Central Baptist Church
115 Elm Street
Westfield, MA 01085
Phone: 413-568-0429
Email: Click Here
Pastor; Reverend Linda Shaw,
M. Div., M.Ed.
Sunday Schedule:
9:15 A.M. Children's Choir Practice
9:30 A.M. Sunday School
for ages 2 to adult
10:45 A.M. Worship Service
Wednesday Schedule:
11:00 A.M. Bible Study Fellowship
7:00 P.M. Vocal Choir
7:30 P.M. AA Meeting
Thursday Schedule:
10:00 A.M. W.I.T.S Meeting
For more detailed events check our
Calendar & Newsletter!
Handicap accessible
more info
Transporation available
more info
Coffee Hour more info
Nursery Care more info
TABCOM Camping
† Youth and family
Christian summer camps
and retreat weekends.
Grotonwood
Oceanwood
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† Deacons
The Deacons of Central Baptist Church are in the people business, with a responsibility
to care for our church members and reach out to those less fortunate in our community.
A big part of caring for people is to look after their
physical and spiritual needs. Hence the Diaconate plans
the Sunday morning worship services, and works the
special services of Baptism and Communion, the two
universal ordinances of the church. Other special
celebrations include the Maundy Thursday Service-- a
reenactment of the Last Supper preceding Easter-- and the
wonderful Christmas Candlelight Service. Deacons also
council and interview children and adults who wish to be
baptized and join our church.
Outreach activities include visiting those in nursing
homes and hospitals, delivering Christmas & Thanksgiving
baskets to those confined to their homes, and maintaining
a fund for those in need, particularly those outside our congregation. Deacons work at times
with the Central Baptist Church Mission Board to identify and support local families or
individuals. Some deacons and other church members also provide transportation for others
wishing to attend church services and activities.
Men and women are equally represented on the
Diaconate, and both work to prepare the twice- monthly
coffee hour--a time for sharing and Christian fellowship
immediately after after the Sunday service. Deacons are
elected and serve, along with all of our church members,
as ministers serving God. Deacons, like all Christians,
don't claim to be perfect--just blessed and forgiven!
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