Welcome
Living our faith through worship, education, and service
Worship with us
Sundays at 10:30 am
Summer Sundays at 9:30 am
We’re glad you’re here.
Welcome to Central Congregational Church in Newburyport. We are an open and affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ which means that no matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here. We believe that it is our mission to live our faith in Jesus through worship, service and education.
Upcoming events
Monday October 2
- 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
- Music Together
- 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- NYS - Storytime Playgroup
- 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
- Central Prayer Shawl Knitters
Tuesday October 3
- 9:15 am – 11:45 am
- Music Together
- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
- NACE - Advance Genealogy
Wednesday October 4
- Feast of St Francis of Assisi
- 8:45 am – 10:00 am
- NYS - Music Rocks
Thursday October 5
- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
- NACE - Beginning Genealogy
- 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
- NACE - Harlem Rennaisance Poets
- 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- NACE - Tai Chi
Friday October 6
- 9:15 am – 1:30 pm
- Music Together
- 10:00 am – 11:30 am
- NACE - Understanding Self-Care
- 1:30 pm – 8:00 pm
- Christmas Fair - Basket Raffle photos
Saturday October 7
- 7:00 am – 11:00 am
- Community Breakfast
- 9:45 am – 11:15 am
- Music Together
- 11:30 am – 8:00 pm
- Christmas Fair - Basket Raffle photos
- 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- 20th Annual Chocolate Tour
Sunday October 8
- 9:15 am – 10:15 am
- Choir Rehearsal
- 10:30 am – 11:30 am
- Worship Service - 19th Sunday after Pentecost
- 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Hospitality Coffee Hour
- 12:30 pm – 8:00 pm
- Christmas Fair - Basket Raffle photos
Monday October 9
- Indigenous Peoples' Day - Church Office Closed
- 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
- Music Together
- 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- NO CLASS TODAY -NYS - Storytime Playgroup
Tuesday October 10
- 9:15 am – 11:45 am
- Music Together
- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
- NACE - Advance Genealogy
Wednesday October 11
- 8:45 am – 10:00 am
- NYS - Music Rocks
Thursday October 12
- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
- NACE - Beginning Genealogy
- 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- NACE - Tai Chi
Friday October 13
- 9:15 am – 1:30 pm
- Music Together
- 10:00 am – 11:30 am
- NACE - Understanding Self-Care
Saturday October 14
- 7:00 am – 11:00 am
- Community Breakfast
- 9:45 am – 11:15 am
- Music Together
Sunday October 15
- 9:15 am – 10:15 am
- Choir Rehearsal
- 10:30 am – 11:30 am
- Worship Service - 20th Sunday after Pentecost
- 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Hospitality Coffee Hour
Monday October 16
- 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
- Music Together
- 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- NYS - Storytime Playgroup
- 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
- Endowment Committee - Boston Financial Management
Tuesday October 17
- 9:15 am – 11:45 am
- Music Together
- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
- NACE - Advance Genealogy
Wednesday October 18
- 8:45 am – 10:00 am
- NYS - Music Rocks
Thursday October 19
- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
- NACE - Beginning Genealogy
- 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- NACE - Tai Chi
- 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
- New Member Class
Friday October 20
- 9:15 am – 1:30 pm
- Music Together
- 10:00 am – 11:30 am
- NACE - Understanding Self-Care
Saturday October 21
- 7:00 am – 11:00 am
- Community Breakfast
- 9:45 am – 11:15 am
- Music Together
- 10:00 am – 11:30 am
- Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting
Sunday October 22
- 9:15 am – 10:15 am
- Choir Rehearsal
- 10:30 am – 11:30 am
- Blessing of the Pets
- 10:30 am – 11:30 am
- Worship Service - 21st Sunday after Pentecost
- 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Hospitality Coffee Hour
- 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
- All Committee Night
- 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- Time Trader Network Quarterly meeting
Monday October 23
- 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
- Music Together
- 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- NYS - Storytime Playgroup
Tuesday October 24
- 9:15 am – 11:45 am
- Music Together
- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
- NACE - Advance Genealogy
- 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
- Church Council Meeting
Wednesday October 25
- 8:45 am – 10:00 am
