young children

• Relax! God put the wiggle in children, don’t feel you have to suppress those wiggles in God’s house.

• Consider sitting toward the front where it is easier for your little ones to engage

• Quietly explain the parts of the service and actions of the pastor, musicians and leaders

• Sing the hymns, pray and voice responses. Children learn behavior by mimicking you.

• If you have to leave the Sanctuary with your child, feel free to do so, but please come back. As Jesus said, “Let the children come to me.”

Sunday mornings children start the service with their families, enjoying music, singing, a unison prayer, and a message for all. Afterward, they are invited to go to the foyer for a child-focused story, activity, short prayer, and some playtime. Children can join their families for communion on Communion Sundays if they wish.

We hope your family will join us at our service, which begins at 10:30 AM. After the service, we have a "coffee hour" with refreshments for everyone.