Howland Community Church
A House of Prayer for All People
An Open and Affirming Congregation
Sunday Worship - 10:00 am
About Us
History
Established in 1830, we have been serving God and our community at Howland Corners for nearly two centuries. We are affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the United Church of Christ, and the International Council of Community Churches. We take very seriously Jesus’ challenge to serve the “least of these among us” an
Established in 1830, we have been serving God and our community at Howland Corners for nearly two centuries. We are affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the United Church of Christ, and the International Council of Community Churches. We take very seriously Jesus’ challenge to serve the “least of these among us” and do that through a variety of programs that feed the hungry.
Our Ministries
We open our building to the community for programs such as scouting, Narcotics Anonymous, and Alcoholics Anonymous. We have an excellent Learning Center which cares for children from birth to 12 years old.
The Client Choice Food Pantry allows clients to choose the food they enjoy and prefer the most.
Once a month, we provide a free
We open our building to the community for programs such as scouting, Narcotics Anonymous, and Alcoholics Anonymous. We have an excellent Learning Center which cares for children from birth to 12 years old.
The Client Choice Food Pantry allows clients to choose the food they enjoy and prefer the most.
Once a month, we provide a free community lunch. Operation Shoeleather provides assistance for shoes for school age children.
Our Worship
We worship on Sunday morning at 10 AM with our Sunday school program running simultaneously. Our worship is traditional with a music program that offers various musical styles. We come to the Lord’s Table every week and all are welcome at the table. We invite you to come and worship with us.
Youth Program
Howland Community Church has a long history of serving the youth of the community. For four decades, the Youth European Seminar exposed high school youth to different cultures. Chi Rho taught junior high youth about the church and service to the community. Children attend the beginning of the church service and attend Sunday School after the Moments with the Children each Sunday.
Welcome Statement
Beloved by God: We believe the heart of the Gospel is love - love that is
bold, embodied, and unafraid in the world. As a community of faith, we
affirm that every person is created in the image of God and worthy of
dignity, belonging, and care. We are an Open and Affirming congregation
and welcome all people regardless of economic status; rel
Beloved by God: We believe the heart of the Gospel is love - love that is
bold, embodied, and unafraid in the world. As a community of faith, we
affirm that every person is created in the image of God and worthy of
dignity, belonging, and care. We are an Open and Affirming congregation
and welcome all people regardless of economic status; religious
background; political belief; race; ethnicity; sexuality; gender identity; or
differing physical, mental, and emotional abilities.
Called to Love: We hold fast to the promise of Romans 8:38-39; that
nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus - not who we
are, where we come from, or what the world has said about us. God’s love
is not passive: we believe ‘love’ and ‘faith’ are action words, calling us to
show up, speak out, and walk alongside one another with compassion and
courage.
Open to All: We especially welcome those who have felt unwelcome,
excluded, or ignored by churches in the past. There is a home here for
everyone.
We are called to follow the way of Christ by loving our neighbors as
ourselves - seeking justice, practicing kindness, and walking humbly with
our God, as we strive to be A House of Prayer for All People.
Questions
Howland Community Church loves to share its ministries and beliefs with others. If you have any questions, use this anonymous form to ask. Answers will be posted on our Facebook page and in our Newsletter.