Special Announcement
Sunday worship suspended
Dear Members and Friends,
Due to the global pandemic caused by the COVID-19 virus, and on the recommendation of the Maine Conference of the United Church of Christ, the Church Council has decided to suspend all public worship services at the Trinitarian Congregational Parish of Castine for the remainder of March. There will be no Sunday worship on March 15, 22, or 29.
The health and wellness of our members and friends is extremely important to us. And because many of us may be particularly vulnerable to the COVID-19 virus because of age and underlying health conditions, we feel that the best thing we can do is to stay physically apart until the pandemic eases. Toward the end of March will will assess the situation and determine whether to resume worship services in April.
During this period, our church and congregation will continue with our ministries in several important ways:
In writing to the UCC churches in Maine, Conference Minister Deborah Blood wrote:
So, what will we do with our time away from the church building? Be The Church. Call one another, and ask questions to get to know one another better. Make visits if it is safe to do so, with distance between people. Worship with our families, or in quiet contemplation and prayer. Worship online. Deepen our Lenten practices. Take a walk in God’s creation, being especially attentive to where God is growing something new. The possibilities are endless!
We concur. The apostle Paul described the church, the body of Christ, in this way in his letter to the church at Corinth:
But God has so arranged the body, giving the greater honor to the inferior member, that there may be no dissension within the body, but the members may have the same care for one another. If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honored, all rejoice together with it.
Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.
Thanks be to God. Amen.
Due to the global pandemic caused by the COVID-19 virus, and on the recommendation of the Maine Conference of the United Church of Christ, the Church Council has decided to suspend all public worship services at the Trinitarian Congregational Parish of Castine for the remainder of March. There will be no Sunday worship on March 15, 22, or 29.
The health and wellness of our members and friends is extremely important to us. And because many of us may be particularly vulnerable to the COVID-19 virus because of age and underlying health conditions, we feel that the best thing we can do is to stay physically apart until the pandemic eases. Toward the end of March will will assess the situation and determine whether to resume worship services in April.
During this period, our church and congregation will continue with our ministries in several important ways:
- The church will be open for morning prayer (7:00 am, Monday through Friday). This is a time for personal devotion and prayer in our sanctuary.
- We will keep regular office hours at the church (9:00 am - Noon, Monday through Thursday), and we invite you to use our sanctuary for personal devotion and prayer during that time. Pastor Tim will be available for pastoral care, or simply to talk during office hours. Feel free to call as well (326-9486).
- We'll be sharing news and announcements in our regular newsletter News & Notes, which is usually published on Wednesdays. You can also keep up-to-date through our website (www.tcpoc.org) and our Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/tcpoc)
- Pastor Tim will be producing written and audio materials for worship, including sermons and prayers, and will publish those materials on our Sermon Blog site and our Podcast site.
- Finally, Pastor Tim will be available for pastoral visits, but will not come to your home unless you specifically invite him. Please feel free to contact Tim at any of the points below.
In writing to the UCC churches in Maine, Conference Minister Deborah Blood wrote:
So, what will we do with our time away from the church building? Be The Church. Call one another, and ask questions to get to know one another better. Make visits if it is safe to do so, with distance between people. Worship with our families, or in quiet contemplation and prayer. Worship online. Deepen our Lenten practices. Take a walk in God’s creation, being especially attentive to where God is growing something new. The possibilities are endless!
We concur. The apostle Paul described the church, the body of Christ, in this way in his letter to the church at Corinth:
But God has so arranged the body, giving the greater honor to the inferior member, that there may be no dissension within the body, but the members may have the same care for one another. If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honored, all rejoice together with it.
Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.
Thanks be to God. Amen.
Trinitarian Congregational Parish of Castine
PO Box 108, 68 Main Street
Castine, Maine 04421
(207) 326-9486
info@tcpoc.org
Rev. Tim Hall, Pastor and Teacher
(207) 326-1008 (home)
(207) 991-4645 (cell)
trhall@tcpoc.org
PO Box 108, 68 Main Street
Castine, Maine 04421
(207) 326-9486
info@tcpoc.org
Rev. Tim Hall, Pastor and Teacher
(207) 326-1008 (home)
(207) 991-4645 (cell)
trhall@tcpoc.org
Welcome!
We are the Trinitarian Congregational Parish of Castine.
Long name, isn't it? Well, our title is steeped in the history of our congregation. Let's start out by saying that we are a traditional Protestant church, founded in the New England Congregational tradition in 1820 in Castine, Maine. Our church building was constructed and dedicated in 1829 on Main Street in the village, and has been active ever since -- sometimes in federation with other Castine churches, and sometimes alone. We are a church with Reformed roots, descending directly from the Puritans who brought their faith and practices across the sea from England. And today, we maintain a relationship with other churches with histories similar to our own.
We are located at 68 Main Street in Castine, Maine, a small town in Mid coast Maine and home of the Maine Maritime Academy. Our people are friendly and welcoming, our faith is alive and enthusiastic, and our mission is loving and serving.
Please take some time to explore our site and get to know us. Better yet, help us to get to know you. You are welcome here.
Long name, isn't it? Well, our title is steeped in the history of our congregation. Let's start out by saying that we are a traditional Protestant church, founded in the New England Congregational tradition in 1820 in Castine, Maine. Our church building was constructed and dedicated in 1829 on Main Street in the village, and has been active ever since -- sometimes in federation with other Castine churches, and sometimes alone. We are a church with Reformed roots, descending directly from the Puritans who brought their faith and practices across the sea from England. And today, we maintain a relationship with other churches with histories similar to our own.
We are located at 68 Main Street in Castine, Maine, a small town in Mid coast Maine and home of the Maine Maritime Academy. Our people are friendly and welcoming, our faith is alive and enthusiastic, and our mission is loving and serving.
Please take some time to explore our site and get to know us. Better yet, help us to get to know you. You are welcome here.
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Bells Across America
On October 6, 2013, members of the Castine Fire Department rang the historic 1867 church bell in remembrance of fallen firefighters. The ceremony was part of Bells Across America, sponsored by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Click on the controls below the photo to hear our bell.
Office Hours
The church office is generally open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to noon. Pastor Tim is scheduled to work Sunday through Thursday, with Fridays and Saturdays scheduled as days off. If you'd like to schedule a time for a visit, either at the church office or in the community, please feel free to contact Pastor Tim to arrange a convenient time.
Church Office: (207) 326-9486
Church Office: (207) 326-9486
