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Let’s start the “Feast and Fellowship” season with a tailgating event at church. We’ll set up tables and chairs on the back lawn and parking lot to enjoy our fall kick-off event. … Read More

The Old Mill has been a favorite of the Worcester metro area for decades. Especially in the fall, one can dine, walk the beautiful gardens, and enjoy a New England treat. Following … Read More

A storytelling circle has begun at Briarwood on alternate Monday evenings at 7 pm. It is co-chaired by the Rev. Cynthia Maybeck and new resident Cynthia Parker. The next meeting will be … Read More

October 25 – 27, 2024, has been set aside for our annual Festival of Faith. This year’s workshop will be led by Doug Wysockey-Johnson, former Executive Director of Lumunos and now their … Read More

Throughout last year, we added several new members to our book club and many were not with us for the first book of the Immerse program. Thus, we will offer the book … Read More

October is the time set for the return of our Greendale Ecumenical Fellowship weekly Zoom Call and discussion concerning the lively archaeological discoveries happening in Israel. This is a lively Zoom call … Read More

For those looking for a new summer gathering, we will hold a short four-week book study. Meeting in August, we will take up the book “A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23.” Phillip … Read More

FATHER’S DAY/CHILDREN’S SUNDAY: This Sunday, June 16, we celebrate all Dads and Children! We take time during worship to thank our Sunday school teachers and recognize the children for their completion of … Read More

Join in a day of doing light jobs around the church and enjoying a potluck-style barbecue. This event is sponsored by the Green Hill Park Noontime group, and everyone in the church … Read More

Studio Theatre Worcester will be presenting their summer play Proof in early June. Here is a brief concerning the plot: The play focuses on Catherine, the daughter of Robert, a recently deceased … Read More

Enjoy an ice cream social after worship on June 16, 2024, as we celebrate Children’s Sunday along with the Dads of the church.

Our book clubs are ready to begin their spring reads. Immerse Bible Reading group meets on Wednesdays at the Elms Library on the Briarwood Campus. We meet at 10:30 AM, enjoy discussing … Read More

The Wednesday morning Book Club finished its fifth book in the Immerse Bible Reading program’s six-book series and will begin its sixth and last book, Chronicles, on April 10th, 2024. We gather in the … Read More

The Tuesday night Zoom-driven Ecumenical Discussion Group concluded its look at Rob Bell’s book “Love Wins” this past Tuesday evening. Our final book study of the programmatic year will begin the week … Read More

We look forward to a rich Holy Week experience beginning Palm Sunday and concluding in the celebrative Easter morning day of resurrection. Here is the schedule for Holy Week 2024: PALM SUNDAY … Read More

The first ecumenical discussion of the year starts Tuesday, February 6th, as we look at Rob Bell’s book, Love Wins: a book about Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Whoever … Read More

Our February “Feast and Fellowship” comes up on February 4, 2024, after worship. This month, we will enjoy a soup luncheon at church in the Fellowship Hall. Join the group that enjoys … Read More

Sunday, January 7, 2024, is our first fellowship dinner of the new year. The Membership Care team will serve Stuffed shells, garlic bread, and salad and host a make-your-own ice cream sundae. … Read More

It is an unusual year in that Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday. To celebrate this day, we have invited our ecumenical churches and friends to Salem for the morning “Advent 4” … Read More

Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday this year, adding to a very busy yet festive day. Salem is hosting the Ecumenical Christmas Eve Morning service at 10:00 a.m. This is the combined … Read More

The annual Christmas Tea will be on Saturday, December 2, at 1:00 PM. Join the women of Salem in this festive gathering with music, Christmas foods, cookies, and pastries. It is a … Read More

A monthly lunch and fellowship group that enjoys laughter and sharing over good food. Often, this is followed by a side trip to a movie, play, or outdoor park. Friendship and the … Read More

The Meander Maps of the Mississippi These eye-catching maps, drawn by Harold Fisk — a geologist and cartographer working for the US Army Corps of Engineers — trace the ever-shifting banks of … Read More

A great activity for our intergenerational church. We invite all the children and families to join us in Trunk or Treat. The sponsors for this activity agree to decorate their trunks and … Read More

Our annual Swedish Meatball Supper has been scheduled for Saturday, October 28 at 5:00 p.m. This is a two-day affair as Friday the preliminary work is the rolling of all those wonderful … Read More

One aspect of REFLECT – REFOCUS – REAWAKEN that we are very excited about is “the early nugget”.  Each Sunday at 9:30 am, under the leadership of Wendy Mulcahy, we have selected a series … Read More

Our Ecumenical study group begins its fall season from where we left off in the spring. We continue our archaeological study of the period of the mystery of the Exodus through the … Read More

REFLECT – REFOCUS – REAWAKEN! This is our theme for the 2023-24 programmatic year. It comes with encouragement and the invitation to renew your relationship with God and others as we participate … Read More

Ecumenical Study/Discussion Group to Reconvene: Our Zoom multi-church group will begin a 5-week experience starting Tuesday, May 16, and running through June 13. Sessions will begin each Tuesday evening at 7:00 pm … Read More

Tomorrow is Earth Day Action Clean Up! We got a great start two weekends ago when we cleaned up Briar Lane. What a difference that one hour of clean up made. We … Read More

Sometimes all you need to do is take a deep breath and exhale. The Pilgrim Pines Exhale Retreat is designed for women to escape the hustle and bustle. Spend time caring for … Read More

