Phone: (781) 334-3050; Fax: (781) 334-6463; Email: Office@Centre-Church.org
5 Summer Street, Lynnfield, Massachusetts 01940

Each person experiences worship differently. That being said, most Sundays would find us under the general heading of “traditional, mainline Protestant worship” – somewhere between “high” and “low” church with a mixture of formal and informal moments. Several Sundays a year we break out of that pattern and do things differently for child friendly services, confirmation Sundays, holidays, and music Sundays (to name a few). We try to create a balance that “mixes things up” so that worship remains fresh.

The congregation is accustomed to brief, focused sermons that engage the listener. Some are comforting; some are challenging. Each sermon attempts to interface the ancient scriptures with the world in which we live, shying away from neither the world’s beauty nor its suffering. (Link: Sermons)

The music in worship is varied. We sing traditional hymns accompanied by organ or piano, and we sing meditative songs, frequently a capella, as a means of entering into a spirit of prayer. Recently the congregation was introduced to music from the Taizé Community. Our volunteer adult choir sings everything from Bach to spirituals, and our Children’s Choir sings with enthusiasm and surprising skill. Again, our goal is to make worship fresh and varied so that our hearts and minds remain open and engaged. (Link: Music)

While the pastor provides most of the leadership for worship, we encourage lay worship leaders of all ages.

Generally, we celebrate Holy Communion on the first Sunday of the month. Anyone who seeks to follow Christ is invited to enjoy the sacrament with us.

We are an inclusive, Open and Affirming church where everyone is welcome. This commitment guides our worship and our hospitality.