The Baptist Church of Grafton Grafton MA
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Who we are
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We are a multi-generational congregation with a commitment to deepen our individual faith as we worship, pray and study together. The time we spend together with the Lord on Sunday mornings serves as the bedrock upon which we build our week. It is the joy of our faith and our fellowship that strengthens us as we live each day.
Mission Statement
To take inspiration from the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Scriptures to guide our daily lives, by providing opportunities for Christian worship, education, study spiritual growth and outreach.
To provide a welcoming and nurturing place for all people who choose to worship with us.
To serve each other in Christian fellowship, care and support through a ministry that meets the needs of our members, providing a presence in times of sickness, bereavement and joy.
To serve our community by Christ-like example, both in our home town and throughout the world, through stewardship of our resources, use of our time and mission support.
We are a multi-generational congregation with a commitment to deepen our individual faith as we worship, pray and study together. The time we spend together with the Lord on Sunday mornings serves as the bedrock upon which we build our week. It is the joy of our faith and our fellowship that strengthens us as we live each day.
Mission Statement
To take inspiration from the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Scriptures to guide our daily lives, by providing opportunities for Christian worship, education, study spiritual growth and outreach.
To provide a welcoming and nurturing place for all people who choose to worship with us.
To serve each other in Christian fellowship, care and support through a ministry that meets the needs of our members, providing a presence in times of sickness, bereavement and joy.
To serve our community by Christ-like example, both in our home town and throughout the world, through stewardship of our resources, use of our time and mission support.
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Church Pastor
Rev. Philip D. Goff
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1 South Street
Grafton,
MA
01519
United States
Phone: 508-839-4911
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Rev. Philip D. Goff
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Pat Knowlton, Music Minister
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Janice King
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The Baptist Church of Grafton Service Times
Sunday Services
Worship Service to God's Glory is held every Sunday at 10:00am, with Childcare and Sunday School Classes for children in Nursery through High School.
The first Sunday of each month is Communion Sunday.
Church Family Fellowship Time with refreshments is downstairs in Russell Hall following the Worship Service.
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Worship Service to God's Glory is held every Sunday at 10:00am, with Childcare and Sunday School Classes for children in Nursery through High School.
The first Sunday of each month is Communion Sunday.
Church Family Fellowship Time with refreshments is downstairs in Russell Hall following the Worship Service.
It's been more than 7 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
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Youth For Christ
The Youth For Christ mission group was formed in June of 2012 over an idea we had for a fundraiser. Over the summer months, we supported the “Saving Moses Project”, that was created by Sarah Bowling, which focuses on helping children ages 5 and under around the world with giving them a home, food, medical supplies, schooling and help for their families.
By asking our church family to fill baby bottles with their loose change, we raised $606.09 the first year and have raised $455.00 in 2013. We have also been able to donate to the Grafton Food Bank and Grotonwood Camp scholarships. We are hoping to do many more missions in the future.
Our group took a field trip to La Sallette shrine to see the lights and nativities. We also helped with our church fair and suggested that we have an Open House in Russell Hall during Crèche Sunday in order to show others what we do since they were coming in anyways, and it went quite well.
We usually meet on the first Friday evening of the month at the Baptist Church of Grafton in Russell Fellowship hall. We enjoy making pizzas or a shared dessert while meeting to discuss how we can impact our church family, community and world community. We accept anyone wishing to join from ages 12 to 17. Please contact our church secretary for information if you are interested in sharing your time and ideas with us.
The Youth For Christ mission group was formed in June of 2012 over an idea we had for a fundraiser. Over the summer months, we supported the “Saving Moses Project”, that was created by Sarah Bowling, which focuses on helping children ages 5 and under around the world with giving them a home, food, medical supplies, schooling and help for their families.
By asking our church family to fill baby bottles with their loose change, we raised $606.09 the first year and have raised $455.00 in 2013. We have also been able to donate to the Grafton Food Bank and Grotonwood Camp scholarships. We are hoping to do many more missions in the future.
Our group took a field trip to La Sallette shrine to see the lights and nativities. We also helped with our church fair and suggested that we have an Open House in Russell Hall during Crèche Sunday in order to show others what we do since they were coming in anyways, and it went quite well.
We usually meet on the first Friday evening of the month at the Baptist Church of Grafton in Russell Fellowship hall. We enjoy making pizzas or a shared dessert while meeting to discuss how we can impact our church family, community and world community. We accept anyone wishing to join from ages 12 to 17. Please contact our church secretary for information if you are interested in sharing your time and ideas with us.
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The Baptist Church of Grafton History
Church History
On June 20, 1800, a council composed of the pastors and delegates from the Baptist Churches in the area met and
organized the Grafton Baptist Church, consisting of fifteen members with six Articles of Faith.