Palm Sunday Worship  (10:00 AM April 2, 2023) Maundy Thursday Communion April 6, 2023 (If you would like to receive communion in your own home, please call the office or talk to … Read More

Why not continue your Easter celebrations right into the new spring weather by joining our new bible study on the first five books of the Hebrew Bible? On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, … Read More

With the beginning of a new month, we changed our exterior marquis and continue our year of learning and growth. The focus this month and for the Lenten season is to explore … Read More

Our Ash Wednesday celebrations have ushered in our “long spring days,” which is the literal meaning of Lent. Stories are powerful, and our stories act powerfully in our lives. Lent tells the … Read More

The books are in and available for purchase for $10. Prophets were messengers of God who were often maligned, ignored, and driven from their communities. God employed them often against their will … Read More

AN ADVENT SECOND BREATH is our theme for this year’s Advent season. Begun Sunday, November 27th, Advent is a beautiful season of anticipation for the fresh air that comes through the incarnation … Read More

Christmas Eve is a magical event at Salem. The purpose of the service is to gather worshipers around the newness found in the gift of the Christ child. With our yearly theme … Read More

Join us in the singing of carols and the enjoyment of special bread rolls, cookies, hot coffee, Christmas candy, and wonderful fellowship. Bethel Lutheran Church 90 Bryn Mawr Ave, Auburn Christmas Day, … Read More

A Christmas Tea is planned. One of the great traditions is the Women’s Christmas Tea. A time for the women of the church, both young and old, to dress up, talk with … Read More

Join us for a wonderful musical experience as we give thanks to God for yet another year of provision. The four churches will join their choirs, along with the handbells of Bethel … Read More

protest posterJoin us for a wonderful evening of music. The Master Singers of Worcester is one of the finest choral groups in New England. Join them for their fall concert entitled, Protest, … Read More

We end this fabulous learning experience, “Know Your Mothers,” a deep dive into great female leaders of scripture and history with Helena Augusta, mother to Constantine, credited with finding the original cross … Read More

The Greendale Ecumenical Fellowship joins together for this annual service of thanksgiving to God for another year of provision and presence. This year Salem Covenant is most pleased to host the gathering. … Read More

The Annual Swedish Meatball Supper is scheduled for Saturday, Oct 8, at 5:00 pm. A dinner in honor of Esther “Buzzy” Elbe will be the first since “Buzzy’s” passing this year. Unlike … Read More

Our exploration of important female biblical leaders continues on Tuesday with our exploration of Miriam: Mother of prophets. Join us Tuesday, September 20th at 7:00 pm. This is a Zoom meeting. Please … Read More

We begin our fall study of biblical women who provided strong leadership that shaped our early faith development with Hagar. Hagar was the second wife of Abraham. She was encouraged to take … Read More

“Learning to Love” is our year’s theme, and it stems from Brian McLaren’s book, The Great Spiritual Migration: How the World’s largest religion is seeking a better way to be a Christian. … Read More

One of the great surprise gifts of the pandemic season has been the beautiful development of our ecumenical relationships. Throughout those days of lockdown and sheltering in place, many of us gathered … Read More

In the heat of this summer’s scorching sun, looks to the fall sound pretty good. Sunday, Sept 11 at 10:00 a.m. marks our WELCOME BACK SUNDAY. It is here where we enveil … Read More

WE ARE STARTING A NEW BOOK CLUB! Beginning Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at 10:30 am onsite at Briarwood Elms Library. Then on Wednesday at 7:00 pm on Zoom, we will begin our … Read More

next to normal cover photo copy next to normal concluded their performances of this important musical. Worcester Magazine provided an excellent review. To read the review click here https://www.worcestermag.com/story/entertainment/2022/06/18/studio-theatre-worcester-presents-haunting-engaging-musical-examining-mental-health/7669996001/ An incredibly helpful … Read More

next to normal cover photo copy Next to Normal is the chosen play for this spring’s offering of Studio Theatre Worcester at Salem Covenant. June is theatre month at church as the … Read More

WE ARE STARTING A NEW BIBLE STUDY! Beginning Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 10:30 am. Join us in this unique reading of the New Testament. The Immerse Bible Study Series in tandem … Read More

Holy Week is the highest point in the Christian year. It carries us through the Palm Sunday march from Bethany all the way into the heart of Jerusalem, the crucifixion of Jesus, … Read More

We start Holy Week together with a Pancake Breakfast put on by the men (and a few women) of the church. We will begin serving at 8:30 am and try to conclude … Read More

Ash Wednesday begins our Lenten journeys. Many will choose a variety of disciplines. It does not matter so much what you choose,  just that you DO choose some way to mark this … Read More

as We continue our engagement with the Greendale Ecumenical Fellowship in a Tuesday night Zoom series on an in-depth look at religion and faith in America. We begin this series on Tuesday, … Read More

PLEASE NOTE! Due to the rising rate of pandemic infection, Sunday worship 1/2/2022 will be ONLINE ONLY. Plans for future services will be announced in the coming days. We are treating this … Read More

Join with the broader community in singing the favorite carols of Christmas. This is a brief family service with lots of great music, the reading of the Christmas gospel, and the candlelight … Read More

We begin the new year with a new conversation with the Greendale Ecumenical Fellowship. Join the four churches with inspiring videos from some of the church’s best thinkers in terms of the … Read More

