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Our Ministries
Welcome to BCC, UCC - a welcoming and accepting church of the United Church of Christ. Our ministries are designed to cater to the diverse needs of our community, providing opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, and community service.
Church Library
Our "Book Nook" Library has hundreds of books that may be borrowed at no cost. Books may be borrowed on Sunday mornings when Art and Soul Gift shop is open. If you have questions about our Church Library, contact the church office, and we will put you in touch of one of our Church Librarians. For the most up-to-date listing of books available, please click the links below!
Prayer Shawl
A dedicated group of volunteers meets at 1 p.m. on the 4th Tuesday of each month in Chandler Hall. They have provided hundreds of hand-knitted shawls for church members and others. There is never a charge for these beautiful shawls. Anyone can make a request as a gift of caring and comfort or for the joy of a celebration. To request a shawl, please contact the church office. Visitors are always welcome at these meetings, and the group enjoys teaching new knitters. It is a social time, and you can come any time to learn, share your patterns, or just to visit. Donations of yarn, needles, and money are appreciated and have enabled the group to be self-supporting for years.
Church
Store
The Church Store, newly renamed Art and Soul, is open every Sunday after service. It is also available on a self-serve, honor payment basis during all other events taking place during the week. You just never know what you will find. The Store is stocked with unique finds, hand crafted items, and a little bit of odds and ends, not to mention the newly refinished church library. All proceeds from the store go to support the work of our church. The store has been in existence for over thirty years and is completely run by volunteers from the craft group and donations from church members, their families and friends, and friends from both our town and the surrounding communities. If you are looking for a gift for someone and simply have no idea what to get them, stop by and see what we have to offer.
Free Community Store
In recent weeks, the members and friends of Bolton Congregational Church, UCC, recognized a growing need within our community. Many individuals and families are facing challenging times, and our congregation felt called to respond in a meaningful way. Out of that call, the Free Community General Store was born — a place where anyone can come and receive essential items with no questions asked. Our shelves are stocked with everyday necessities such as cleaning supplies, trash bags, toilet paper, tampons and pads, baby wipes, diapers, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant, school supplies, and a variety of food and snack items. We also offer fresh goods like eggs, chicken, ground beef, milk, butter, half and half, and more. The Community General Store is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m as well as on Sundays from 7a-12p, and reopens on the first and third Wednesdays of each month during our Community Dinners. While the General Store began as a temporary ministry, we have prayerfully explored ways to make it a permanent resource for our neighbors. We invite you to stay connected as this ministry continues to grow — and to join us in caring for one another, one act of kindness at a time.
Free Community Meals
At Bolton Congregational Church, UCC, we believe that sharing a meal is one of the simplest and most meaningful ways to build community. On the first and third Wednesday of each month, we host Free Community Meals open to all. These meals are self-serve and welcoming, offering comforting favorites like grilled cheese, soup, and more. While the food nourishes the body, the greater gift is the opportunity to connect, share, and support one another in a safe and welcoming space. We invite everyone — whether you are in need, looking for company, or simply enjoy a good meal — to join us in Chandler Hall from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. and experience the power of community togetherness.