Minister's Welcome

 

A Church Family that cares, serves, and puts the Christian faith to work in the world.  “… If you have faith the size of a mustard seed …” then great things happen!  

 

Hi, my name is Kate Dalton, and I’m the pastor here at the Congregational Church of Topsfield. Our congregation is rooted in the Christian tradition—a tradition that calls us to abundant love and radical welcome. We renew our connection to God and to one another each week through Sunday worship, with the hope that these gatherings strengthen and inspire us to carry our faith into the world throughout the week.

As part of the United Church of Christ, we do not ask those who join us to affirm specific doctrines or beliefs. Instead, we aspire to be a place where people can wrestle with faith, ask honest questions, listen deeply to one another, and journey together.

Journeying through life these days isn’t easy. Many of us feel more disconnected than ever, and the loneliness epidemic is real. At the Congregational Church of Topsfield, we offer a place to connect. Whether it’s attending Sunday worship, volunteering with local mission partners like Lifebridge in Salem, or simply asking me or anyone in the congregation to meet for coffee and conversation, there are many ways to build relationships here. Our Christian faith teaches that God, revealed as Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer - traditionally expressed Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - is relational. And as people created in God’s image, we too are meant for relationship.

If you’re curious about the Congregational Church of Topsfield, I encourage you to attend worship or an event. If you’d like to explore from a distance first, you can find previous worship services and sermons here. And if you prefer to connect with me before meeting the larger congregation, I’m always happy to do that—just send me an email.

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Wishing you the blessing of community and connection grounded in love

 

Kate Dalton, Pastor