Christ Church United Methodist began in Southwick, MA in 1816. It was built jointly by Methodists and Episcopalians, who worshiped together until 1826, when it became and has remained solely Methodist.
Today the old parsonage is used for Our Community Food Pantry, and the Church's adjoining fellowship hall is used regularly for community AA meetings. Worship Services in the main sanctuary are held on Sunday mornings at 9 AM. We celebrate Holy Communion on the first Sunday of every month. All are welcome!
WHO WE ARE
We are called to be an inclusive community of people who love Christ deeply, worship him passionately, and serve him boldly.
WHAT WE ARE CALLED TO DO (Our Mission)
We are called to make a difference for Christ by transforming church and community - one life at a time.
OUR VISION
We pray for our neighbors. Our congregation is not as physically able as we once were, but that can't stop us from being a light in our community. We have faithful members who pray for specific needs identified - whether they be the needs of Our Community Food Pantry next door, or down the street, or anyone who asks for our prayers through the "Contact Us" feature of this website. We know that "The prayer of a good person has a powerful effect." (James 5:16)
WHAT WE BELIEVE
United Methodists share a common heritage with all Christians. According to our foundational statement of beliefs, we share the following basic affirmations:
We believe that God is the creator of the universe and giver of all that is good. God is the Savior—known intimately in Jesus and his life, death, and resurrection—who shows us how to live and love.
We believe that Jesus is the Son of God, who opens our eyes to a world of mystery, miracle, and meaning.
We believe that God’s Holy Spirit calls us to live out and proclaim the message of Jesus with compassion, creativity, and boldness.
We believe that, as the Church, we are called to heal a broken and hurting world, and to be a place where justice is proclaimed and lives are transformed.
We are called to be an inclusive community of people who love Christ deeply, worship him passionately, and serve him boldly.
WHAT WE ARE CALLED TO DO (Our Mission)
We are called to make a difference for Christ by transforming church and community - one life at a time.
OUR VISION
We pray for our neighbors. Our congregation is not as physically able as we once were, but that can't stop us from being a light in our community. We have faithful members who pray for specific needs identified - whether they be the needs of Our Community Food Pantry next door, or down the street, or anyone who asks for our prayers through the "Contact Us" feature of this website. We know that "The prayer of a good person has a powerful effect." (James 5:16)
WHAT WE BELIEVE
United Methodists share a common heritage with all Christians. According to our foundational statement of beliefs, we share the following basic affirmations:
We believe that God is the creator of the universe and giver of all that is good. God is the Savior—known intimately in Jesus and his life, death, and resurrection—who shows us how to live and love.
We believe that Jesus is the Son of God, who opens our eyes to a world of mystery, miracle, and meaning.
We believe that God’s Holy Spirit calls us to live out and proclaim the message of Jesus with compassion, creativity, and boldness.
We believe that, as the Church, we are called to heal a broken and hurting world, and to be a place where justice is proclaimed and lives are transformed.
