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Christ Church
Andover
MA
01810-3737
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Who we are
WELCOME TO Christ Church!
We are a community of people -- some of us committed disciples of Jesus Christ and others who are spiritual seekers at different points in the journey -- all of whom have found a welcoming spiritual home at Christ Church. This church welcomes all people without preference for age, ability, gender, race, ethnic or religious background, sexual orientation, marital or family status. We desire to know ourselves and one another as God knows us -- as beloved children of God -- and to embody Jesus' own example of radical hospitality. As we say in our welcome to Communion, "This is the Lord's feast, and all are welcomed to the table!"
Worship is central to what we do here. We value beauty in music and liturgy. People from various backgrounds find meaning in our liturgy, which is both ancient and modern. Our choirs welcome people of various ages and abilities to use their talents to the glory of God. Others serve in various roles as acolytes, eucharistic ministers, lectors, ushers, on the altar guild, and as vergers.
We also value lifelong Christian formation, with programs for infants, young children, youth, and adults of all ages. Our Montessori-based Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program meets children where they are and draws on their God-given potential for spiritual growth and development. Our Journey to Adulthood program encourages adolescents to pay attention to all the ways they are growing in body, soul, and spirit through engagement with scripture and spiritual resources appropriate to their developmental needs. For adults there are Bible study, prayer, and book groups that try to address the spiritual, intellectual, and fellowship needs of our members.
We also value service, in reaching out to those in need of food, shelter, or clothing, those who need healing, or a deeper sense of belonging. We operate a local Thrift Shop with low cost clothing and household items. We participate in feeding ministries, Habitat For Humanity, community organizing through the Merrimack Valley Project, and a variety of other service and empowerment ministries. We helped to found the Esperanza Academy, and many in our parish serve in a variety of roles at this free-tuition Episcopal middle school for girls in the city of Lawrence. We engage in global mission work through relationships in Haiti, Rwanda, El Salvador and Israel/Palestine. Many of our parishioners have traveled to these places on mission-pilgrimages.
In other words, there's something for just about everyone here at Christ Church! We look forward to meeting you. And we know that our life together will be enriched by your presence with us. Welcome!
We are a community of people -- some of us committed disciples of Jesus Christ and others who are spiritual seekers at different points in the journey -- all of whom have found a welcoming spiritual home at Christ Church. This church welcomes all people without preference for age, ability, gender, race, ethnic or religious background, sexual orientation, marital or family status. We desire to know ourselves and one another as God knows us -- as beloved children of God -- and to embody Jesus' own example of radical hospitality. As we say in our welcome to Communion, "This is the Lord's feast, and all are welcomed to the table!"
Worship is central to what we do here. We value beauty in music and liturgy. People from various backgrounds find meaning in our liturgy, which is both ancient and modern. Our choirs welcome people of various ages and abilities to use their talents to the glory of God. Others serve in various roles as acolytes, eucharistic ministers, lectors, ushers, on the altar guild, and as vergers.
We also value lifelong Christian formation, with programs for infants, young children, youth, and adults of all ages. Our Montessori-based Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program meets children where they are and draws on their God-given potential for spiritual growth and development. Our Journey to Adulthood program encourages adolescents to pay attention to all the ways they are growing in body, soul, and spirit through engagement with scripture and spiritual resources appropriate to their developmental needs. For adults there are Bible study, prayer, and book groups that try to address the spiritual, intellectual, and fellowship needs of our members.
We also value service, in reaching out to those in need of food, shelter, or clothing, those who need healing, or a deeper sense of belonging. We operate a local Thrift Shop with low cost clothing and household items. We participate in feeding ministries, Habitat For Humanity, community organizing through the Merrimack Valley Project, and a variety of other service and empowerment ministries. We helped to found the Esperanza Academy, and many in our parish serve in a variety of roles at this free-tuition Episcopal middle school for girls in the city of Lawrence. We engage in global mission work through relationships in Haiti, Rwanda, El Salvador and Israel/Palestine. Many of our parishioners have traveled to these places on mission-pilgrimages.
In other words, there's something for just about everyone here at Christ Church! We look forward to meeting you. And we know that our life together will be enriched by your presence with us. Welcome!
Location of worship / Church Address
33 Central St
Andover,
MA
01810-3737
United States
Phone: 978-475-0529
Fax: 978-475-9557
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Church Pastor
The Rev. Jeffrey Gill
Rector
The Glebe House
25 Central Street
Andover,
MA
01810-3737
25 Central Street
United States
Phone: 978-475-0529
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Quote of the Day
Psalms 55:22
Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
Denomination
Episcopal Church
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Leadership
Leader Name:
The Rev. Jeffrey Gill
Leader Position:
Rector
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Leader Address:
The Glebe House
25 Central Street
Andover
Massachusetts
01810-3737
25 Central Street
Andover
Massachusetts
01810-3737
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Other Church Leaders:
The Rev. Kit Lonergan, Assistant Rector
Barbara Bruns, Minister of Music
Barbara Bruns, Minister of Music
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Administration
Admin Name:
Debbie Moskal
Admin Position:
Director of Communications
Admin Address:
25 Central Street
Andover
Massachusetts
01810
Andover
Massachusetts
01810
Telephone:
Fax:
978-475-9557
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Mailing Address
25 Central Street
Andover
01810
Andover
01810
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Christ Church Andover Service Times
Sunday:
8:00 Holy Eucharist
10:00 Holy Eucharist (with choir)
5:00 Evening service (twice a month -- "Come as You Are" Eucharist, Evensong, or Taize-style service of prayer and song)
Wednesday:
7:00 am Holy Eucharist with Laying on of Hands for H
Service Times last updated on the 25th of January, 2015
8:00 Holy Eucharist
10:00 Holy Eucharist (with choir)
5:00 Evening service (twice a month -- "Come as You Are" Eucharist, Evensong, or Taize-style service of prayer and song)
Wednesday:
7:00 am Holy Eucharist with Laying on of Hands for H
Service Times last updated on the 25th of January, 2015
Worship Languages
English
Dress code:
none
Children and Youth Activities
Under 12s:
Nursery every Sunday beginning at 9:45 am
Church School classes for all ages
Church School classes for all ages
Under 18s:
Journey to Adulthood for ages 12-19
Local outreach & community activities:
Neighbors in Need, Bread & Roses soup kitchen, Habitat for Humanity, Esperanza Academy
Global outreach:
Haiti and Rwanda partnerships
Pilgrimage experiences to Israel/Palestine
Global outreach:
Haiti and Rwanda partnerships
Pilgrimage experiences to Israel/Palestine
Other activities & ministries
Bible Study groups
Fellowship
Parish suppers
Fellowship
Parish suppers
Special Needs/Accessibility:
handicap accessible
Prayers and hymns:
Main Bible:
New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
Hymns and Songs:
Hymnal 1982, Wonder Love & Praise
Other information:
Average Adult Congregation:
150
Average Youth Congregation:
100
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