Sunday at westfield
What to expect when you visit
Worship at 10am
WORSHIP IS CENTRAL TO OUR LIFE AT WESTFIELD.
It is the core spiritual practice reminding us of God’s care for God’s creation, during which God calls us and equips us to nurture one other, and sends us forth to care for those outside our community of faith. A diverse community, Westfield brings together people from the many diverse Christian traditions.
We attempt to be consistent and broad in language and liturgy; music and word; and purpose and execution. This displays, affirms, and deepens our goal of remaining connected yet open; structured yet warm; and progressive yet grounded.
Westfield follows the seasonal and liturgical calendar of the church year.
Our practice is to include Holy Communion on the first and third Sundays of the month. Our table is open to all, including children and non-members.
The sacrament of baptism
Baptism is the sign and seal of God’s covenant with all people. In baptism God promises by grace alone: to forgive our sins; to adopt us into the Body of Christ, the Church; to send the Holy Spirit daily to renew and cleanse us; and to resurrect us to eternal life. This promise is made visible in the water of baptism.
We rejoice in celebrating this sacrament for all infants and previously unbaptized adults. Much of our liturgy of baptism consists of promises made not just by the infant’ parents, or the adult being baptized, but also by the entire congregation. When someone is baptized at Westfield, we promise our “love, support, and care” to them.
Because baptism requires the congregation to make this promises, it occurs within the context of a worship celebration. We also ask that parents who seek the sacrament of baptism for their children plan to be a part of our faith community into the future so that we may live out our baptismal vows.
Baptism is offered throughout the year, and can be arranged by speaking the pastor.
I’ve already been baptized, but what to be baptized again.
How wonderful to be baptized! In our tradition we do not re-baptize. We believe that Baptism is an act of God and that those waters run deep regardless of tradition it was performed in. We will be glad to organize a reaffirmation of your Baptism which would include the renewal of your Baptismal vows.
The sacrament of holy communion
The sacrament of communion is is a feast of remembrance, of communion, and of hope. It is celebrated on the first and third Sunday of each month. We believe that it is Christ who invites us to gather around his table, and so that table is open to everyone, everyone, everyone.
One of the oldest rituals in the Christian tradition, sharing Communion connects us to Christians around the world sharing the same feast and through time to Christians through the ages who have gathered around similar tables.
How do i take communion?
Communion is served by coming forward to receive.
After a prayer called The Great Thanksgiving, you will be invited forward. You will be offered a piece of bread. Take it and eat it. Then take a small cup of juice, drink it, and return to your seat.
In an effort to welcome all, we use nonalcoholic grape juice. God’s children of all ages are welcome to partake.
Can’t make it in person?
Are kids welcome?
Yes! We love kids at Westfield!
How do I get in?
Doors open for worship about 30 minutes prior to service. Use the big blue doors with the bright yellow “Heart of Killingly.”
Where are you located?
Our address is 210 Main Street, Killingly, CT. Parking is available behind the church or along Reynolds, Main, or Broad Streets.
Sunday at westfield
What to expect when you visit
Worship at 10am
Can’t make it in person?
WORSHIP IS CENTRAL TO OUR LIFE AT WESTFIELD.
It is the core spiritual practice reminding us of God’s care for God’s creation, during which God calls us and equips us to nurture one other, and sends us forth to care for those outside our community of faith. A diverse community, Westfield brings together people from the many diverse Christian traditions.
We attempt to be consistent and broad in language and liturgy; music and word; and purpose and execution. This displays, affirms, and deepens our goal of remaining connected yet open; structured yet warm; and progressive yet grounded.
Westfield follows the seasonal and liturgical calendar of the church year.
Our practice is to include Holy Communion on the first and third Sundays of the month. Our table is open to all, including children and non-members.
The sacrament of baptism
Baptism is the sign and seal of God’s covenant with all people. In baptism God promises by grace alone: to forgive our sins; to adopt us into the Body of Christ, the Church; to send the Holy Spirit daily to renew and cleanse us; and to resurrect us to eternal life. This promise is made visible in the water of baptism.
We rejoice in celebrating this sacrament for all infants and previously unbaptized adults. Much of our liturgy of baptism consists of promises made not just by the infant’ parents, or the adult being baptized, but also by the entire congregation. When someone is baptized at Westfield, we promise our “love, support, and care” to them.
Because baptism requires the congregation to make this promises, it occurs within the context of a worship celebration. We also ask that parents who seek the sacrament of baptism for their children plan to be a part of our faith community into the future so that we may live out our baptismal vows.
Baptism is offered throughout the year, and can be arranged by speaking the pastor.
I’ve already been baptized, but what to be baptized again.
How wonderful to be baptized! In our tradition we do not re-baptize. We believe that Baptism is an act of God and that those waters run deep regardless of tradition it was performed in. We will be glad to organize a reaffirmation of your Baptism which would include the renewal of your Baptismal vows.
The sacrament of holy communion
The sacrament of communion is is a feast of remembrance, of communion, and of hope. It is celebrated on the first and third Sunday of each month. We believe that it is Christ who invites us to gather around his table, and so that table is open to everyone, everyone, everyone.
One of the oldest rituals in the Christian tradition, sharing Communion connects us to Christians around the world sharing the same feast and through time to Christians through the ages who have gathered around similar tables.
How do i take communion?
Communion is served by coming forward to receive.
After a prayer called The Great Thanksgiving, you will be invited forward. You will be offered a piece of bread. Take it and eat it. Then take a small cup of juice, drink it, and return to your seat.
In an effort to welcome all, we use nonalcoholic grape juice. God’s children of all ages are welcome to partake.
Are kids welcome?
Yes! We love kids at Westfield!
How do I get in?
Doors open for worship about 30 minutes prior to service. Use the big blue doors with the bright yellow “Heart of Killingly.”
Where are you located?
Our address is 210 Main Street, Killingly, CT. Parking is available behind the church or along Reynolds, Main, or Broad Streets.
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What will the service be like?
Worship begins at 10 am. It is a style unto its own with elements of traditional and contemporary worship. Worship can last anywhere from 50 minutes to 1 hour and 20 minutes depending on the day and what we’ve got going on.
Is there a dress code?
Wear what makes you comfortable. It is Connecticut and it can get cool! On any given Sunday, given the season and temperature, a range of styles can be viewed… from suits to business casual to shorts.
Where do my kids go?
Children are welcome to attend worship services with their parents, but we also offer exciting and educational Sunday School programming for children aged 4 years through the eighth grade. Most children stay in worship through the Children’s Message then head to Sunday School.
Nursery care is also available for infants and toddlers.
Who’s welcome at westfield?
Rev. Jonathan is fond of saying, “Everyone, everyone, everyone is welcome.” He means it. And so do we. Click here to read our commitment to welcoming everyone.
What we believe & Where we stand
Click to learn more.