“Midge and I grew up in differing Christian religions as kids. Both of us were encouraged to attend church with our folks. As adults, we both drifted away from organized religion. A few months ago we decided to drop in to a Sunday service at Oakham Congregational Church. We’ve been going weekly since.

I felt a bit uncomfortable at first and thought we’d be looked at as “outsiders.” Just the opposite. It’s a lovely, small, welcoming church community.

The pastor, Tim Hanley, is a seasoned cleric. Down-to-earth, funny, regular guy. He likes to tell relevant stories to tie in real life experiences with the gospel lessons. The congregation gathers after service for an informal coffee hour where we can interact with others in the congregation.

They have a great organist who provides music and leads a small choir.

Next Sunday we’ll have a professional musician (who we’ve heard before) provide the music as Dawn, the regular organist, will be away. John is amazing.

If you’re thinking about “churching” again, I’d recommend giving it a go. You leave with a renewed feeling of small town community and belonging.”

—Rusty Savignac, April 10, 2024

[We] enjoy the warm fellowship of faith in this church.

 There is so much I love about this church — the happy noise (chatter) during coffee hours, raising money for families in need, the joy of working together for a cause, the music that awakens our spiritual natures — just to name a few!

--Dick & Gail Pryce

 I enjoy the sermons [and] the fellowship of worshipping together.

I enjoy coffee hour with the many different people.

--Ward Holloway

 I just saw this sign outside a church in Worcester yesterday.  "Enter a visitor, Leave a friend."  I thought that was very appropriate for our little church.

--Chris Nahkala

Over the years, the Oakham Congregation Church has generously donated to folks in need locally and nationally. The generosity of the church continues to be overwhelming. 

--Heather Stewart

I love this church because of all the welcoming members: You feel like you “belong” here on your first visit.  The fellowship during the coffee hour is like no other. “No one sits alone” whether you are a long time member or it’s your first day here!
This church community is also so very giving to others. Donations are abundant whenever there is a need and whatever the need is! I’m proud to be a member of this church!

--JoAnne Bedard