Welcome to the Congregational Church of Littleton

May each change of view be a glimpse of the holy for you.

Dear Friends,
I am just back from an amazing preaching conference. It was such a gift to be filled with empowering preaching, heart-moving prayers and the singing. If you ever get the chance to be in a huge sanctuary with a pipe organ blasting and the voices of over one thousand clergy singing a full-throated version of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” I highly recommend it! This change of scenery helped me get re-energized for ministry.
There are moments in our spiritual lives when we feel stuck—caught in routine, burdened by sameness, or simply weary. At these times, one of the most healing things we can do is to step away, to change our scenery, and to allow fresh surroundings to stir something new within us. Jesus often withdrew to the mountains or the sea to pray and reflect. We are also called to appreciate the restoring power of a change to renew our hearts and deepen our connection with God.
A change of scenery doesn’t have to mean traveling to a preaching conference or a major life upheaval. It can be as simple as walking a different route through the neighborhood, spending a quiet morning in a new coffee shop, or even rearranging a room in your home to open up space—literally and spiritually. These small shifts remind us that God’s presence isn’t confined to the familiar. In unfamiliar places, our senses awaken, our perspectives widen, and we often hear God’s voice in surprising ways.
This month, I invite you to consider how a change of scenery might be part of your spiritual practice. Whether it’s visiting a local park with intention, or just moving your prayer time outside, trust that the Spirit moves powerfully when we step out of our comfort zones. Change is not just something to endure—it’s an opportunity for transformation.
May each change of view be a glimpse of the holy for you.
With you on the Journey,
Rev. Jen

During Reverend Jen's sabbatical

June 23 through August 17 and September 28 through November 2, please reach out to the church office at 978-486-3245 or Holly Magner at 978-833-4181 with any pastoral needs. The office staff will reach out to Rev. Katherine Adams to meet your pastoral needs in the early weeks of the sabbatical time and to Rev. Sarah Hubbell to meet your pastoral needs during the final weeks.

SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE

June 29 – Breakfast Church

July 6 – Guest Preacher, Rev. Larry Starr

July 13 – Hymn Sing

July 20 – Breakfast Church

July 27 – Guest Speaker, Brad Austin

August 3 – Guest Preacher

August 1o – Breakfast Church

August 17 – VBS Sunday

BREAKFAST CHURCH – We will gather around the tables in Parish Hall, enjoy a Potluck breakfast. We will eat together, sing together, pray together and even clean up together. Come comfy and cozy and just as you are to worship God. Please bring a dish to share as we worship together in an informal setting. These services will be in-person only, no live streaming.

HYMN SING – What’s your favorite hymn?
The CCOL music committee wants to know! The Sunday, July 13th service will be a HYMN SING! Tell us your favorite hymns and, if you would like, you can even include a sentence to tell us why. Please email your requests to Charlotte: ccr6273@verizon.net by June 22nd.

VBS SUNDAY – The Worship service will include the children, youth and staff of the Vacation Bible School. Sing, dance and take in the experiences of the CCoL VBS program. This service will be in-person only, no live streaming.

WooSox on July 20 - sign up by 7/3

The UCC Central MA Association has reserved a section of the Triple Decker Garden of Polar Park in Worcester for a WooSox game against Scranton. All are welcome. $35 per ticket will include:

– Tickets to a private stanchioned section of the Hanover Deck
– 2-hr buffet of burgers, hot dogs, mac & cheese, potato salad & other ballpark favorites.
– Central MA Association, SNEUCC, featured on our right-center field videoboard during the game
– 5% Team Store discount to use on merchandise
– Additional pregame or in-game group experiences!

Email: treasurercentralmaassn@gmail.com to reserve tickets. Please include your name, contact
information and number of tickets. You will receive a confirmation email with payment information. On the date of the game, tickets will be held at Will Call in your name. Questions? Please reach out to Bob Kersting at treasurercentralmaassn@gmail.com or 774-452-0137.
Final count & Payment due July 3
Parking details: https://www.milb.com/worcester/ballpark/parking

Hymn Sing Request Deadline 6/22

Sunday, July 13 –
Hymn Sing

What’s your favorite hymn?
The CCOL music committee wants to know! The Sunday, July 13th service will be a HYMN SING! Tell us your favorite hymns and, if you would like, you can even include a sentence to tell us why. Please email your requests to by June 22nd.

No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.

We affirm each person as a child of God and worthy of God’s love.

This includes YOU:

Whether you are tall or short, whether you wear denim or silk, whether you were raised in a church or have never been in one before, whether you are a family of one or many, whether you can bound up the stairs or need to use the elevator, whether you were born yesterday or are working on your second century; Whatever the color of your skin, your sexual orientation, your gender identity, your politics, your income, your education, your mental or physical health, or anything else that distinguishes you, we want you to feel included.

Our mosaic is made more beautiful with every additional shape, size and color.