A Thriving Spiritual Community

Annisquam Village Church Logo

Annisquam
Village Church

820 Washington St.
Gloucester, MA

Annisquam Village Church Logo

Annisquam
Village Church

820 Washington St.
Gloucester, MA

A Thriving Spiritual Community

First Visit

FAQs for Visitors

What's a Typical Sunday Service?
  • Worship service is held every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary and on Zoom. The service is led by our pastor and includes prayers, hymns, readings, a sermon, and music.
  • You can view past services on our YouTube channel.
  • Special services are held seasonally throughout the year, including Christmas and Holy Week, and occasionally outdoors in the warmer months.
  • Music is provided by the choir, instrumentalists and soloists under the direction of Kathleen Adams.
  • Communion and luncheon pot-lucks are offered on alternating months.
Are Children Welcome at Sunday Service?
  • Every Sunday, we hold Children’s Church concurrently with our worship service.
  • Children begin with adults in the Sanctuary for the first portion of the Sunday worship service.
  • Following that, the children leave the Sanctuary for Children’s Church, which is led by Peg Koller, the Coordinator, or a Team member: Peg Ris, Jim O’Neill, or Barbara O’Neil Smith.
  • Each worship service includes “A Story for the Child in All of Us,” a discussion point during Children’s Church.
What is Appropriate Dress for Sunday Service?

The emphasis here is on the plural, as in styles.

Some of us still wear our “Sunday best,” while others relish the opportunity to escape weekday formality and just keep it casual.

As with most things about our community, there is widespread acceptance of how others choose to express themselves. 

Where can I Park?

You may park along Leonard Street on the southern side of the street facing Lobster Cove and on Washington Street in front of the church.

Is the Church Accessible to those with Mobility Challenges?

The Annisquam Village Church seeks to be fully accessible to all.

The front entrance of the church is accessible to those using wheelchairs.

A lift is available at the back entrance of the church for access to the Sanctuary and Cove Room.

What should I Expect when I Walk in the Door?

You will be warmly welcomed by greeters at the front door who will be happy to answer any questions.

How do I Stay up on What's Happening at the AVC?
You are welcome to subscribe to our , which contains all of our programming information.