About Our Church
Church History:
The Church was organized in February 1781 by thirty members. It later transformed to the Union Calvinistic Society of Carlisle in 1830.
Since the church was incorporated in 1903 as the Carlisle Congregational Church, the Union Calvinistic Society was dissolved in 1904.
For the past two centuries it has been faithful to a sound Biblical witness. It is associated with the National Association of Evangelicals, and is a member of the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference.
We Believe:
The church agrees with these historic statements of the Christian faith: the Apostles’ Creed, the Nicene Creed, the Savoy Declaration, and the original Covenant and Statement of Faith adopted in 1781 and 1782.
The church continues to be involved in spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ in our community, our nation, and around the world.
Our goal is the same in theology and spirit as that covenant first agreed to in 1781, biblical, evangelical, and Reformed.
What To Expect:
We come together each week to remind ourselves that the only one worthy of our worship is God the Father, his Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit.
We do this through:
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talking to our Creator through prayer
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praising Him through song
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reading his Word, the Christian Bible, and try to unpack its meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
How should I dress?
Come as you feel comfortable. You'll find anything from jeans to suits on a Sunday morning.
Can I bring my child?
Absolutely! It's our joy to welcome children.
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Children are included in the first portion of prayer and singing in the service.
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Then, children infants - grade 5, are dismissed for our children's classes.
What is a morning service like?
We gather together during this time to remind ourselves that the only one worthy of our worship is God the Father, his Son Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. We do this through:
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Talking to our Creator through prayer
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Praising Him through songs, both old and new
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Hearing an expositional sermon preached on a specific text from the Bible
After the service, all are invited to stick around, spend time in conversation, and enjoy refreshments together.
What is the snow cancellation policy?
Historically, the Sunday morning worship service is rarely, if ever, canceled.
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If you feel it is not safe for you to go out, please stay home.
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Sunday School will be cancelled if the parking lot cannot be cleared in time.
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Sunday School cancellations will be posted on the Church website and on the Church answering service 978-369-7830, option 7.