- NYS - Music Rocks
- 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- YWCA - Housing Coalition
Thursday October 26
- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
- NACE - Beginning Genealogy
- 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
- TITO - Performance Workshop
- 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- NACE - Tai Chi
- 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
- Called to Care
- 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
- New Member Class
Friday October 27
- 9:15 am – 1:30 pm
- Music Together
- 10:00 am – 11:30 am
- NACE - Understanding Self-Care
Saturday October 28
- 7:00 am – 11:00 am
- Community Breakfast
- 9:45 am – 11:15 am
- Music Together
Sunday October 29
- 9:15 am – 10:15 am
- Choir Rehearsal
- 10:30 am – 11:30 am
- Worship Service - 22nd Sunday after Pentecost
- 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Hospitality Coffee Hour
- 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- FRU Choir Rehearsal
Monday October 30
- 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
- Music Together
- 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- NYS - Storytime Playgroup
Tuesday October 31
- 9:15 am – 11:45 am
- Music Together
- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
- NACE - Advance Genealogy
Wednesday November 1
- All Saints' Day
- 8:45 am – 10:00 am
- NYS - Music Rocks
Thursday November 2
- All Souls' Day
- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
- NACE - Beginning Genealogy
- 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
- TITO - Performance Workshop
- 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- NACE - Tai Chi
- 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
- New Member Class
Friday November 3
- 9:15 am – 1:30 pm
- Music Together
Saturday November 4
- 7:00 am – 11:00 am
- Community Breakfast
- 9:45 am – 11:15 am
- Music Together
- 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
- OUTREACH - Diaper Drive
Sunday November 5
- 9:15 am – 10:15 am
- Choir Rehearsal
- 10:30 am – 11:30 am
- Worship Service - Communion 23rd Sunday after Pentecost
- 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Hospitality Coffee Hour
- 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- FRU Choir Rehearsal
Monday November 6
- 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
- Music Together
- 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- NYS - Storytime Playgroup
- 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
- Central Prayer Shawl Knitters
Tuesday November 7
- 9:15 am – 11:45 am
- Music Together
Wednesday November 8
- 8:45 am – 10:00 am
- NYS - Music Rocks
See Full Calendar
Worship
Our services are traditional but not formal, and we welcome everyone to join us, no matter who you are.
Education
Explore your faith with our structured but casual & fun adult education, women’s ministry, and our nursery school, children’s education, and youth group.
Service
A list of things we do around here for our beloved community, and how you can join in.
News & Events
World Communion Sunday October 1 at 10:30 AM
Sermon: The Same Love The Central Connection Central Congregational Church, United Church of Christ Newburyport, MA The Rev. Dr. Christopher Ney, pastor Past
Remembrance and Thanksgiving Service for Merle and Margaret Forney, September 23 at 11:00 AM
https:// www.facebook.com/central.church.newburyport/videos/2080494015636943 A memorial...
20th Annual Newburyport Chocolate Tour October 7
Tickets on Sale Now 20th Annual Newburyport Chocolate Tour Organized By Central Congregational Church, United Church of Christ Dear Website, For those of
17th Sunday After Pentecost Sept 24 at 10:30 AM
Backpack Blessing The Central Connection Central Congregational Church, United Church of Christ Newburyport, MA The Rev. Dr. Christopher Ney, pastor Pastor's
You are invited! Bring your backpack on September 24 10:30 AM
Blessing of the Backpacks You are invited to Central's Backpack Blessing Central Congregational Church, United Church of Christ Dear Website, A Blessing of
Sunday School Parents Meeting Sunday, October 1 at 11:30 AM
Join us for a conversation about your hopes and expectations for Christian Education at Central...
World Communion Sunday October 1 at 10:30 AM
Sermon: The Same Love The Central Connection Central Congregational Church, United Church of Christ Newburyport, MA The Rev. Dr. Christopher Ney, pastor Past
Remembrance and Thanksgiving Service for Merle and Margaret Forney, September 23 at 11:00 AM
https:// www.facebook.com/central.church.newburyport/videos/2080494015636943 A memorial...
20th Annual Newburyport Chocolate Tour October 7
Tickets on Sale Now 20th Annual Newburyport Chocolate Tour Organized By Central Congregational Church, United Church of Christ Dear Website, For those of
