Please join us in welcoming Atkinson Congregational Church in Atkinson, NH, as a newly-certified Open and Affirming congregation! The church’s ONA Covenant reads: Jesus didn't turn anyone away, and neither do we. As an Open & Affirming church, Atkinson Congregational Church, the Light on the Hill, makes a public covenant to celebrate and welcome people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. We uphold the dignity and worth of each person and families in all their diverse forms. All are welcome to participate in the full life and ministry of our congregation and to worship alongside us as we grow together in faith. “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.” (John 13:34)
The Rev. Slade Hogan has accepted the invitation of the Community Church of Milton to be their Pastor and Teacher. The congregation is holding an Installation Service for Rev. Hogan on October 2, 2022 at 4:00 PM and inviting area congregations to join in celebrating Rev. Hogan’s call to serve them.
Ms. Cynthia D’Andrea has accepted the invitation of the South Newbury Union Church, United Church of Christ, to become their Transitional Minister. Cynthia is a Member in Discernment with the Hillsborough Association. She will begin her ministry at South Newbury on October 2, 2022.
The Merrimack Association will hold its Fall Meeting on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 1:30 PM at the First Congregational Church, Meredith. The meeting will be followed by the 3:00 PM Service of Installation for the Rev. Dr. Peter Lovett.
The Rev. Linda Hey will conclude her ministry as Interim Minister at the First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, of Hampton. Her last Sunday at Hampton will be on October 2, 2022.
The Rev. Neil Wilson has announced his resignation from the role of Pastor and Teacher of the Laconia Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, and his retirement from active ministry. Neil’s last Sunday at Laconia will be October 23, 2022.
The Southwest Association of the New Hampshire Conference of the United Church of Christ will gather at the United Church in Acworth, United Church of Christ, to install Ms. Maureen Adams as Pastor and Teacher at 3:00 PM on Sunday, October 30, 2022.
The Rockingham Association of the New Hampshire Conference of the United Church of Christ will gather at the Newfields Community Church for a Service of Installation for the Rev. Cheryl Stromski at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 30, 2022.
The Southwest Association will hold its Annual Meeting on Sunday, November 06, 2022 at 1:00 PM via Zoom.
The Grafton Orange Sullivan Association will hold its Fall Meeting on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 2:00 PM via Zoom.