Annisquam Village Church
Connecting a
Spiritually Diverse Community
to God and to the World
We are an interdenominational community.
We welcome you wherever you are on the spiritual journey.
We are an interdenominational community. We welcome you wherever you may be on the spiritual journey.
Upcoming & Noteworthy
Spiritual Connection Circles
Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
Online Spiritual Reflection & Prayer, Hosted by Rev. Sue:
- A Brief Reading from Scripture
- Questions for Silent Contemplation
- Shared Reflection
- Prayer
2 Ways to Join Connection Circles
1. Zoom
Meeting ID: 870 167 6165
Password: 171731
2. Phone
Phone (audio only): 646-876-9923
Meeting ID: 870 167 6165
Live Stream of Sunday Worship Service
Each Sunday
Virtual Meeting Opens at 9:30 a.m.
(for informal conversation)
Worship Service at 10:00 a.m.
2 Ways to Join Virtual Service
1. Zoom
Meeting ID: 870 167 6165
Password: 171731
2. Phone
Phone (audio only): 646-876-9923
Meeting ID: 870 167 6165
Arts & Crafts Show Sponsorship
The Show will go on: October 9-11
- $150 Sponsorship: includes 2 Tickets
- $100 Sponsorship: includes 1 Ticket
by Rev. Sue Koehler-Arsenault
The Gloucester Daily Times, May 13, 2020
Meet Our Pastor
Rev. Sue Koehler-Arsenault
Connecting to God
Sunday Worship Service: 10 a.m., Church School for children, Meditation Group, and Book Group.
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We are an independent Christian intergenerational community of faith, welcoming people of diverse spiritual backgrounds who gather in weekly worship.
We are dedicated to serving one another in love and to extending support for the needs of the larger community and beyond.
We are an interdenominational church which is part of the
“Community Church Movement that calls Christians to unity without demands for uniformity, to dialogue without dictation, and to diversity without division.”
Connecting to the World
Serving each other and our neighbors in need through outreach and volunteer opportunities.
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Our congregation is made up of several different traditions. Hence, our Vision is international, interracial and inclusive – and follows the principals of dialogue and diversity.
While seeking to foster our spiritual growth, we participate in the affairs of the larger society in which we exist, and strive to gain a deeper understanding of the world’s religions.
We wish to expand our concern and caring into the realm of environmental protection in order to become true stewards of this earth that God has granted to us.
Connecting to Each Other
Sustaining a vibrant community through music, events, social gatherings, groups, and committees.
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“We give thanks for every faith tradition that brought you to us.”
Our pastor begins every Sunday service with this blessing, reflecting the spiritually diverse community at Annisquam Village Church.
Our congregation embraces many theological understandings, holding all in unity within our Christian faith.
We cherish openness, inclusiveness, and each other – and that’s a recipe for Connection.
New to the Village Church?
We welcome all to join our diverse community of individuals from many spiritual backgrounds in pursuit of spiritual growth.
What Our Members Have to Say
Let our members tell you about how they connect to God, to the world, and to each other, and what makes the AVC special.
292 years serving the Gloucester community and beyond – est. 1728
150 members and welcoming all, wherever they are on their spiritual journey
Providing a spiritual haven open to all
Meet Our Pastor
Rev. Sue Koehler-Arsenault
Meet AVC’s pastor
Music at AVC
Adult Choir, Children’s Choir, and Special Events
Religious Education
Church School for our children during the school year
Get Involved
Outreach Events, Committees, and Sunday Volunteers
Online Sunday Service
Sunday Morning at 10:00 a.m. (via Zoom)
Rent Our Facilities
Weddings, Anniversaries, Special Events – Host it Here
Our New Pastor
Rev. Sue Koehler-Arsenault
Meet AVC’s new pastor
Music at AVC
Adult Choir, Children’s Choir, and Special Events
Religious Education
Church School for our children during the school year
Get Involved
Outreach Events, Committees, and Sunday Volunteers
Sunday Service
Sunday Morning at 10:00 a.m.
in the sanctuary
Rent our Facilities
Weddings, Anniversaries, Special Events – Host it Here
What is Special about AVC?
Let Our Members Tell You
Connect with AVC
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Contact AVC
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Recent Sermons
The Welcome of Christ
Jun 28, 2020
I remember as a young girl sitting in the pews, the priest describing the church as “here comes everybody.” Above the doorway to the sanctuary were words from the prophet Isaiah, “My house will be a house of prayer for all the peoples.” Church, I was led to believe, was a place where everyone was welcome. The reading we just heard that concludes the Sermon on...