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 10:45 am. All are cordially invited and encouraged to attend.

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.

“How does it feel to be on your own, with no direction home, like a complete

unknown, like a rolling stone?” Bob Dylan

“Love thy neighbor as thyself.” Matthew 22 vs 39

“Thank you, most people treat us like animals.” Food pantry friend/patron

Speaking on behalf of the team, the best part of stocking our free food pantry has been the interactions we have with those who use it. It starts with acceptance/acknowledgement, simply saying hello and being friendly. We might chat to let the person know that somebody cares. The responses have been an education and often the person just spent the previous night outdoors.

We have witnessed true need and moments of grace. There seems to be an overall gain in the process, some magic that didn’t previously exist. And “Amazing Grace” comes to mind, “I was blind but now I see.” We have seen our church staff treat so many people warmly, exceptionally. So it is about much more than providing a bit of food. It is witnessing part of our community that should not be ignored. And without a doubt it has enriched our lives.

Any church member or friend can park in front of the Parish House, observe the food

pantry for a while around 9AM, and see. It is a place where the New Testament assumes new meaning. Sometimes love is just showing up. Let a member know if you are interested in volunteering.

The food pantry team, Brad, Diane, John, Gran, John

Come help clean the sanctuary on June 8 from 9:00 until noon then share a pizza lunch 

Towels and cleaner will be provided 

See you then 

Solemn Vigil for a Cease Fire in Gaza

Thursdays at Noon

At the corner of Main and Center Street

   The silent vigil for a ceasefire in Gaza continues every Thursday in Concord from Noon-1pm at the corner of Main and Center Street. Signs are provided, or just stand in silent witness beside others. This is done in coordination with NH Peace Action, Jewish Voice for Peace, If Not Now NH, American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) and the NHCUCC Peace with Justice Advocates.  Please avoid the words genocide, ethnic cleansing, and similar terms.

Coalition for Peace and Justice in the Middle East

SAVE THE DATE



Caring Connections Annual Training Event

June 13, 2024 from 10-2 pm.

CC Pew Cards for new volunteers- place in the offering basket.

Want to know more before you volunteer? Come to our training event!

Donated by Don and Jean Clarke

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

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