Monterey United Church of Christ, Congregational Website

Who We Are

First gathered in 1750, the Monterey United Church of Christ, Congregational, in the name of its host, Jesus Christ, welcomes all who seek to know God and invites everyone to join in our common life and mission through participation in this congregation. As Jesus Christ did before us, we affirm that each individual is a child of God, and recognize that we are called to be like one reconciled body with many members, seeking with others of every race, ethnicity, creed, class, age, gender, physical or mental ability, and sexual identity to journey together toward the promised realm of God. On the threshold of Christ's open door, we rely upon the healing, unconditional nature of God's love and grace to be our help and guide as we all move forward with the work of this church in the world.

Where We Are

The town of Monterey, Massachusetts, once known as township #1 was settled in the 1740's by a group of proprietors from Watertown, Massachusetts.  While known as the town of Tyringham from 1761 to 1847, the town was given the name of Monterey when it split from Tyringham.  Losing out to the Midwest in business of cheese making, and to cities in the papermaking and tanning businesses, Monterey turned to its natural environment.  From the late 1800's, people in search of peaceful and recuperative surroundings began prolonged visits at various times of the year.  It became a popular resort town.  An 1889 tourist guide describes Monterey as "charmingly attractive," with two of the areas most beautiful lakes, Lake Buel and Lake Garfield.  The town has retained its rural character and has a large, second-home community.  Currently the town has 964 residents. 

When We Gather

The congregation gathers for worship at 10 o'clock on Sunday mornings in our sanctuary at the meeting of Tyringham Road and Rte. 23.  We share in song, sermon and prayer every week, and in the sacrament of the Lord's Supper on the first Sunday of every month.  All are welcome to worship with us.

We gather for Scripture meditation and discussion on Monday evenings at 7 o'clock, when together we read the lectionary passages for the following Sunday. Please call the church voice mail for further information.  Again, all are welcome.

For information about upcoming events, contact the minister, Liz Goodman, M.Div. by e-mail at liz@goodman.md or by phone at (413) 528-5850.

Please e-mail announcements for this website to jesse@goodman.md.

Last modified: July 14, 2008

Monterey United Church of Christ, 449 Main Road, Monterey, Massachusetts 01245  (413) 528-5850