Weekly Newsletter

Week at a Glance

MONDAY 3/30

10 am-2 pm Kitchen Closed for Cleaning

TUESDAY 3/31

10:30 am-12:30 pm Easter Seals - Cooking Activity

6-7:30 pm Girl Scouts

WEDNESDAY 4/1

9-11:30 am GYC Mobile Meals

6-8 pm Boy Scouts

THURSDAY 4/2

10:45-11:45 am "Coffee & Conversations" Book Group

12:30-2:30 pm Easter Seals Art Class - Conf. Room B

2-5 pm Isaiah's Cafe-Prep

6-7 pm GCC Choir Practice

FRIDAY 4/3

6:30-8:30 am Gilford Rotary

8 am-12 pm Isaiah's Cafe

SATURDAY 4/4

10 am-12 pm GCC Youth Bowling at Funspot (RSVP by 4/1)

SUNDAY 4/5

10 am Easter Sunday Service

No Coffee Hour

Sunday's Service

March 29, 2026

Palm Sunday

Sunday's Music

GCC Events & Announcements

Membership Committee New Member Interviews

Next up...get to know Patty Amora-Pender!

Easter Sunrise Service

The Ecumenical Easter Sunrise Service at Weirs Beach is at 6:30 am on the docks, often followed by breakfast at the Weirs United Methodist Church (35 Tower Street, Laconia). 

GCC Pastor Search Committee Update        

March 21, 2026

Pastor Search Committee

Congregation Update

Although we all wish Michael all the best as he looks ahead to his retirement in the middle of next year, we cannot help but be saddened at the prospect of not having our beloved Pastor here with us. Although a seemingly impossible task – we need to start the process of finding Michael’s replacement. To that end the Church Council has appointed the following Church Members as the Pastor Search Committee: Lynne DeVivo, Melissa Fullerton, David Gingrich, Janet Haley, Stacey Pate, Sue Ross, May Stewart, Rebecca Walkley and Howie Chandler as Chair. We are pleased to report that we have already had our first meeting and top of the agenda is to finalize a survey to be distributed to the entire Congregation. We are fortunate in that the Church Strategic Planning Committee has already prepared a great initial draft of what that survey will contain. We will be looking to get your thoughts about what qualities you would like to see in the ‘new’ minister. We are also looking to get your ideas about what you would like the future of our church to look like. Right now, our target date for the survey is early May. We will be updating you frequently as to the status of the ‘search’.  Please do not hesitate to reach out to any member of the Committee with any questions or suggestions that you have.  

Reiki

Judy Cook will offer Reiki in the Gathering Room after Sunday service on the following dates:

April 19th

May 31st

Gals' Night Out

Future GNO Dates-Stay tuned for more information!

• Friday, May 22, 2026

Online Church Directory

We now have a new Online Church Directory that you can view on either your phone or your computer. We have a large Congregation that is fortunate to be able to welcome New Members on a regular basis. Getting to know our New Members and making it easy for New Members to get to know long standing Members is a challenge. Our present printed Directory is always going to be limited by the cost and expense that it takes to try to keep it current, it will never be able to keep up with New Members and it was limited by its lack of photographs. Some of us can easily remember names, some can easily remember faces but many of us find that having both face and name together to be a huge help.  

This is a FREE service offered to our members here at GCC!

-The Directory is secure. Only those who are listed in the Directory may obtain a password.

-You can submit your own photo or let us take your photo for you!

Below, you will find a slide show that will show you everything you need to get started!

Your Membership Committee knows that some of you are over 40 and unlike your grandkids, you might require some assistance with setting this all up. We are glad to help! Just let Melissa know and we can set up a time to meet you after Church or to make a home visit!

We look forward to ‘Seeing’ you in the new Directory!

Please do not hesitate to call with any questions,

Your MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

GCC Youth Updates

Amazing Art Night with Ms. Defregger!

Upcoming Events:

New routine for this year: I will be sending out weekly emails on Monday. If we have an event that your family is planning on coming to, I NEED you to RSVP by Wednesday evenings of the event week. If I don't hear from families, I will be cancelling events Thursday morning. It's really tough to plan when I don't know who will be showing up.

Please email Amber at gccyouthprogram@gmail.com to RSVP!!

April 4th: Bowling at Funspot

(RSVP by 4/1)

10:00am-12:00 pm

Come enjoy a morning out with family and friends. This will include 2 strings of bowling and shoe rentals

Cost $12.00 per person

Location: Funspot

April 17th: Movie Night & Ice Cream Sundaes

(RSVP by 4/15)

6:00-7:30 pm

We will be watching a movie in the GCC fellowship hall. Ice cream sundaes will be provided. Parents can drop off their youth and enjoy some free time.

Location: Fellowship Hall, GCC

Any questions please email:

Amber McLane

(gccyouthprogram@gmail.com)

Egg Hunt and Easter Crafts!

Gilford Youth Center Updates

GYC Mobile Meals

Village Nursery School Updates

Planned Giving

Community Information

Join the Gilford Old Home Day Committee for an Italian Feast Fundraiser, lovingly prepared by Gilford’s own Chef Dan Barnhart of The Plate Lunch. Here’s what you need to know…

Date/Time: Saturday, April 18 at 6:30 PM

Location: Downstairs at the Gilford Community Church, 19 Potter Hill Road, Gilford

Menu: Baked jumbo stuffed shells, Italian meatballs & sweet sausage, tossed salad & rolls and a “chef’s choice” dessert.

Cost: Your $20-Donation supports the cost of Gilford Old Home Day Fireworks

Reservations: We must receive your payment by Friday, April 10 via cash or check (made payable to Gilford Old Home Day) either hand-delivered or mailed to: Gilford Parks & Rec Department, 47 Cherry Valley Road, Gilford, NH 03249. The office is located right next to the Town Clerk’s Office

Questions: Call Gilford Parks & Rec Department at 603-527-4722.

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