Pilgrim Church
United Church of ChristNo matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!
Pilgrim Church
United Church of ChristNo matter who you are, or where you are
on life’s journey, you are welcome here!
About Us
Pilgrim Church, a congregation of the United Church of Christ, is comprised of people just like you – single, married, divorced, widowed, senior citizens, youth, children, traditional and blended families. We come from diverse ethnic, racial, and economic backgrounds. Some of us were raised in church and can’t recall a time when the church wasn’t a vital part of our lives, while for others the whole church experience is new and somewhat unfamiliar. For still others, the church was once central, but they drifted away and only recently returned to their faith.
What We Do
“To Help People KNOW Christ Personally and GROW in Their Faith.”
Sunday Worship
Every Sunday, 9:00 a.m. Worship in Community together
Our worship includes traditional hymns, choir anthem and on the first Sunday each month we celebrate the Lord’s Supper by intinction.
Due to Hurricane Ian damage, Sunday Worship is currently in our Community Center!
Bible Study
Every Sunday, 10:15 a.m. in the Library
The class will meet on December 7 & 14 and will study Luke 1. These scriptures cover the announcement of both John the Baptist and Jesus and their respective births. Also included is the very special visit of cousins Mary and Elisabeth. This content compliments Pastor Merci’s sermon series for the month.
Missions
The Little Food Pantry: For those in need, and for those who wish to give. Take what you need. Give what you can. Together, we care for one another.
Pilgrims make PBJ Sandwiches for the Homeless Coalition each month (4th Thursdays each month) and look forward to reopening the food pantry!
Community Support
Care Group meets Tuesdays,12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the office conference room. Sometimes simply speaking your heart in a nonjudgmental group can be deeply healing.
Al-Anon meets at Pilgrim Church on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.
NA meets at Pilgrim Church on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
TOPS meets on Fridays at 9:00 a.m. Taking Off Pounds Sensibly, weight loss support group.
Missions supports our local community as well as offering financial support beyond Port Charlotte.
Women’s Fellowship
Sarasota’s Der Dutchman Buffet will once again be the meeting place for our annual Christmas party on December 10. Currently the reservations are full with a waiting list. Contact Judi if you wish to carpool.
A special Christmas gift has been planned for Homebound Pilgrims! This will be available in the Church Office for pick-up on December 16.
We kick off 2026 with our regular monthly meetings including the study Survey of the Bible at 10:00 a.m. on January 15.
Joyful Noise Learning Center
Since 2004, Joyful Noise Learning Center has been a ministry of Pilgrim Church. We believe childhood is precious. In a world where children are often forced to grow up too soon we offer a community of gentleness and safety where Christian values of kindness, honestly, and respect of God and others are taught with loving care.
News & Notes
Advent is comeing
- All are welcome at Sunday worship at 9:00 a.m. in the Community Center Goodell Room.
- Care Group meets every Tuesday, 12 noon – 1:30 p.m.
Looking for a place to talk, connect, and be encouraged? Let’s walk this journey together.
- The Pilgrim Church Care Group warmly invites you to a free Christmas Fellowship Luncheon on Saturday, December 20 at 12:30 p.m. in the Community Center. Come enjoy food, friendship, caroling and the joy of the season — and don’t forget to bring a friend! Please RSVP by calling the church office (941-629-2633).
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Ways to Give
- Mailing in your gift to the Church Office: Pilgrim Church, 24515 Rampart Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33980
- Creating an Automatic Withdrawal: Call the Church Office, 941-629-2633, to speak with our Financial Secretary, Rose, to arrange for automatic withdrawal from your bank account.
- Bill Pay through your banking app: You can set up an automatic “payment” to Pilgrim Church through your bank, with an automatic giving option according to your normal giving calendar.
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Let’s Worship and Serve Christ Together!
Join us for worship. Stop by to make an appointment with Pastor John and enjoy a tour of our campus. Take part in one of our ministry areas.
Contact Us
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Beyond Pilgrim Church
No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!