On November 8, 1800, the Grafton Baptist Church purchased land on the bank of the stream off Pleasant Street
by Baptist Bridge, for the sum of $12 and erected a "commodious and comfortable house of worship" to the
service of God.
On April 7, 1830, the First Baptist Society in Grafton was organized and erected the present church building at 1 South Street, on Grafton Common. The Society was incorporated on February 18, 1839; and on January 6, 1894, the First Baptist Society was incorporated as The First Baptist Church of Grafton.
On November 9, 1836 the Second Baptist Church in New England Village (now called North Grafton) was organized in a hall in the upper story of the East Wing of the Grafton Manufacturing Building near the Upper Mill. A church building with a spire was erected in May 1838. On February 23, 1907, the Second Baptist Church of North Grafton was incorporated.
For well over 100 years, the two Baptist Churches served their people in their separate communities in the name of Christ.
In April 1964, under the creative and inspirational leadership of their Interim Minister, The Rev. Dr. Thomas S. Roy, the two churches joined together as The Grafton Baptist Parish. They did so "to help the churches pool their resources; and to plan and work together so as to exalt Christ and extend His kingdom into the total life of the community and throughout the whole earth."
In April 1966, the two churches called The Rev. Donald N. Valentine to be the first pastor of the Grafton Baptist
Parish, as well as each individual church. In the Spirit of Christ's love, the two churches began to merge their
assets and blend their ministries. A beautiful, new parsonage was purchased and dedicated as a sign of their unity.
On January 1, 1968, the First Baptist Church of Grafton and the Second Baptist Church of North Grafton became incorporated as The Baptist Church of Grafton. Focused on serving Christ to the best of their ability, the new Church Family sold their building in North Grafton and made extensive renovations to their building in Grafton Center. In March 1972, a Service of Dedication of The Baptist Church of Grafton was held.
On September 20, 1998, the Baptist Church of Grafton held a Worship Service to thank God for His blessings of renewal and growth during the three previous years. Having experienced a period of dwindling membership, finances and broken spirits in the early 1990's, the Church Family sought to be renewed as God's people. With renewed trust in the providence of God, the Church Family called The Rev. Donald N. Valentine to return as their Pastor, and with the dedication and hard work of the entire congregation, the Church Family experienced new life. God blessed us with an awareness of His living presence, and we have grown in trust and love in God and each other; in membership and financial strength, and in our ability to reach into the community and the world with the Good News of Jesus Christ.
During the 2000th year of Christianity, The Baptist Church of Grafton celebrated its 200th year of Baptist
Witness in Grafton - grateful for the roots of our heritage, trusting in God's vision for the future!
On April 7, 1830, the First Baptist Society in Grafton was organized and erected the present church building at 1 South Street, on Grafton Common. The Society was incorporated on February 18, 1839; and on January 6, 1894, the First Baptist Society was incorporated as The First Baptist Church of Grafton.
On November 9, 1836 the Second Baptist Church in New England Village (now called North Grafton) was organized in a hall in the upper story of the East Wing of the Grafton Manufacturing Building near the Upper Mill. A church building with a spire was erected in May 1838. On February 23, 1907, the Second Baptist Church of North Grafton was incorporated.
For well over 100 years, the two Baptist Churches served their people in their separate communities in the name of Christ.
In April 1964, under the creative and inspirational leadership of their Interim Minister, The Rev. Dr. Thomas S. Roy, the two churches joined together as The Grafton Baptist Parish. They did so "to help the churches pool their resources; and to plan and work together so as to exalt Christ and extend His kingdom into the total life of the community and throughout the whole earth."
On January 1, 1968, the First Baptist Church of Grafton and the Second Baptist Church of North Grafton became incorporated as The Baptist Church of Grafton. Focused on serving Christ to the best of their ability, the new Church Family sold their building in North Grafton and made extensive renovations to their building in Grafton Center. In March 1972, a Service of Dedication of The Baptist Church of Grafton was held.
On September 20, 1998, the Baptist Church of Grafton held a Worship Service to thank God for His blessings of renewal and growth during the three previous years. Having experienced a period of dwindling membership, finances and broken spirits in the early 1990's, the Church Family sought to be renewed as God's people. With renewed trust in the providence of God, the Church Family called The Rev. Donald N. Valentine to return as their Pastor, and with the dedication and hard work of the entire congregation, the Church Family experienced new life. God blessed us with an awareness of His living presence, and we have grown in trust and love in God and each other; in membership and financial strength, and in our ability to reach into the community and the world with the Good News of Jesus Christ.
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The Baptist Church of Grafton listing was last updated on the 10th of September, 2017
