First Congregational Church of Spencer — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. Alan Martineau

Founded 1744

Denomination Conservative Congregational Christian Conference

Service Times Sunday 10:00 AM

Men's Ministry Yes

Kids Ministry Yes

Website fccspencer.org

Pastor Credentials M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

Nicene.

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Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Inerrancy affirmed.

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Parish-level.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Evangelical.

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Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

Male pastor.

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Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Congregational polity.

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Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Expository.

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Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Great Commission.

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Conservative.

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Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

Website returned ECONNREFUSED during R28 validation (2026-04-23); unable to verify CCCC standing live.

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Assessment

First Congregational Spencer traces back to 1744 and maintains its Puritan/Congregational heritage via CCCC. Male pastor, evangelical statement of faith, congregational polity. A historic orthodox option in central Massachusetts.

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended

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