Welcome to Pilgrim Church! Visitors are always welcome. Our family service is held every Sunday at 9:30 AM. Sunday school is available during the public school calendar. Communion is performed on the first Sunday of every month.
FAVORITE THINGS
I have favorite things. I’m sure you do, too. They are not the same kind of things, but they are favorite things. Some of my favorite things are seasonal. In the spring, I like to see the snow melt, and to wait for the appearance of crocus and daffodils. I look for the sight of the first robin hopping along the lawn. Later in the season, I enjoy the color and aroma of lilacs. I enjoy watching the different kinds of buds open up. I like to walk across fresh mown grass, too.
COMMUNION
The Sacrament of Communion will be held on Sunday, July 5th. Communion will be offered by Intinction (those able, come forward and receive the communion elements). Communion will be delivered to those not able to walk forward.
Capital Campaign KickOff Luncheon!
Our Capital Campaign will officially begin with our KickOff Luncheon to be held at the Monoosnock Country Club on Sunday, May 31st. Invitations have been extended, and reservations have been made. A fun time is planned for all.
TRADITIONAL EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE
Our traditional worship service in the Sanctuary will be held at 9:30 A.M. Both choirs will be performing, as well as the Rainbow Ringers.
A Bake Sale and Coffee Hour will be held in Fellowship Hall immediately after worship service.
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
The Sunrise Service will be held at 6:00 A.M. at AppleHill Farm, Leominster. Following the brief service, a breakfast will be held at the farm. A free will donation to pay for the cost of the breakfast will be gratefully accepted.
AGAPE MEAL AND SERVICE OF TENEBRAE
MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE, APRIL 9
At 6:30 P.M. an Agape meal (soup and simple supper, similar to what Christ and his disciples ate at His last meal) will be served. At 7:00 P.M. a service of Tenebrae with communion will be held, followed by the stripping of the altar.
What is Maundy Thursday, the Thursday of Holy Week all about? The word “Maundy” is a shortened version of the Latin word mandatum, which means commandment.
Montachusett Chorale Presents "A Festival of Song" at Pilgrim Congregational Church
The Montachusett Chorale and choirs from Holy Family Catholic Church, Leominster United Methodist Church, Pilgrim Congregational Church, and St. Mark's Episcopal Church will present a concert on Sunday afternoon, March 22nd. A free will offering will be collected.
TV and Radio Stations to Listen to for Pilgrim Church Closings
REMINDER OF TV AND RADIO STATIONS TO LISTEN TO FOR PILGRIM CHURCH CLOSINGS
If the roads are too treacherous to hold Sunday services, you will be notified via email (if electrical power is available). This may be a good time for you to update the office if you may have recently changed your email address. We will also have the following television stations post the cancellation:
Television Channel Websites
www.wbztv.com (Channel 4)
www.thebostonchannel.com (Channel 5)
www.whdh.com (Channel 7)
Pilgrim Church to Host at Montachusett Interfaith Hospitality Network
Mark your calendars! Pilgrim Church’s next two rotation dates for hosting MIHN are:
April 5 – April 12, 2009 and
June 21 – June 28, 2009.
St. Patrick's Corned Beef and Cabbage Supper
Enjoy a taste of Ireland and a bit of Irish entertainment in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Join us for a supper of Corned Beef, Cabbage, and all of the fixings on Saturday, March 14th. We will be serving our delicious dinner from 5:00-6:30 p.m. At approximately 5:45 p.m., we will be entertained by a troop of Irish Step Dancers that include grandchildren of church members Bev Stone and Sandra DeRienzo. Those of you who came to our Irish supper in 2007 will remember their wonderful performance. They are back by popular demand to entertain us.
ASH WEDNESDAY HEALING SERVICE
Rev. Keith will again offer a very moving “healing” service on Wednesday, February 25th at 7:00 p.m. If you haven’t had a chance to attend one before, you owe it to yourself to come and let your soul be healed.