Our enneagram workshop which drew over 40 participants in 2018 is set for November 5 & 6. To register go to salemccworcester.breezechms.com/form/7fb42a. To take a short test to determine your Enneagram type … Read More

Join us as we gather with other Christians from the Greendale area for our Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service. Throughout the year, the Greendale Fellowship has shared over 4 book & bible studies allowing … Read More

A new day has begun and this Rally Day starts off our life streaming of all of our worship services. For all who wish to tune in live to our worship service, … Read More

New Fall Bible Study: We will be joining together with the Greendale Ecumenical Fellowship for our bible study out of the Deadwood Brew Small Group Series. The title of this six-part series … Read More

Divine Spark: Gifts Found through the Enneagram Each of us carries a divine spark (or sparks) capable of increasing the light of the world. Jesus is described as “the light of the … Read More

Sunday, September 12, 2021, is our Rally Day Kick-Off for our programmatic year. We are incredibly excited at the start of our new experience! Our theme for the year is “Repairing the … Read More

Salem stands in solidarity with the community of Miami in the unfolding tragedy of the collapsed building complex. Search and rescue teams have been dispatched and we pray that we will hear … Read More

Not only has the nursing corps of St Vincent hospital put their own health at risk fighting the pandemic through 2020 and ’21, but they have also been on the picket line … Read More

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, the newly minted national holiday unanimously voted in by congress this week. Juneteenth, first celebrated in Galveston, TX, is the recognition by slaves in Texas (1865) that the … Read More

On Sunday, June 20th, we will celebrate Children’s Day in worship beginning at 10:00 am. This year we will be awarding student bibles to all the 3rd, 4th, & 5th graders. We … Read More

Following worship on June 27th, Covenant Women are constructing front porch planters with Bemis Nursery. Please sign up by the 13th with Toni Wiggins. We have spots for 30 participants and we … Read More

Our book discussion group got off to a good start on Tuesday, June 8th with members from Zion Lutheran, UU church of Worc, Bethel Lutheran, and Salem Covenant. A dozen of us … Read More

A Short, Meaningful, and Easy Lumunos Men’s Event Thursday, June 10th 4-5pm (PT) / 5-6pm (MT) / 6-7pm (CT) / 7-8pm (ET) Facilitated by Doug Wysockey-Johnson What It’s About: Back in 2017, … Read More

The members and friends ofSalem Covenant Church Of Worcester, Massachusetts Wish to invite you to the ConfirmationofAnnika BergElla BergZoe Shanley Sunday, May 23, 2021At 10:00 A.M.Reception to follow (Outside) 215 E. Mountain … Read More

We have a good friend who has been doing important peace work with the Muslim community for many years. The Palestinian/Israeli struggle is complicated and thousands of years in the making. Here … Read More

  The COVID pandemic and multiple cultural disruptions have shaken the world from its moorings and now, more than at any other time, people are rethinking and asking new questions concerning their … Read More

Welcome to Salem Covenant and welcome especially to all our friends, family, and visitors. We have been back for in-person worship since our launch date of May 9, 2021 (Mother’s Day). It … Read More

WE ARE OPEN FOR IN-PERSON SERVICES beginning May 9 (Mother’s Day) 2021. Services are at 10:00 am. Mask protocols will be observed. We are also asking for people to register (for contact … Read More

Mark, along with other colleagues with Worcester Interfaith will join in a vigil in support of the nursing staff of St. Vincent hospital. If you would like to join the vigil, gather … Read More

Good Friday 4/2 Virtual Tennebrae Service 7:00 pm Join with our ecumenical churches for this virtual candlelight evening with the extinction of lights marking the important steps on the Friday journey. We … Read More

In the wake of the horrible tragedy in which eight people lost their lives to a lone shooter, six of which were of Asian descent, we stand in solidarity with the AAPI … Read More

Hope sustains us. With the change in weather providing 60 and 70 degree days, with the advent of a third vaccine, with more vaccine pouring into the state each day, and with … Read More

Great progress has been made by the Properties team in the installation of the stained glass windows. New technology was used to backlight the window. The two windows come from the Bethlehem … Read More

Join us for a joint Zoom Bible Study with the churches of the Greendale Ecumenical Fellowship. Salem Covenant, Zion Lutheran, Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester, and Bethany Lutheran Church of Auburn are … Read More

This year’s Ecumenical devotional was created by Unitarian Universalist, Zion Lutheran, Bethany Lutheran, and Salem Covenant churches. Thank you to everyone who participated. Click the link to download your copy. AdventDev2020v3FIN PDF

Every Sunday morning in Advent at 9:30 am, we have added an opportunity to connect virtually with others from the Salem family. Using Zoom platform, any who would like to join us … Read More

The highly acclaimed, “Amahl and the Night Visitors” will be virtually performed and produced through VOX New England. The project was recorded in Salem’s acoustically sound sanctuary early in November and will … Read More

Forty years ago, our Jr. High League counselors dragged us up Mountain Street to a white house with a big screened-in porch. It was a yearly ritual about Christmas time. Eventually, the … Read More

Five students will begin their Confirmation program called “D/C” or Discipleship Confirmation. The title of the course changed some years ago as Confirmation is much more than just head knowledge and memorization. … Read More

