In the name of Jesus Christ, we welcome you to Athol Congregational Church, UCC, a congregation of the United Church of Christ. You are welcome here if you are married, or if you are single, for we will partner with you. You are welcome here if you are a parent, or the child of one, for we will be a family to you. You are welcome here if you know what you believe, and you are welcome if you have no idea what you believe, for we will share our faith. You are welcome here if you love people who look like you or who are different from you, for here we are all the body of Christ. You are welcome here if your people are from this place, or from far away, for our God is both here and everywhere. You are welcome here if you are struggling to just get by or if you have an abundance for God receives as and blesses us just as we are. You are welcome here if you are a saint or a sinner, for our God knows we are all both.                                                                                                                           

We affirm that each one is a child of God and recognize we are called to be like one body with many members, seeking with others of every race, ethnicity, creed, class, gender, marital status, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation and gender identity to journey together toward the promised realm of God. (Rev. Quinn Caldwell).