Congregational Church of Littleton
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Historical
Historical details
Founded1841
ArchitectureGreek Revival architecture
Tension detected
A stance that departs from the denomination
The congregation's own words appear to differ from what its denomination's confession binds. This is an AI reading of the church's public text and may be inaccurate — the quotes below show what it's based on.
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Roman Catholic Church denies.
This congregation affirms.
"rejects — Infant baptism is the norm. Baptism regenerates and incorporates into the Church. Emergency baptism of infants is a serious pastoral concern."
Inherited from denomination
What Roman Catholic Church teaches
Positions bound by the denomination's confessional standards. This is what the tradition teaches; whether this specific congregation publicly holds each is a separate question — see Statements below.
Confessional standard: Council of Trent (Canons) · Council of Trent (Decrees)
Affirms
- Apostolic SuccessionSTRONGHistoric episcopate — tactile line of consecration from the apostles.
- Assumption of MarySTRONGPius XII, Munificentissimus Deus (1950)
- Immaculate ConceptionSTRONGPius IX, Ineffabilis Deus (1854)
- Infant BaptismSTRONGWestminster XXVIII; Book of Concord SC IV; Council of Trent Session VII; Wesleyan Articles Art. XVII
- Marriage as one man and one womanSTRONGGenesis 2:24; Matthew 19:4–6; historic universal Christian teaching.
- Perpetual Virginity of MarySTRONGSecond Council of Constantinople (553); universal patristic reception
- Real PresenceSTRONGTrent; Book of Concord (sacramental union); Chrysostom liturgy; 39 Articles Art. XXVIII
- TheotokosSTRONGCouncil of Ephesus (431)
- TransubstantiationSTRONGCouncil of Trent, Session XIII (1551)
Denies
- Believer's BaptismstandardBaptism practiced once, infant primary (RCC Trent; Orthodox catechism)
- Homosexual practice and biblical sexual ethicsSTRONGRomans 1:26–27; 1 Corinthians 6:9–10; historic universal Christian teaching.
- Permissibility of divorce and remarriageSTRONGMarriage is indissoluble; annulment (declaration of invalidity) is the only recourse (CCC 1650).
- Women in pastoral / ordained officeSTRONG1 Timothy 2:12; 1 Corinthians 14:34; historic apostolic practice.
Wrestles with
- Pacifism vs. just-warweakDefault just-war framework — usually unwritten. Inheriting at weak confidence.
In their own words
Statements
about_us
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Life Together at CCoL | CCoL 330 King Street Littleton, MA 01460 (978) 486-3245 Watch us LIVE on YouTube Watch us LIVE on Facebook Give NOW Home About Us What is Worship like? Life Together at CCoL News and Events Growing in Faith: Youth & Children VBS -Vacation Bible School Ways to Get Involved Music Programs Life at CCoL There is always something happening, and it usually involves food Bingo Nights Flea Market Memorial Day Moments The Garden at Church Meadow's 18th season is coming to life With spring in the air, the Garden at Church Meadows is preparing for the season. We have alreadySource ↗
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What is Worship like? | CCoL 330 King Street Littleton, MA 01460 (978) 486-3245 Watch us LIVE on YouTube Watch us LIVE on Facebook Give NOW Home About Us What is Worship like? Life Together at CCoL News and Events Growing in Faith: Youth & Children VBS -Vacation Bible School Ways to Get Involved Music Programs Sermon sample from 9-21-25 WORSHIP SERVICES We know that visiting a new church can feel awkward and we want to make it as comfortable as possible for you. So here are some things to know about this service. When you entered the sanctuary (worship space) you were probably given a folSource ↗
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About Us | CCoL 330 King Street Littleton, MA 01460 (978) 486-3245 Watch us LIVE on YouTube Watch us LIVE on Facebook Give NOW Home About Us What is Worship like? Life Together at CCoL News and Events Growing in Faith: Youth & Children VBS -Vacation Bible School Ways to Get Involved Music Programs WELCOME You’ve come to… A friendly Church… A lively Church… A Church that values and cares about you! No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey… you are welcome at The Congregational Church of Littleton. Every time we gather, we recall the goodness and love of God, offered to allSource ↗
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