Church Office Hours

Monday & Wednesday 9 AM – 3 PM/Friday 9am –1 PM

Office Closed on Tuesdays & Thursdays

The front door is unlocked during office hours. 

This Sunday...

Is peace possible? That is a question that comes to us on Just Peace Sunday, which we will observe this Sunday. Congregational Church has been a Just Peace Church for decades. We will give thanks for the journey thus far, and look to needed efforts for the future. Is peace possible? Yes!!

An Important Reminder:

"Please remember that Interim Pastor, Campbell Lovett, will never send you an email or text asking for gift cards, money or personal information. Unfortunately, scammers will sometimes use his name to try to separate people from their financial resources. Please don't be fooled!

200^th Anniversary and the

Parish House

Volunteers sought for re-naming sub-committee

As we celebrate the founding of our Church community 200 years ago, we want to highlight the creation of the Parish House in 1959. Our congregation created this building to hold church offices, Sunday School classrooms, and meeting spaces. In addition, our forefathers and mothers wanted to offer spaces for community organizations to use free of charge. Ever since then, the lower level rooms have been filled with a variety of groups from Girl Scouts to AA to Church of Another Chance.

The Church Council has been discussing this and feel that the building needs a bit of rebranding as the outdated name “Parish House” doesn’t tell the passerby what its purpose is or how it’s used. Dozens of people are in and out of the Parish House every day and there’s a good chance that none of them see the name as having a connection to their reason for being there.

We’d like to consider a new name that would reflect the many uses of this building as it supports our church and the Laconia community. Would you like to be a part of a small sub-committee that will be discussing this topic in the next few months? We’ll brainstorm ideas and names and have a proposal ready for the congregation to consider at Annual Meeting in January. Contact Diane Tinkham at tinkhams@metrocast.net or 603-455-2427 if you’re interested in participating.

 “Scarves and Hats in the Square”

As we prepare for the colder seasons, Stitches of Love is getting ready for Scarves and Hats in the Square on Friday, November 3.

In addition to scarves, this year we are adding knitted or crocheted HATS to our local fall Outreach project. Any styles or colors are welcome - for kids, women and men! If you would like to contribute your hand-stitched projects, they can be dropped off in the Church Office. And we have plenty of free yarn available.

Experience Transformation

Dear Members of the New Hampshire Conference Family, you're cordially invited to be a part of a transformative experience at the 222nd Annual Meeting of the New Hampshire Conference, United Church of Christ. This year, we're embracing the theme of "Turning the Tables," drawing inspiration from Matthew 21:12-16. Get ready for a day of insightful discussions, meaningful connections, and spiritual growth.

https://www.nhcucc.info/_files/ugd/675fe8_465a871e920d4a6580a332cc2e7cc56b.pdf

Sign up Now!

Fall Fellowship Potluck Supper

with Food, Fun…and All That Jazz!

When: Sunday, September 24th from 5:00 - 7:00ish p.m.

Where: Our own Church Hall

Why: To eat good food, have fun with good people, and enjoy good jazz!

Yes, Emilia Halstead, pastor of South Congregational Church in Concord, and her Jazz Ensemble

will be joining us for dinner and toe-tapping music. You won’t want to miss it! The time has come to sign up for this exciting event! Look for Warren Clement to sign up yourself &/or your family. Indicate the number of people in your party, and whether you will bring an entree, salad/side dish, or dessert. If you are worshiping online, give the office a call. Hope you’ll all join in the fun!

Happy September Birthday!

Eric Nelson

Carole Veer

Martha Clement



Sincere apologies for omissions from the Tower Tidings birthday list!

The Lakes Region Cancer Support Team's Dragon Boat Festival benefits the organization's efforts to provide support groups, workshops and more free of charge for men, women, teens and children impacted by cancer. Blazing Paddles - a team made up of members and friends of our church who have been touched by cancer - is participating in the event. Team members are: Jane & Pat Wood, Andy & Kathy Giovanni, Margie Kreitler, Beth Shehadi & Dave Bouchard, Diane Lockwood, Granville Barrows, and Campbell & Eileen Lovett.

Anyone who would like to support the team and LRCST's mission, can donate online directly to Blazing Paddle's fundraising page: https://checkout.square.site/buy/R3CIAVW46BAEQ4I3O56NOLBT

For more information, contact Beth Shehadi.

SEPTEMBER BOOK DISCUSSION

Join us for Lincoln in the Bardo by George Sanders.

Wednesday, 9/20, 12 p.m., in the church library.

https://www.amazon.com/Lincoln-Bardo-Novel-George-Saunders/dp/0812995341

MEN'S BREAKFAST

September 29th - Water Street Cafe - 8 a.m.

The Dorcas Fund

In 1960, the Diaconate of Congregational Church of Laconia established the Dorcas Fund. The fund is named for the biblical figure, Dorcas, who was known for her good works and acts of mercy. Our church’s Dorcas Fund is used in that same spirit - helping church members and friends to meet emergency needs that unexpectedly confront them. The Fund also assists non-members of the church in three specific areas: gas for medical appointments, heating oil, and assistance to avoid shut-off of electricity. While the Diaconate still provides oversite of the Dorcas funds, it is confidentially administered by the Pastor and/or the Financial Secretary.

Church members are invited to seek assistance when needed – or to offer financial support

of the fund when possible.

Read about UCC's response to the Moroccan Earthquake at this link:

https://www.globalministries.org/prayers-for-morocco/?inf_contact_key=504deb6c2a9abf4954c0f9ec7c03e4187e470d92b8b75168d98a0b8cac0e9c09

Laconia Adult Education is looking for two

Adult Basic Education teachers.

Teacher 1: Must be English Certified or have special education certification. This position is 14 weeks, meeting on Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Teacher 2: Must be Math Certified or have special education certification. The position is 14 weeks meeting on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Both positions will require the instructor to administer the TABE 11/12. Online training is offered to gain certification for administering this test.

Please send letter of interest, resume and three letters of recommendation to: Laconia Adult Education, 345 Union Ave., Laconia NH 03246.

Come and Worship

We welcome and invite you to worship with us in any of these ways. 

!!! In Person !!! at 9:30 AM, or via Livestream

●      Via livestream through YouTube Sundays starting at 9:20 AM:

Go to YouTube and search for Congregational Church of Laconia

●      On our website www.laconiaucc.org any day and any time.

●      On Public Access TV Channel 25 Sundays at 4pm and 9:30pm or Mondays at 5am.

If you are new to the church, please introduce yourself! Let the Church Office know if we can help you in any way! 603-524-0668. Seeking to be the church God desires for us to be.