SALEM STARTER: An Advent Café During Advent, we want to provide some new relational touchpoints for our community. Each Sunday, beginning November 29, we will have a Zoom Coffee Chat at 9:30 … Read More

A Conversation in Race, Discipleship, and Justice EACH WEDNESDAY evening at 7:00 pm, we set aside an hour for a Zoom conversation on race. “The 1619 Project” a podcast created by The … Read More

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Worship at Salem Covenant – 2nd after Pentecost, Equality Must Finally Lead Sunday, June 14, 2020

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Shepherd Sunday and our text is John 10:1-18. The greatest shepherd text is Psalm 23. Commentators tell us that objective center is the shepherd but the emotional center is “yea, though I … Read More

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The Coronavirus is calling the world to solidarity. We must be vigilant in fighting xenophobia which can easily seep the culture. Referring to the coronavirus as the “Chinese Virus” maligns, scapegoats, stereotypes, … Read More

During these days of social distancing, we invite you to join with the congregation of Salem Covenant Church in a nightly ritual of lighting a candle and praying for the world. Each … Read More

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Friends and Family, We want to update you concerning pressing issues of the coronavirus known as COVID 19 and the precautions that we have been taking here at Salem Covenant Church. Certainly, … Read More

The Serenity Coffee House is set for another wonderful musical experience this Friday, February 28 at 8:00 pm. Concert pianist Ivan Gusev, Jerry Bellows, recorder, and the concert band from Burncoat High … Read More

You are invited to a personal and communal spiritual journey in observing the Lenten season. Our theme is “Get up and do not be afraid” the words Jesus gives to Peter, James, … Read More

The Master Singers of Worcester in combination with the Manchester High School Roundtable Singers will perform a concert of Broadway favorites, from the Golden Era of the Broadway Musical to today’s new … Read More

Olga Rogach, Russian recitalist and piano instructor brings her prized students for a concert at Salem Covenant Church. Ms. Rogach received a Master of Music degree in piano performance from Russia’s famed … Read More

Little did we know that our reciting of the 29th Psalm on Sunday would literally cause the breaking not of the cedars but of the two trees that line our E. Mountain … Read More

A new Yoga Session begins this Saturday, January 11 and will run for 15 weeks. Join instructor D Zeutas-Broer in a class geared for all levels of participants. Start the year out … Read More

The members and friends of Salem Covenant Church are welcomed and encouraged to take part in two upcoming Congregational Meetings: 1. Sun, January 12 @ 11:15 am. Following worship we will meet … Read More

The Covenant Women extend an invitation to all the women of the church to join them in their annual Christmas Tea. A time to celebrate the Christmas season and to gather around … Read More

Join the many churches that compose the Greendale Ecumenical Fellowship in a service of Thanksgiving. This year, Zion Lutheran Church, 41 Whitmarsh Avenue in Worcester will host our gathering. If you want … Read More

The ever-talented Master Singers of Worcester will be presenting a concert to support the organ fundraising project at Salem Covenant Church. Come hear tremendous organ music from two accomplished musicians. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER … Read More

A Midwinter Screening of “Steadfast” a film by Karen Nilson and Nancy Carlson In 2017 & 2018, Karen Nilson, a retired elementary school principal from Seattle and daughter of Salem Covenant Church … Read More

How does one invite another in the most personal and persuasive way to a discussion on a topic about which most of us do not want to talk? This is my dilemma. … Read More

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Our 2019-2020 program year has two themes: Earthcare and Anti-Racism. “White Awake: An Honest Look at what it means to be white” is an effective tool in helping particularly the white community … Read More

The first Family Activity Night is set for Wednesday, October 2, 2019, from 5:30 pm till 7:00 pm. A fall theme has been planned full of games, activities, and a huge craft. … Read More

We are thrilled to welcome the Guild of St. Agnes to Salem. The Guild of St. Agnes is a private, non-profit, Early Education and Care agency, providing childcare services across Worcester County … Read More

Women’s Ministries annual Craft Fair will take place on October 26, 2019, from 9:00 am till 2:00 pm. Crafters and other vendors are encouraged to contact Ellen Parkinson and Ruth Lundstrom for … Read More

Weather reports for a good part of the nation are calling for unusually hot and humid weather for Sunday, July 21. Medical centers add tips for negotiating these high temps safely. We … Read More

Join us for lunch every Wednesday at noon for our Sack Lunch Wednesdays. Church will supply coffee, a cool drink alternative, and a surprise dessert. Our focus is simply fellowship with others … Read More

This week, the congregation received word that The George F. and Sybil H. Fuller Foundation awarded Salem Covenant Church a grant for the organ restoration program. In a letter to Mark Nilson, … Read More

The Annual Meeting business sessions are coming to a close with just the Ordination Service to come yet tonight. There is a somber tone of the group gathered. Subtle protests of the … Read More

First Covenant Church Minneapolis has been involuntarily removed from the Evangelical Covenant Church and both pastors, Dan Collison, and Steve Armfield were found guilty of violating their ordination vows and removed from … Read More

Today was in some ways a good day and yet a very tragic day. The day started at 7:30 am and went through 10:30 pm. It was good in that strong dialogue … Read More

Your four delegates arrived this afternoon (Wednesday) and attended the first gathering of our Annual Meeting experience. Tonight, we attended not an “official” Covenant gathering but the first gathering of Covenant Collective, … Read More

