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Whether it is your first time visiting or you are looking for a church home, we want you to feel welcomed, comfortable, and prepared for your visit.
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What to Expect
When you visit Aldersgate, you will find a friendly and relaxed environment where you can come as you are. Our gatherings include music, prayer, and a message rooted in Scripture that is both practical and encouraging.
A Place for Everyone
We welcome individuals and families of all ages. Whether you come on your own or with loved ones, you will find a supportive and caring community ready to connect with you.
Casual Atmosphere
There is no dress code. Some people dress up while others come more casually, so feel free to wear what is comfortable for you.
Meaningful Worship
Our services include music, prayer, and Scripture. Worship is designed to help you connect with God in a way that is both engaging and meaningful.
Practical Teaching
Each message is rooted in the Bible and focused on real-life application, helping you grow in your faith throughout the week.
Easy to Follow
If you are new to church, do not worry. We make everything easy to follow so you can feel comfortable and participate at your own pace.
Opportunities to Connect
After the service, there are opportunities to meet others, ask questions, and learn more about the church. We would love to get to know you.
Worship Times
Labor Day through end of June
10:30 AM
July and August
10:00 AM
Our Mission
We are a community in pursuit of a deeper relationship with God in Christ through the ministries of warm fellowship, joyful worship, faith-filled discipleship, compassionate missions, and enthusiastic outreach.
All are welcome at Aldersgate
Statement of Inclusion Adopted June 26, 2016
We, the faith community at Aldersgate United Methodist Church of North Reading, MA, affirm that every person is made in the image of God. We welcome all people to be full members of our community without condition, but only with a desire to deepen their relationship with their Creator as revealed in Jesus Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit. We are grieved that the teaching of the church generally, and of the United Methodist Church particularly, has helped to foster and perpetuate a climate that does harm to our brothers and sisters who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, inquiring, asexual and all others. We commit to doing our part, in prayer and in action, to work for the day when all people are loved, completely and graciously, as God loves us.” As a practical step upon arriving at this Statement, Aldersgate is proud to be a part of the Welcoming Faiths Network, coalition of LGBTQ welcoming congregations of faith promoting equality and inclusivity within our greater communities.
Our Current Safer Sanctuaries Policy
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