Greetings and blessings to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! We are a small, rural church nestled in the heart of our community of West Barre. Our doors and hearts are open to everyone, regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey.

We firmly believe in the teachings of the Bible and strive to live by its principles every day. Our mission is to share the love and grace of Jesus Christ with all who come to us. We invite you to join us in worship, fellowship, and service as we grow together in faith.

Whether you’re new to the area or seeking a church home, we welcome you with open arms. Come and experience the warmth and love of our church family. We look forward to meeting you!

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From Orleans Hub:

West Barre church donates to Community Action

By Ginny Kropf, correspondent Posted 8 October 2024 at 8:22 am

Proceeds come from ‘Tabletop Sales’

Provided photos: (Left) Renee Hungerford, director of Community Action of Orleans and Genesee, accepts a check from Sharon Miller on behalf of West Barre Church. (Right) The community donates all kind of goods to the West Barre Church, who then store it in a building across the road, where people can come and shop every Friday and Saturday from May to September and leave a donation.

WEST BARRE – For a little church located on a country road, the West Barre Church has proven itself to be a pillar in the community.

Under the leadership of the Worship Committee, the congregation plans fundraisers, serves meals to the public and runs other fundraising events, which allow them to support worthy causes in the community.

One of those causes is Community Action of Orleans and Genesee, and recently, church member Sharon Miller presented a check for $931 to CAOG’s director Renee Hungerford.

A fundraiser called Tabletop Sales grew out of an abundance of donations of all kinds of merchandise, which the public continues to give to the church. The members sort and arrange goods in a large room set aside as a shopping center, where the public can come in shop to their hearts content.

There is merchandise of all kinds, including pictures, kitchen wares, baby items, holiday decorations, toys and gifts, and more. There are no prices on any merchandise. Shoppers simply leave a donation of what they think their items are worth or what they can afford. No one is refused anything because they can’t pay for it.

Members of the community and friends of West Barre Church relax and listen to a band in Mull-Barre Park. When land across the road from West Barre Church was donated by the late Wilbur Mull, the church developed Mull-Barre Park, where they hold concerts all summer.

Money earned is donated to a different cause in the community each month. Previous donations have gone to Hands for Hope, the Cobblestone Museum, Albion’s food kitchen, Ministry of Concern, MAAC and community members.

Miler explained another fundraiser is summer concerts in the park, possible because of Mull-Barre Park.

Since 1993, when a local farmer Wilbur Mull donated land across the street to the church, they have used it for community entertainment and a playground for youth. For the last five years they had a concert in the park on Sunday afternoons. Members of the community bring their lawn chairs and sit under the trees to enjoy the music, which differs every week, from rock and roll and blues to country. An added feature is Dubby’s Wood Fired Pizza which sets up a portable wood-fired oven at the edge of the park.

The church is planning a craft show on Oct. 19, chaired by Jann Davis. It will include a basket raffle from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A big part of their ministry is community dinners. They are known for their Election Day turkey dinner, which since Covid, has been drive-thru only. This year’s will be from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 5, featuring turkey and all the trimmings.

“We are a church with community in our hearts,” Miller said.

Anyone is welcome to attend worship at 9:30 on Sunday mornings.

 

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