June begins our Men’s Breakfast schedule. Plan to be with us for our first breakfast in this new programmatic season. The meal has been planned. We just need your participation and your … Read More

There is nothing more important than the efforts put forth to love and care for our youth and students. Every Sunday, a lesson is planned, a curriculum executed, a craft prepared, and … Read More

We have a new coffee shop in Worcester – Root and Press located at 623 Chandler Street. The reason for our “shout out” is that it is a venture of Colleen Hickey … Read More

Come enjoy a night at the movies with all the snacks and ambiance of a real live theatre. We will not be serving dinner but plenty of good snacks and drinks will … Read More

This morning I walked the Labyrinth created for our Holy Week experiences and soon found myself making the commitment to a daily observance. The Labyrinth is a beautiful and thoughtfully created prayer … Read More

Salem is proud to be hosting this year’s Greendale Ecumenical Fellowship’s Good Friday Service. ALL ARE WELCOME!   Friday, April 19, 2019 7:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served following the service. … Read More

Bring your dog, cat, rat, mouse, tortoise, fish, bunny, snake, even your little brother for a PET BLESSING AT SALEM COVENANT. Just before our bonfire, we will have a pet blessing for … Read More

Join us as we move into the sacred last days of Jesus’ life: Sunday, April 14, Palm Sunday Celebration – 10:00 am at Salem Covenant Church Thursday, April 18, Maundy-Thursday Seder – … Read More

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Join us for dinner, games, and a craft. We celebrate with a St. Patrick day craft. Dinner is Spaghetti, meatballs, lasagna, vegetables served with a lot of love. Join us tonight at … Read More

Due to inclement weather conditions, Worship Service is canceled today, March 10, 2019. Stay safe and warm.

Be sure and register for Squanto today as desired weeks will begin to fill up very soon. Look for these brochures at the Welcome table in the narthex/foyer at church. Be sure … Read More

One needs only to read to the 3rd chapter of Genesis to encounter the pain of human experience. God calls out to Adam and Eve, “Where are you?” Adam responds, “I hid … Read More

Join us next Friday, 2/15/19, for our next youth group event. We are planning to have a night of board games and other fun activities in the gym. We will plan to … Read More

Our next Family night is scheduled for Wednesday 2/20/19 at 5:30 p.m.  Come join us for a fun family night together with dinner, games and crafts! Please feel free to bring friends. … Read More

Paige attended Salem’s youth group activity night and overcame her fear of dogs!

Everyone is invited to a Super Bowl Party at the Scott’s home. Bring your Patriot gear (or your Ram’s gear and be brave) for a great time of hamming it up with … Read More

Valentine Crafts & Games WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 @ 5:30 pmCome join us for a delicious meal, a gym full of games, and a great craft project to send you into the Valentine … Read More

2/4@SALEM – FRIDAY, JAN 25 @ 5:30 PM JOIN US for a Church Scavenger Hunt and Game Night Friday, January 25 at 5:30 pm. Plenty of games and snacks to enjoy. See … Read More

Due to inclement weather, the Sunday screening of “Steadfast” has been canceled. We are glad that many people were able to join us on Saturday for the added screening. Future viewings will … Read More

1/3 @ SALEM JANUARY 16TH, 2019 @ 5:30 PM Join us for our next Family Dinner Night as we enjoy “Dinner and a Movie”. Together we will have a light dinner and … Read More

In 2017 & 2018, Karen Nilson, a retired elementary school principal from Seattle and daughter of Salem Covenant Church took up film making as an avocation and vehicle for sharing important life … Read More

Bring your favorite stuffed animals to church on Sunday for the Children’s “Blessing of the Stuffed Animals!” We encourage kids to bring their special companions to the worship service for this unique … Read More

Join the worshiping community for a Candlelight Christmas Eve service at 5:00 pm on Monday, December 24. Sing the carols, hear the story, pray for the world, and share your joy.

Advent at Salem It is a glorious time of year. Be sure to join us in worship and fellowship. Reach out to others who may particularly benefit from inclusion in the family … Read More

    There are two opportunities to enter into Thanksgiving gratitude: The INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE will be held at  Greendale Peoples Church, 25 Francis St in Worcester, Sunday, November 18th at 4:00 … Read More

One of the great traditions that the wonderful community of Bethlehem Covenant Church brings to Salem is their Annual Meatball Supper. As we celebrate the many saints of our faith community in … Read More

Saturday was to be a busy day… morning workout, followed by our Annual Craft Fair, help with the post-fair cleanup with High school students,  then off to the LGBT Asylum Gala at … Read More

Join us for our All Church Family Night celebrating a “Great Pumpkin Night” on WED, OCTOBER 17 FROM 5:30 PM TO 7:30 PM. There will be plenty of games and prizes along … Read More

Dates for our Family Nights at Salem have been set for October 3 and the 17th from 5:30 – 7:30 pm and is open to all in the church!   October 3: … Read More

Our first 1/3 @ Salem (pronounced First and Third at Salem) is WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH FROM 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. This will be a Meet & Greet for our new Director … Read More

THIS SUNDAY, SEPT 9TH AT 9:00 a.m. the new fall season at Salem begins! New Sunday school, new choir, new youth programs, new youth director, same old pastor. 4 out of 5 ain’t … Read More

A new drama group, the Summer Theatre Workshop, will be using our Fellowship Hall for some late August theatre. They will be previewing “Freud Where Prohibited” a PG 13 (not for the … Read More

