Christ United Methodist Church
271 Rocky Hill Rd., Northampton, MA * (413) 584-5935

Our purpose is to become disciples of Christ and to fulfill God's will through spiritual growth, education, worship and fellowship. We express our faith through service with others. We welcome all to join us in this journey.

WORSHIP: Sundays at 10:00 a.m. - Fall, Winter, Spring

SUMMER WORSHIP: 9:00 a.m.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FOR ALL

Children and Teen programs

Children of all ages are welcome, and encouraged to be an active part of the life of the church. The youngest children participate in Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and the Christmas Pageant, to name a few. Older children serve as acolytes; and our teens and young adults participate in Youth Group and assist at church functions -- in preparation for being the leaders of tomorrow.

Sunday School:

We teach children about the Word of God on Sunday mornings. Classes are available for grades one through six, or ages 4 - 12 years. Normally Sunday School meets at 9:00 a.m. each week, from mid-September through mid-June. Our 2008 - 2009 Sunday School Theme will be:

There are four classes in Sunday School: Early Elementary (K-1st), Middle Elementary (2nd - 3rd), Older Elementary (4th - 5th) and Tweens (6th - 8th.). The theme is Rock Solid - Building a Heart of Faith, with stories from both the Old and New Testaments; these are related to our times, and the children's needs and interests. The lessons are enhanced with singing, drama, and art activities. A team of two teachers lead each class in compliance with "Safe Children" standards.

The children sing for the worshipping congregation on the 4th Sunday of the month, and perform a Christmas Pageant and assist in leading worship on Children's Day in June.

Acolyte Program:

Older children are invited to take part in our Acolyte program, an important aspect of worship.

Nursery Care:

We offer nursery care during Worship for children under 4 years. We also provide activity sheets for older children attending services.

Camp:

Every summer young people from Christ Church attend United Methodist Church Camps. Scholarships are available for young people who cannot afford the registration fees. For more information, contact the pastor.

Information about United Methodist Church Camps in New England

Vacation Bible School:

The Northampton Cooperative Bible School includes youth from several churches, including Christ United Methodist Church. Dates are usually in mid-July.

Adult Programs

Sunday School

Two classes are offered for adults during the Sunday School year: Faith and Current Events, and a Bible study. In our 2007-2008 year, the Gospel of Mark was studied with helps from The Heart of Christianity by Marcus J. Borg.

Adult Discussions

Book studies, on a one-time basis, are held on selected Saturday mornings. Books recently read include Just Wives by Katherine Doob Sakenfeld and An Hour Before Daylight by Jimmy Carter.

Disciple Bible Study

The Disciple Studies are intensive studies of the Bible within a covenanted group, in a 34 week period. The group currently meets on Sunday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00. Groups of seven to twelve persons form according to interest and availability in the fall.

Who We Are:
Children and Teens
Adults
Retired

You Are Invited:
Programs and Fellowship

About Us:
Pastor Michael Stotts
Missions
United Methodist Women
New England Methodists
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