A Brief History of Berlin Congregational Church
The Berlin Congregational Church was founded in 1775. The original meetinghouse was dedicated in 1774. In 1848 there was a fire and a new meetinghouse – the present-day Worthington ridge church – was established. Over the centuries we have continually expanded and remodeled the building to accommodate and adapt to the needs of the community.
The Covenant of the Berlin Congregational Church
We acknowledge Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and accept the Bible as the word of God and as our guide to Christian living. With the aid of God we covenant to join as a Church of the Lord Jesus Christ following the teachings of the Gospel, by public worship of God, by bringing Christian beliefs and practices into the world, and by taking an active part in the life and work of the church.
Our Purpose
- To provide for the public worship of God
- To plan and establish the means for public and private instruction of Christian faith and practice, such as may lead to the development of Christian Character.
- To participate in the world wide activities of Christian churches.
- To provide regular and proper observances of the the ordinances and rites commonly accepted by Christian people.
- To do all, which may be properly thought, to advance the knowledge and love of God.
Mission and Outreach
Our Board of Mission and Outreach is a very active part of church life here at BCC. They suggest benevolent projects to the church and follows through to their completion. We work in cooperation with other churches and organizations. We keep the church informed of our missionary work at home and abroad.
Our yearly mission projects included; Food baskets at Thanksgiving and Christmas time that support our community food bank and backpacks filled with school supplies for youth in need. We also reach out to those who restricted in their travel by visiting with them once every three months with flowers or special gifts. We also have an active card ministry for birthdays and prayers for those who need to be reminded that they are being thought of.