Congregational Church of Laconia, UCC



Notice and Call to

Special Meeting of the Congregation

To be held on

Sunday June 9, 2024

In accordance with Article IV, Section 1 (b) of the Bylaws

of the Church, the Executive Committee hereby notifies

the Members and Associate Members of a Special Meeting

of the Congregation in the Church Sanctuary commencing at approximately. All are cordially invited and encouraged to attend immediately following the Church Service.

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89710413245?pwd=s2ZxZFQ1UWJ5N3l6RjJpVjRpY2kxdz09

Meeting ID: 897 1041 3245

Pass code: 030125

The purpose of the meeting:

To consider and act upon the recommendation of the

Executive Committee to vote on the name for the 

Parish House. All Members and Associate Members shall be entitled to vote in person or by electronic means.

Wayne Domin,

Moderator

Re-Imagining the Parish House

           Thanks for your participation in Round Two Voting! We’re sharing the results in this photo- Outreach Center is in first place and Parish House is in second place. These results determined that they will be the two names put forward for the Congregational vote on June 9th.

This process has been fun and there have been many interesting discussions about the building and our mission as a church. Whatever the outcome of the final vote we’ll continue to live up to our mission to serve our church and our community!

200th Bicentennial 1824-2024

Congregational Church of Laconia History Book

Bob Harrington has been working hard updating our first history book from

our first 150 years. This new history book is a timeline of events from 1774 with the history of early Congregationalism in the Lakes Region to the present, with lots of fabulous photos.

The book will be available for $5.00 to help defer the cost;

and will be available. Date to be determined.

POLISH AND PIZZA!!!!!!!!!

        THIS SATURDAY ONLY !

      JUNE 8 

9 AM TO NOON 

       WITH PIZZA AT NOON

        TO BENEFIT US! 

      TO CLEAN OUR SANCTUARY

    TO PREPARE FOR OUR 200TH YEAR 

      CELEBRATION JULY 28, 2024!! 

  PLEASE JOIN US AS MANY HANDS MAKE 

       LIGHT WORK ! THANKS!!!!!!!!!!

Caring Connections Informational/ Training Session

On Thursday, June 13 from 10 to 12 in the Library the Caring Connections Program will welcome existing and new members. There will be refreshments, information about the specifics of our outreach program and opportunities to help members of our church and the Laconia community with this worth while volunteer opportunity. Our efforts concentrate on visitation, providing some meals as well as offering rides to appointments.

Hope you will join us on June 13 from 10-12,

Margie Kreitler, rides coordinator

OMG! This is happening to me!

Feeling overwhelmed and stressed? Come for support on Thursday, June 13 at 10 AM - 2PM in the Bean Parlor which is upstairs in the Parish House. This group is sponsored by the Diaconate and will be facilitated by Beth Shehadi and Margie Kreitler. 

Afternoon Hike at Gunstock Mountain,  

Supper at the Bastille Gazebo, and Vesper Service 

Sunday Afternoon, 3 ~ 7 p.m. June 23, 2024 

All are welcome!   

3:00 p.m. Jean Clarke is leading a hike for us at Gunstock Mountain. Gather at the parking lot of the Gunstock Inn, 580 Cherry Valley Road, Gilford to car pool over to Gunstock. The hike will be to the Wetlands Boardwalk* at Gunstock which is a flat walk of about 1.5 to 2 miles and leads to a beautiful little spot hidden among the pines. Most will find it an "easy" walk in the woods with wide paths that would take about 1 hour. RSVP to Jean Clarke at 603.455.9702 or jeanclarke56@gmail.com" so she doesn't leave anyone behind and she can reach out if the weather is not conducive.  

3:00 to 5:00 p.m. For those not wanting to hike, come early to relax with Dick and Maurine at their Gazebo. The Bastille property is adjacent to the Gunstock Inn and has a nice view of Lake Winnipesaukee. Walk or drive up the lane to get to their home. Permission has been given for us to park at the Gunstock Inn that afternoon.

5:00 p.m. Picnic Supper Hot Ham sandwiches or Turkey Sloppy Joes with sides and dessert. See Hollis Thompson or Betty Bergstrom if you’d like to bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert.     

6:30 p.m. Vesper Service at the Bastille Outdoor Chapel

For more info: Dick and Maurine Bastille (603) 293-0353 or Louise Bastille (603)630-8804.

This event is sponsored by the 200th Anniversary Committee; another time to gather as church family for fellowship and worship.

Go to---The Wetlands Boardwalk at Gunstock Mountain Resort

Faith formation meets Sunday June 9th

See you there!

In honor of our Grandpa David Smith on his 70th Birthday

from Caragh, Finley and Everly!

Altar Guild is responsible for the lovely flowers on the altar every Sunday. The following is a list of members to contact if you would like to donate:

June: Carolyn Hunt, (603) 524-5779

July: Margie Kreitler, (603) 260-3673

Aug: Mary Ellen Azem, (603) 455-0972

Sept: Catherine Tokarz, (603) 998-3811

Oct: Diane Lockwood, (603) 524-3076

Nov: John Gill, (603) 520-4248

Dec: Claudia Wright, (603) 387-5275



Women's Breakfast June 19th, 8:30am at the Water Street Cafe

please RSVP to bettobergstrom@gmail.com



Men's Breakfast June 14th, and 28th at the Water Street Cafe

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 Live-stream

●      Via live-stream 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.

Congregational Church of Laconia, UCC | 18 Veterans Square, Laconia, NH | 603.524.0668