Just received the word that Bethlehem closing went through this afternoon and is officially recorded in the Massachusetts Land Records. Perhaps bittersweet in its finality but an incredible accomplishment by our two … Read More

Our summer book study needed to be postponed one week but we are set to start Tuesday, July 17 at 7:00 pm at church. We ask that everyone read through chapter one … Read More

After 50 years of service, this oil tank has been retired, removed, and cut off from the inner workings of our building. We are very grateful that no leaking was evident, however, … Read More

“A devoutly religious woman with a gay son and a giving heart gets a new look — and a makeover for her church’s new community center.”   So reads the trailer for … Read More

Join us for our new summer book study. A continuation of last summer’s read with (MCL), this summer we will look at American Islamophobia: Understanding the Roots and Rise of Fear by … Read More

It was an eventful meeting filled with elections for key leadership positions and thoughtful conversation (as well as decisions to not pursue conversation) on important topics. Your delegates to the Annual Meeting … Read More

We should not be able to eat or sleep! As we see the images of children being detained in cages knowing that their mother or father is nowhere close by to comfort, … Read More

President Gary Walter signed a letter opposing the current immigration policy that is being enforced on our southern borders which separates children from their parents and families while being processed by immigration … Read More

Last summer, a group from Salem along with new friends from the Muslim Community Link read a book together called, The Faith Club: a Muslim, A Christian, A Jew—Three Women search for … Read More

It was a gorgeous day, one that you didn’t have to hide from the sun, a bounteous representation of the community, good food, great games with spectacular prizes, pontoon boat rides on … Read More

            Several weeks ago, I mentioned in a sermon the opening of the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, AL. Any verbal picture drawing just … Read More

Everything is set for our ALL-CHURCH PICNIC! We only need you to come and be part of it. We start the day with an abbreviated and lively worship service (including singing by … Read More

Come join the fun as we celebrate the gift of our church camp out at Camp Charlton! For decades the church has enjoyed this favorite spot on the lake for family getaways, … Read More

The Master Singers of Worcester will perform works from the American experience entitled, “Our American Journey” on Sunday, May 20th at 4 p.m. in the afternoon at Salem Covenant Church. A reception … Read More

A Spaghetti Supper has been planned as a fund-raiser to help get our high school students to CHIC this summer.  CHIC stands for Covenant High In Christ and is a triennial event … Read More

New Yoga classes are beginning Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at Salem Covenant. The class, open to all level of participants, last an hour and fifteen minutes and include opportunities for meditation, light … Read More

The Greenwood St Free Medical Clinic held an Open House on Sunday, April 15, 2015. Nearly 100 people attended the tours of the building and lunch reception that followed. Scott Olson provided music … Read More

Our neighbors, the Worcester Islamic Center, is having an open house this Sunday, April 8, 2018, from 3:00 – 6:00 pm. This is a perfect opportunity to live out our resurrection faith … Read More

We are fortunate to be part of a conference and denomination that offer great Summer Camp Experiences for our kids and students. Camp Squanto is our conference Bible Camp which is part of … Read More

Please join us as we move deeper into the Jesus story. Please feel free to share and invite others!   THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2018, 7:00 PM MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE SALEM COVENANT CHURCH, … Read More

Images from the March For Our Lives. Warm up for marches, parades, and demonstrations reenacting Jerusalem 33 AD.

Roads are pretty good but side streets are still a little dicey. Given those who usually attend our dinner and study, we will be canceling our evening activities tonight. As one posting … Read More

2018_North_Park_University_S2018_North_Park_University_Spring_Tour_East_Coastpring_Tour_East_CoastTake advantage of this rare opportunity to hear the incredible gifts of our denomination’s students!

The Greendale Free Medical Clinic is getting ready for its move into its new home at 215 E. Mountain Street. Salem members are fast making space for the clinic started by members … Read More

Descriptor:   “Living the Mysteries” is our theme for the year together. Most of us want certainty. We want to know “for sure” how things are going to go and if they are … Read More

Our Ash Wednesday Service will be at 7:00 pm tonight in the sanctuary of Salem Covenant Church. This service begins the season of Lent in which there is a dual encounter: we … Read More

On Sunday, January 7, Bethlehem Covenant and Salem Covenant will mark the merger of their congregations in an Inaugural Worship Celebration. Come join the festivities at 9:45 am as the congregations come … Read More

Perhaps half our emails, texts, and tweets this time of year are appeals for last-minute year-end giving. Some institutions receive over half their funding during the last month of the year. Churches … Read More

THE VOTE WAS UNANIMOUS! On Sunday, December 10, 2017, at the Annual Meetings of both Bethlehem Covenant and Salem Covenant, each congregation voted for a merger between the sister congregations in Worcester. … Read More

This is our world. Captured in this remarkable photograph by Andrew Larsen, is an early morning sky over Mt. Ranier in Washington State. The image puts flesh to our theme for the … Read More

The North Park University Men’s Soccer team has advanced into the NCAA DIII FINAL FOUR Soccer Championship! We invite you to cheer them on Friday, December 1 at 6:30 p.m. CST. The … Read More

On Wednesday evening, November 22, we will gather in the sanctuary for a simple service reflecting on the year passing and the one before us. We will take our trajectory from a … Read More

