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Who we are
Our Story
In January of 1991, Wes and Sue Pastor packed their four children into the family station wagon and drove from Philadelphia to Burlington, Vermont. Wes had just completed his studies at Westminster Seminary, and the couple believed God was calling him to plant a gospel-preaching church in New England.
In September of 1992, following months of recruiting, home Bible studies, and preview services, Christ Memorial Church launched under the auspices of the Baptist General Conference (now Converge Worldwide). Seven couples, a smattering of singles, and as many children as adults - all told, fewer than 50 people - met on the Champlain College campus.
The following year we moved to Angell Lecture Hall on the University of Vermont campus (and the fifth Pastor baby was born). In 1994, with attendance nearing 125, CMC moved again, this time to a former church building in Williston. By the end of 1995 we'd purchased and renovated that building, and attendance had grown to nearly 200.
Our vision has been the same from the start: "To see God display His power by saving sinners through the proclamation of the gospel by all of our members to His eternal glory" (1 Cor. 2:1-5). By God's grace, that gospel-driven vision has borne much fruit. Today over 400 people gather each Sunday. God’s Spirit has been working in our congregation, with both adults and youth being saved and baptized every year. We’ve witnessed over 200 solid conversions resulting in lives redeemed and marriages restored, as well as several "mini-awakenings," with numbers of people coming to faith in a short time. We’ve added an executive pastor, a preaching pastor, a missons pastor, and a youth pastor to our staff. We’ve expanded and improved our property and, by God’s grace, we paid off the mortgage in 2008.
Wes and Sue's original vision included becoming a flagship church that would mentor future church planters. That vision became a reality with the establishment of The NETS Center for Church Planting and Revitalization in 2000. Already, Christ Memorial has launched churches in Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Cameroon through NETS. And, Lord willing, we will be part of many more church plants for generations to come.
The story of Christ Memorial Church is still being written. We desire to be used of God to promote His kingdom throughout Chittenden County, throughout Vermont, throughout New England, and throughout the world. We pray that the gospel of Jesus Christ will always be the lifeblood of this church and of all that we do.
And we invite you to be part of the story.
In January of 1991, Wes and Sue Pastor packed their four children into the family station wagon and drove from Philadelphia to Burlington, Vermont. Wes had just completed his studies at Westminster Seminary, and the couple believed God was calling him to plant a gospel-preaching church in New England.
In September of 1992, following months of recruiting, home Bible studies, and preview services, Christ Memorial Church launched under the auspices of the Baptist General Conference (now Converge Worldwide). Seven couples, a smattering of singles, and as many children as adults - all told, fewer than 50 people - met on the Champlain College campus.
The following year we moved to Angell Lecture Hall on the University of Vermont campus (and the fifth Pastor baby was born). In 1994, with attendance nearing 125, CMC moved again, this time to a former church building in Williston. By the end of 1995 we'd purchased and renovated that building, and attendance had grown to nearly 200.
Our vision has been the same from the start: "To see God display His power by saving sinners through the proclamation of the gospel by all of our members to His eternal glory" (1 Cor. 2:1-5). By God's grace, that gospel-driven vision has borne much fruit. Today over 400 people gather each Sunday. God’s Spirit has been working in our congregation, with both adults and youth being saved and baptized every year. We’ve witnessed over 200 solid conversions resulting in lives redeemed and marriages restored, as well as several "mini-awakenings," with numbers of people coming to faith in a short time. We’ve added an executive pastor, a preaching pastor, a missons pastor, and a youth pastor to our staff. We’ve expanded and improved our property and, by God’s grace, we paid off the mortgage in 2008.
The story of Christ Memorial Church is still being written. We desire to be used of God to promote His kingdom throughout Chittenden County, throughout Vermont, throughout New England, and throughout the world. We pray that the gospel of Jesus Christ will always be the lifeblood of this church and of all that we do.
And we invite you to be part of the story.
Street Address
999 Essex Rd
Williston,
VT
05495-7185
United States
Phone: 802-878-7107
Fax: 802-878-7107
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Church Pastor
Wes Pastor
Lead Pastor
999 Essex Rd
Williston,
VT
05495-7185
United States
Phone: 802-878-7107
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Other Church Leaders:
Craig Combs - Senior Associate Pastor
Greg Burton - Executive Pastor
Brad Parker - Missions Pastor
Greg Burton - Executive Pastor
Brad Parker - Missions Pastor
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Terry Walsh
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Christ Memorial Church Service Times
We meet each Sunday at 9:30am.
Special Service Times
Christmas Eve - Saturday, December 24, 2016. A family-friendly service with carols and candlelight.
Christmas Day - Sunday, December 25, 2016. A family service with carols, the Christmas story, and more. Bring your kids in their pj's!
Good Friday - April 14, 2017 - 7:00pm
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Special Service Times
Christmas Eve - Saturday, December 24, 2016. A family-friendly service with carols and candlelight.
Christmas Day - Sunday, December 25, 2016. A family service with carols, the Christmas story, and more. Bring your kids in their pj's!
Good Friday - April 14, 2017 - 7:00pm
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Under 12s:
Children's Ministries
Awana (preschool - grade 6)
Awana is an international, Bible-centered children's ministry. At Christ Memorial, it's a spiritually charged and fun time for children from preschool (3 years old) through grade 6. Children are encouraged to learn God's word and to know and grow in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Sunday Morning
On Sundays the lower level of our building is alive with children. Nursery is available throughout the service for infant through kindergarten. During the sermon, children in grades 1-6 can attend our Sunday school Discovery classes, held from September-June. There's also a room for nursing moms and an Active Child room, both with live feeds of the service.
Awana (preschool - grade 6)
Awana is an international, Bible-centered children's ministry. At Christ Memorial, it's a spiritually charged and fun time for children from preschool (3 years old) through grade 6. Children are encouraged to learn God's word and to know and grow in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Sunday Morning
On Sundays the lower level of our building is alive with children. Nursery is available throughout the service for infant through kindergarten. During the sermon, children in grades 1-6 can attend our Sunday school Discovery classes, held from September-June. There's also a room for nursing moms and an Active Child room, both with live feeds of the service.
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Open our ears to hear
Blessed Lord, open our ears to hear what Thou speakest and our eyes to see as Thou seest. Give us hearts to beat in sympathy with Thine at the sight of every little child; and above all, our Lord, to understand and experience how surely and how blessedly Thou fulfilest Thy promise, "Whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me."
Blessed Lord, open our ears to hear what Thou speakest and our eyes to see as Thou seest. Give us hearts to beat in sympathy with Thine at the sight of every little child; and above all, our Lord, to understand and experience how surely and how blessedly Thou fulfilest Thy promise, "Whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me."
Christ Memorial Church listing was last updated on the 17th of December, 2016