Neighbors in Need Special Mission Offering

In 2024, the Neighbors in Need theme is “Mental Health Justice For All!” This year’s focus is on Mental Health Justice. In 2015, the General Synod of the United Church of Christ passed a resolution to become WISE (Welcoming, Inclusive, Supportive, and Engaged) for mental health.  A just world for all is a world where the human rights and well-being of people with mental health challenges are respected, no matter who you are or where you are in life’s mental health journey.

Please join us in promoting this year’s NIN “Mental Health is a Universal Human Right” campaign at your church.  As you may recall, one-third of the offering supports Council for American Indian Ministry (CAIM). Two-thirds are used by Justice and Witness Ministries to provide grants to UCC churches and organizations as well as supporting a variety of justice initiatives, advocacy efforts, and direct service projects.

We will be celebrating and consecrating the Neighbors in Need Offering on Sunday, 9/22. You can write a check to the Church or put cash in an envelope with a note that references "NIN". Check out more details at UCC.ORG and learn much more! Thanks for your support and generosity.

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

You have an opportunity to work for peace in our world and in our communities through nonviolent action. Collaborate with UCC friends from across New Hampshire. There is a place for you - to work for a Ceasefire in Gaza, Gun Violence Prevention and to promote Just Peace Churches. For more information about the NHCUCC Peace with Justice Advocates Mission Group, contact Janet Zeller at janet.zeller@gmail.com.

Educational Forum on Christian Nationalism

Sunday September 22, 2024

Because it’s important to be clear about the terms we hear and use.

What is Christian Nationalism? What it is not?

What are the historical, cultural, and theological roots?

What are its stated goals?

After Church in the Library September 22^nd & 29^th

The New Hampshire Council of Churches

Is launching a new project addressing Christian Nationalism and associated ideologies this month via showings of the documentary film Bad Faith: Christian Nationalism’s Unholy War on Democracy. 

The showings are next Monday and Tuesday, 

September 23 and September 24, 2024.

Monday's showing will be at the Littleton Opera House and Tuesday will occur at The Red River Theater in Concord. Events to be followed by a guided discussion. All are welcome, please join us!

"Scarves & Hats in the Square"

Stitches of Love is ready for "Scarves & Hats in the Square" on

Friday, October 18 from 10a.m.-2p.m.

They will be displayed on the driveway side of the church in Veteran's Square.

Please consider knitting or crocheting a scarf, hat, or just making homemade cookies for the event. We have plenty of yarn to share in the upstairs parlor! Scarves will be accepted in the office, or contact a member of stitches.

St Vincent de Paul Thrift Store 

THRIFT STORE 

Tuesday & Thursdays: 10am - 4pm

Saturdays: 10am - 3pm

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FOOD PANTRY

WED.-  6-8 PM

MON.- 12-2 PM

Food Pantry Thanksgiving Basket

Application 2024 on their website at

stvdplaconia.org

            2024

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CHRISTMAS ANGEL PROGRAM AT

      ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

  1269 UNION AVE. LACONIA, NH

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 TUESDAY DECEMBER 3rd &  10th             4:30 PM TO 7 PM

 THURSDAY DECEMBER 5th, & 12th 4:30 PM TO 7 PM

For children ages infant to 18 years

Each child will receive clothing, socks, &

underwear/diapers. Any additional items are given through the generosity of donors.

**Custodial parents/guardians are asked to bring

appropriate paperwork if they have sole or split

custody of the children.

Book Club

September 25th 10:00a.m. in the Library

Dutch House

by Ann Pratchett

In loving memory of John Thompson

Given by Hollis & Greg Thompson

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:

Sept: Catherine Tokarz, (603) 998-3811

Oct: Diane Lockwood, (616) 826-7311

Nov: John Gill, (603) 520-4248

Dec: Claudia Wright, (603) 387-5275



Women's Breakfast October 16th, 8:30am at the Water Street Cafe

please RSVP to bettobergstrom@gmail.com



Men's Breakfast October 4th & 18th 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