Learn Today – Lead Tomorrow LIBERIA is a new startup 501c 3 Non-Profit run by young professionals for the betterment of Liberian people and their children. This Saturday, beginning at 7:00 pm … Read More

Salem Covenant’s annual Craft fair is set for Saturday, October 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This year, the Attic Treasure portion of the fair has a new venue providing more room … Read More

News is coming at us at such a rapid pace. 1…2…3… hurricanes and now the horror and tragedy out of Las Vegas. Difficult to comprehend the carnage of such an incident. Officials … Read More

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 AT 9:00 a.m. followed by worship at 10:00 a.m. marks the beginning of the 2017-18 programmatic year at Salem Covenant! This year’s theme is “Living the Mysteries” and celebrates not … Read More

CHICAGO, IL (August 28, 2017) – A special fund has been established for Covenanters to help victims of Hurricane Harvey. Following is a statement from the Love Mercy Do Justice mission priority: … Read More

Join us for the last BBQ of the summer after worship on this Sunday – August 20. As usual, the church will provide burgers and hot dogs but this time we are asking … Read More

Saturday was a tragic day as hate groups ascended on Charlottesville, VA spreading their hate-filled message of violence, racism, anti-Semitism, and white supremacy. Many were injured and one person (Heather Heyer) was killed … Read More

Join the Master Singers of Worcester in singing Gabriel Faure’s Requiem Op.48, conducted by their new Artistic Director Ed Tyler. This event is hosted by Salem Covenant Church and is open to … Read More

Join us for worship at 10:00 am on East Mountain St then hop in the car to go to Camp Charlton for a picnic and swim! For those who use GPS enter … Read More

Salem will be the new home for The Master Singers of Worcester hosting not only their weekly rehearsal schedule but their concert venue as well. Founded in 1976, The Master Singers of … Read More

Often people are away on weekends during the summer leaving us out of touch with one another for several weeks. “Wednesday Worship” is an opportunity to be community outside of Sunday’s gathering. Beginning … Read More

Someone brought in a Swedish Ivy plant to the office with the instruction, “It will grow anywhere and anyone can do it.” This poor plant sat on the conference table for months … Read More

A final date has been set for the start of the Farmers Market we are hosting and participating in with MCL (Muslim Community Link). The grand opening will be on Saturday, July … Read More

TITHING SUNDAY – JUNE 18, 2017! Lot’s of fun, right? First of all, what is tithing? Tithing in its simplest form is the biblical standard of giving back to God one dime … Read More

Our first of three Summer BBQs will be this Sunday, June 4th after worship. We will have typical BBQ fare (Burgers, hot dogs, with dessert and ice cream for kids). We will … Read More

The Black Seed Farmer’s Market is set to start in June and run through the month of October. This year, Salem Covenant will be joining with MCL (Muslim Community Link) in sponsoring … Read More

WORCESTER – A local basketball coach and community leader received an award at the Greater Worcester Community Foundation’s annual meeting Wednesday. T. Diago McClain, founder and CEO of Worcester Pay It Forward, … Read More

Having tackled both an overview of the New Testament and a focused study of the last week of Jesus’ life, we now turn to the most prolific writer in the NT, Paul … Read More

Saturday, April 29th was the inauguration and ribbon cutting ceremony of Dell’s Edible Creations. Savior (Dela) Adiakpor created DEC two years ago and has been marketing his plan ever since.  The genesis of … Read More

From chalkings, to oil paint, photography to verse, the art exhibit hosted by Salem Covenant was a wonderful addition to an already robust Holy Week observance. Personal transformation was the theme of the … Read More

With the advent of the Palm Sunday Parades, Holy Week is initiated and we join in the observation and participation in remembrance of the last week of Jesus’s life. Holy Week is the … Read More

Frank Kartheiser, long-time Dir of Worcester Interfaith will be our guest. We’ve asked Frank to comment on what he sees as the missional fronts in our city. Education, resettlement of refugees, developing … Read More

We tend to think of Jesus’ passion as the events of the cross and resurrection, or, Holy Week and Holy Week truncated down to just four days (Maundy-Thursday through Easter). But Jesus’ … Read More

Perhaps the most important task of any community is educating its children and young adults. It seemed pretty straightforward: you simply plugged the child in and encouraged along the way. In reality, … Read More

With the snow continuing to pile up in the Worcester County area, we will cancel our Dinner and Conversation for March 14 and reschedule for the following week March 22 at which … Read More

Our first Lenten Fellowship Dinner was an incredible event. After a wonderful meal together, we welcomed Val Fisk to speak and educate all of us on immigration issues. Val is a daughter of … Read More

Join us for our first Lenten Conversation – an informal conversation with attorney Val Fisk. Val is a daughter of the church and has been practicing immigration law for well over a … Read More

One way of observing the season of Lent is to put your artistic and creative efforts to work through whatever medium you choose to depict some aspect of Christ’s journey to Jerusalem … Read More

The 2nd Half of the Annual Meeting that was scheduled for this Sunday, February 26th, has been rescheduled to Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 11:15 a.m., immediately following Worship.

