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Prides Corner Congregational UCC
Westbrook
ME
04092-3620
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Who we are
In May 2015, Prides Corner Church became an Open and Affirming congregation.
Our Open and Affirming Statement:
Jesus said to his disciples, “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:34-35) Because we believe that all people are created in God’s image and thus are blessed and loved equally by God, and in response to Christ’s command to love one another, we, the members of Prides Corner Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, hereby declare ourselves an Open and Affirming Christian community, actively expressing Jesus’ inclusive embrace of all people.
As we seek to grow in faith, we welcome people of every age, gender, race, national origin, faith background, marital status, and family structure, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, mental and physical ability, economic and social status, and educational background to join in the life, leadership, and fellowship of this community. Together, we will listen for the still-speaking God. Together, we will strive to live out Jesus’ command to love one another as he first loved us.
Our Open and Affirming Statement:
Jesus said to his disciples, “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:34-35) Because we believe that all people are created in God’s image and thus are blessed and loved equally by God, and in response to Christ’s command to love one another, we, the members of Prides Corner Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, hereby declare ourselves an Open and Affirming Christian community, actively expressing Jesus’ inclusive embrace of all people.
As we seek to grow in faith, we welcome people of every age, gender, race, national origin, faith background, marital status, and family structure, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, mental and physical ability, economic and social status, and educational background to join in the life, leadership, and fellowship of this community. Together, we will listen for the still-speaking God. Together, we will strive to live out Jesus’ command to love one another as he first loved us.
Church Address
235 Pride St
Westbrook,
ME
04092-3620
United States
Phone: 207-797-4636
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Church Pastor
Rev. Kelli Whitman
Pastor
235 Pride St
Westbrook,
ME
04092-3620
United States
Phone: 207-797-4636
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Quote of the Day
1 John 3:20
For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.
For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.
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United Church of Christ
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Kelli has been our pastor since November 2010. She loves to sing and is passionate about beautiful, meaningful worship. She enjoys listening to other people’s stories, hopes, and dreams (especially over a cup of coffee). Kelli is a native of Harrisburg Pennsylvania, a graduate of Eden Theological Seminary in St. Louis, MO and a life-long member of the United Church of Christ.
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Prides Corner Congregational UCC Westbrook Service Times
Sundays at 10am
Service Times last updated on the 24th of October, 2019
Service Times last updated on the 24th of October, 2019
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Prides Corner Congregational UCC History
Pride’s Corner Congregational Church had its beginnings as a Sunday School, founded in 1909 at a meeting in John Clark’s Store. Thirty-five people present voted to call it the Pride’s Corner Union Bible School, and later took the name Pride’s Corner Union Church Society. Union churches were a non-denominational movement of rural churches in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. The first church building, on Elmwood Avenue, was dedicated on June 20, 1915
Being non-denominational, the church was served by part-time ministers of several denominations, including Nazarene, Baptist, Congregational, Unitarian, Advent Christian, Society of Friends and Lutheran. In 1924, the name was shortened to Pride’s Corner Union Church.
On June 11, 1952, the church voted to join the Cumberland Association of Congregational Christian Churches of Maine, thus Ending its status as a Union Church
Between 1956 and 1958, a suitable location was sought to erect a new building. A site on Pride Street, owned by Fred I. Thomas was selected, and ground breaking took place in May 1958.
Much of the construction was done by church members. The labor of many people is hammered into the structure of the building. There is a special feeling of ownership in a building whose rafters are raised by the members. Since the old church on Elmwood Avenue was sold prior to completion of the new building, worship services were moved to the unfinished sanctuary on Easter Sunday, 1959. Dedication of the new church at 235 Pride Street was held April 10, 1960
A nursery school was established in 1959. It continues to serve one hundred children of area families, and has a well-deserved excellent reputation.
A need of more space brought about a building campaign in 1978, which culminated in the construction of Friendship Hall. This provides space for suppers, breakfast and larger meetings. In 1968, a three bedroom garrison style parsonage was built with the help of many of the parishioners. It is located about 5 minutes drive from the church.
Our church community includes residents from Westbrook, Portland, Windham, Cumberland and occasionally other surrounding towns. We currently have an active membership of 115, with an average church service attendance of 75. Congenial fellowship is experienced in after service coffee hours and working hard together on bean suppers and our highly acclaimed annual holiday fair.
Being non-denominational, the church was served by part-time ministers of several denominations, including Nazarene, Baptist, Congregational, Unitarian, Advent Christian, Society of Friends and Lutheran. In 1924, the name was shortened to Pride’s Corner Union Church.
On June 11, 1952, the church voted to join the Cumberland Association of Congregational Christian Churches of Maine, thus Ending its status as a Union Church
Between 1956 and 1958, a suitable location was sought to erect a new building. A site on Pride Street, owned by Fred I. Thomas was selected, and ground breaking took place in May 1958.
Much of the construction was done by church members. The labor of many people is hammered into the structure of the building. There is a special feeling of ownership in a building whose rafters are raised by the members. Since the old church on Elmwood Avenue was sold prior to completion of the new building, worship services were moved to the unfinished sanctuary on Easter Sunday, 1959. Dedication of the new church at 235 Pride Street was held April 10, 1960
A nursery school was established in 1959. It continues to serve one hundred children of area families, and has a well-deserved excellent reputation.
A need of more space brought about a building campaign in 1978, which culminated in the construction of Friendship Hall. This provides space for suppers, breakfast and larger meetings. In 1968, a three bedroom garrison style parsonage was built with the help of many of the parishioners. It is located about 5 minutes drive from the church.
Our church community includes residents from Westbrook, Portland, Windham, Cumberland and occasionally other surrounding towns. We currently have an active membership of 115, with an average church service attendance of 75. Congenial fellowship is experienced in after service coffee hours and working hard together on bean suppers and our highly acclaimed annual holiday fair.
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