Our Beginning
In 2015, the United Methodist Church’s in Pepperell and Townsend Massachusetts merged to become one family located in Townsend, MA. The challenging circumstances that led to the union quickly became an opportunity to create a new vision to serve our communities.
First, we set out to discover our purpose that could adapt to the changing needs of our community. We reread the United Methodist’s global mission statement ‘Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors.’ Then through acts of prayer, discernment, and plenty of discussions, we decided upon our local mission.
Our Mission
We are followers of Jesus, who tend God’s garden, serving the mind, body, and spirit of all God’s children.
Like so many historical figures in the Bible with a new purpose and new mission, we decided to begin our work with a new name. Our members submitted a variety of meaningful names, and after thoughtful consideration, we chose New Beginnings.
We are now in the most exciting stage of our rebirth, listening to the needs of our members, our community, and finding new ways to serve. We welcome any ideas you have to contribute and invite you to visit us this Sunday.
Our Team
Pastor – Ernie Farrar
Church Secretary – Krissy Miner
Financial Secretary – Jean Whitman
Church Treasurer – Lynne Connors
Church Council:
Chairperson – Nancy Conlon
Trustees Chairperson – Rick Oakley
Lay Leader – Open
SPRC Chair – Christine Silver
Stewardship – Open
Worship Ministry – Jean Whitman
Community Outreach Ministry – Open
Spiritual Formation Ministry – Brenda Bennett
Youth Ministry – Open
Caring Committee – Open
Membership Committee – Lynne Connors, Linda Jones, Brenda Bennett, Louise Thorpe, Rick Oakley, and Shirley Hult
Nominating Committee – Christine Silver, Rick Oakley, Brenda Bennett, Lynn Grimes
SPRC – Chair – Christine Silver
Committee Members: Margie Wilson, Lynn Grimes, Susan Siart, and Barbara Bourdon
Trustees – Chair- Rick Oakley
Treasurer – Marcia Scofield
Secretary – Krissy Miner
Committee Members – Al Higgins, Al Harris, and Shirley Hult