42 + will enjoy an evening together getting to know one another better. Designed to shuffle us up a bit and break some of our too routine couplings, we’ve randomly put folks … Read More

Beginning February 9th, a new bible study will begin. Utilizing some of the same materials and methods that were found in our Community Bible Experience (Sept – Dec 2016), we will focus … Read More

The beginning of the beginning. Sunday we begin a new season squeezed in between Christmas and Lent. We call it “Epiphany” and it is related to words like “reveal” and “revelation”, something … Read More

January is the perfect time to have friends over and make a ton more. How many of us have attended our organizations for years but many of those faces we see each … Read More

Come and join in the celebration of Christmas Eve, the birth of the Christ child, a new start and beginning to all in need of renewal and to be made whole. The … Read More

Our Stewardship Campaign has taken shape with four Stewardship Dessert locations and times available for people to consider. The purpose of these desserts is four-fold: 1) To share a growing vision for … Read More

The opportunity to share gratitude for God’s provision and presence in both our individual and corporate lives can be met by participating in two gatherings: the first is an interfaith Thanksgiving celebration on … Read More

We all knew the nation would crash. No entity can keep up that level of intensity without a nasty collision with everyday life. Either way, we all knew that Wednesday was going to … Read More

For many weeks, the parking lot has been a whirlwind of cars in and out. Some don’t stay long, others put in a full day’s work. Owners of these cars don’t say … Read More

An incredible day (Installation Day, Oct 16)! The trees were at their peak color, the weather warm and inviting. Superintendent Howard Burgoyne installed Pastor Nilson as Senior Pastor of Salem Covenant Church. … Read More

On Sunday Oct 16 at the 10:00 am worship service, Mark Alan Nilson will be officially installed as Senior Pastor of Salem Covenant Church. Several special guests and dignitaries will be present along … Read More

Starting the week of Sept 25, Salem’s participation in the “Covenant Community Bible Study” will begin. At this time, two groups and time slots have been created:  Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm … Read More

We’re off!  All new fall programming begins this Sunday, September 11 at 9:00 am. All ages are not only welcome but encouraged to come as we gather the entire church family. Our … Read More

The Leadership Team has settled on a theme for 2016-2017 – “One Table, Many Voices“. God’s robust inclusive nature invites all people to enjoy the mercy, grace and love of God through … Read More

August 14th’s Salem Summer BBQ was a huge success. Early speculation spread through the congregation during worship that cook, Mark Nilson, had been replaced due to last month’s poor performance. Thus, we had … Read More

Begger’s Bowl, Oct 19, First Baptist Church, 111 Park St. Worcester. The Worcester Interfaith Council is the central post that gathers Worcester’s congregations in efforts to reduce violence, support social justice causes that directly … Read More

Let’s take away the pastor’s privilege as chef. Everyone would all feel better. Our next summer BBQ is scheduled for August 14 following worship. Please sign up in the narthex (or call the office … Read More

Worcester Interfaith is pleased to offer The Clemente Course in the Humanities beginning on September 27th. The Course, now entering its third year, is a unique program of free, college-level seminars in literature, U.S. … Read More

For the fifth time in nine months, our bulletin cover will remember innocent victims caught in the wave of tragedy. Today we acknowledge and grieve with the world the loss of those … Read More

The grill arrives from Briarwood this morning, assignments have been made for purchasing hamburgers and hot dogs, buns, condiments, plates and flatware.  We’re just about ready for a BBQ!  This Sunday following … Read More

East Coast Conference Superintendent Howard Burgoyne has called for a day of fasting and prayer for Wednesday, July 13.  His call comes in response to the fatal shootings of Alton Sterling, Philando Castile … Read More

Sunday we debut our first “Salem Summer” event with a BBQ lunch to begin after worship (@11:30 am) this Sunday, July 17.  Church will provide meat for the meal (Hot dogs and hamburgers with … Read More

Black Seed Farmers Market is set to begin this Sunday (July 10) from 10 am – 2 pm. Salemites have longed for a new farmers market to form following the market we … Read More

The following letter appeared in this month’s issue of the Covenant Companion under the READERSWRITE heading. (Image from May/June issue. Letter from July/August issue. Current image was unavailable.) Inviting Dialogue We write … Read More

Our good friend Peter Morgan died peacefully at Knollwood Care Center Thursday night, June 16. He will be missed as he was known as a good friend to many, a straight shooter … Read More

[siteorigin_widget class=”kad_image_widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Each year, the Stewardship and Finance Team sets target goals and reviews its financial policies. We now offer Online giving options. Our denomination has created its own Online Giving Portal … Read More

About three hundred gathered at the front steps of City Hall last night to remember the victims of June 12’s mass shooting. While the focus was on the 49 victims of this … Read More

If you’ve come by church and found the parking lot full and an amazing group of kids practicing basketball…it’s probably Worcester PIF. Worcester PIF, Inc is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that … Read More

Sunday Sept 25, Read big. Read real. Read Together – Fall Bible Study Opportunity This fall the denomination will unroll its first denomination wide bible study. With tools provided through social media, … Read More

The Farmer’s Market is back. On Sunday July 10, 2016, our little neighborhood will again have fresh vegetables, grass-fed beef and other organic materials for purchase. Salem used to be the site … Read More

September 11, 2016 will be our fall kick-off Sunday unrolling our new Christian Education program. We look forward to seeing you there.

Many have already received the first edition of the Salem Stewards, a quarterly report of stewardship throughout our church community. This periodical is intended to be informative, educational, and inspiring as we … Read More

The back of a souped-up Jeep read, “Not everyone who wanders is lost.” It was a phrase from the “Life is Good” company who has been putting like slogans on T-shirts and … Read More