It is so much easier to celebrate life's joyous milestones or endure the difficult times when you are surrounded by a church family. Boston Avenue's church family wants to be present to our members during all of life's special events.
Births - Babies are reasons for great excitement in the church! When a baby is born, a red rose is placed on the altar the following Sunday to announce the good news, and an announcement is also placed in our weekly newspaper. New parents receive a gift packet with a baby Bible, a personalized diaper bag tag, and information about church programs for babies and new parents. Age-appropriate information about child development is also sent out as the baby reaches 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, and 24 months. If you have recently had a baby or adopted a child, please call the church at 583.5181 to let us know.
Baptisms are also reasons for celebration. If the baptism occurs during the 11:00 service on Sunday, it is televised, and parents can request a DVD of the service as a keepsake. The family also receives a beautiful certificate of baptism. Please call Sheri Nellis at 699.0134 to schedule a baptism.
Confirmation is the next important step as a child affirms his or her own faith in God and becomes a full professing church member. Sixth graders spend the fall in confirmation class during Sunday School, but older youth can participate as well. The classes lead to Confirmation Sunday in November each year, and each youth is confirmed and welcomed as a new member during the 11:00 worship service. Contact Debbie Peterson at 699.0124 or visit our Sixth Grade page for more information.
Weddings - When two persons enter into holy matrimony, they not only pledge faith to each other, but they also enter into covenant with God. It is the desire of this congregation and its ministers that every wedding ceremony shall be a service of worship and that the occasion shall be memorable and truly beautiful. For information on wedding fees, available dates, and further details, contact our Wedding Coordinator, Penny Sheehan, at the church by calling 583.5181. Walk-in weddings are available at no charge. The church no longer hosts non-member weddings.
Deaths - All persons and families ultimately experience death, and the church is a great source of comfort and support for family members. Dr. Bill Tankersley, our Minister of Pastoral Care, is always available to visit with grieving families and to help make necessary arrangements. Sunday School classes provide great support for their members through meals and other expressions of caring.
The church has a Columbarium where church members can choose to have their cremained ashes inurned.
Funeral and memorial services help family and friends to give thanks to God and to commend a loved one back to His care and keeping. A guide to having a funeral or memorial service at Boston Avenue Church is available in the information centers around the church. Designed to aid families, either on a pre-need basis, or in the moment, this planning resource explains what happens during the service, discusses available options, offers tips about selecting music, and includes a couple of service planning worksheets. This guide supplements the personal planning process that is shepherded by the officiating minister.
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