Published: Saturday, September 1, 2012
NASHUA
ARLINGTON STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Summer worship hours with the Rev. Bruce Bradshaw, pastor, are at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Nursery care is available beginning at 9:20. There is communion on the first Sunday of each month. Sunday School for children is at 9:30.
There are many Bible study opportunities at Arlington Street UMC, including Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Beginning Sept. 15, there will be a Bible Study at 8:30 a.m.
Community Share-a-Meal will begin Sept. 7 from 6-7:30 p.m. Other Share-a-Meal dates are Oct. 5 and Nov. 2. Please bring a meal to share.
There will be a Roast Beef Public Supper from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sept. 15.
For more information, call 882-4663 or visit www.asumc-nh.org. The church is at 63 Arlington St. and is handicapped-accessible.
CALVARY CHAPEL AND CROSSPOINTE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Both churches meet at 48 Bridge St. at the Riverside Business Park (beind the skateboard park).
For more information, visit www.calvarynashua.org.
CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN
Through Sept. 9, there will be one Service of Word and Sacrament at 9 a.m. Coffee, juice and snack fellowship time follows this service. There will be no Parish Education hour during the summer months. Child care available.
Equal Exchange fair trade coffee, tea and chocolate will be available for purchase this Sunday.
Christ the King is at 3 Lutheran Drive. For more information, call 882-6142 or visit www.ctknashua.org.
CHRISTIAN BIBLE CHURCH
The Rev. Gary Stearn will speak at the 10 a.m. worship service this Sunday. Nursery and Children?s Church are conducted simultaneously with the church service. Sunday prayer meeting is at 6 p.m. for the government and upcoming presidential election.
Men?s Fellowship is at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Family Night is at 7 p.m. Wednesday. An adult service is conducted in the sanctuary, and youth ministries of Missionettes, Royal Rangers and youth service (teenagers) are held throughout the building.
Church prayer hour for the sick is at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Christian Bible Church Academy is now enrolling (grades 1-12) for the 2012-13 academic year.
The church is at 205 Manchester St. For more information, call 882-1055 or visit www.cbcnashua.com.
COMMUNITY CHAPEL
The church is at 5 St. Laurent St. For more information, call 883-8345.
CrossWay Christian Church
Regular worship is Sundays at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. CrossWay Christian Church is located at 503 Main Dunstable Road. For more information, call 594-0123, email office@crosswaycc.org or visit www.crosswaycc.org.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD
Sunday Eucharist services are at 8 and 9:45 a.m. through Sept. 2. A summer breakfast is served at 9 a.m. Nursery care for ages 2 and younger is available during both services.
The church is handicapped-accessible at the left side entrance. For more information, call 882-5352 weekdays or visit www.cgsnashua.org. The church is at 214 Main St.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
First Baptist is an open and inclusive church and is handicapped-accessible. Sunday service is at 9:30 a.m. Worship and a Meal will be held at 5 p.m. the first Sunday of the month.
The church is at 121 Manchester St. 882-4512 or visit www.fbcnashua.org.
THE FIRST CHURCH OF NASHUA
Sunday worship services are held at 9 a.m. through Sept. 2. Child care (infants-5) and activity time (grades 1-6) will be offered.
Summer office hours are 9 a.m.-noon and 12:30-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The office is closed on Sunday. The Thrift Shop is closed for the summer and will reopen in the fall.
The First Church is at 1 Concord St. and is handicapped-accessible. Call 882-4861 or visit www.firstchurchnashua.org.
go!Church
Services are Sunday at 10 a.m. Nursery and children?s programs are offered to age 11.
Wednesday night Bible study is at 7 p.m.
Go!Free, for those who are desirous of and committed to a successful journey toward total freedom, is at 7 p.m. Thursday.
8:10 Men?s Meeting is at 8:10 a.m. the second Sunday of month.
Go!Girls Women?s Bible Study is the third Sunday of month.
The church is at 113 W. Pearl St. Visit www.gochurchinfo.com or call 1-888-382-8832.
GRACE FELLOWSHIP
Grace Fellowship welcomes all to worship this Sunday at 8:30 or 10:30 a.m., at 43 Main St. Dress is casual, worship style contemporary, with nursery and children?s programs.
The church family includes three ethnic congregations that meet on the campus.
The Russian/Ukrainian church meets every Sunday at 12:30 p.m. at the church. Services are in Russian.
The Brazilian church meets every Sunday at 7 p.m. at the church. Services are in Portuguese
The Indian church meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at 55 Franklin St. Services are in English.
Checked out Tent of Meeting yet? This worship and prayer event starts at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Be part of this casual gathering that blends contemporary worship, spontaneous singing, antiphonal worship and Scripture declaration.
For more information visit www.gracefellowship.org/gfc_bulletin.pdf or www.gracefellowship.org or call 883-8273.
HOPE CHAPEL
Sunday Celebration is at 10 a.m. Contemporary worship, relevant Bible teaching, children?s church and nursery. Coffee/snack bar after service. Come as you are.
Youth group meets at 7 p.m. Fridays.
A Prayer Service is held at 7 p.m. Saturdays.
?Mini-Church? is held during the week.
Hope Chapel, a Foursquare Church, is at 46 Bridge St., second floor. Visit www.hopechapelnashua.com.
House of Prayer Mission International
The church is looking for volunteer musicians for Sunday services. Call the church office for more information.
House of Prayer Mission International was started in March 2012. Services are at 11 a.m. Sunday at Harbor Homes, 45 High St. A complimentary dinner is served after each service. All are welcome. 219-7169.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH
A Catholic community at 216 E. Dunstable Road, is under the guidance of the Rev. Rick St. Louis as pastor and the Rev. Eric Delisle as associate pastor.
Masses celebrated Saturdays at 5 p.m., Sundays at 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Daily Mass offered Monday through Friday at 8:30 a.m.
Reconciliation/confession is at 4 p.m. Saturdays, or by appointment.
The church now provides a link to the Lighthouse Media catalog on its website. Shop a large selection of Catholic books, DVDs and gifts, and support the parish at the same time. The ICC Gift Shop will be open 9 a.m.-noon Monday through Thursday, through Labor Day. Beginning Sept. 4, the shop will be open 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and following morning Masses on Sunday.
Register now for fall religious education programs. Forms and instructions on the church website.
For more information, call 888-0321, email office@iccnashuanh.org or visit www.iccnashuanh.org.
MAIN STREET UNITED
METHODIST
Adult Choir rehearsals will resume Sept. 6. Rehearsals held 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the Vestry. The Adult Choir participates in the 10:30 a.m. worship service during the regular year calendar, as well as the Nashua Stroll, the Easter and Christmas Cantatas, The Christmas Eve Service, Ash Wednesday service, and a Maundy Thursday Service.
Two classes of Disciple 1 will be offered in the fall. Sign up in the Vestry during coffee hour.
Volunteers for Sunday School teachers are being recruited. Needed are leaders for 2-year-olds and third- and fourth-graders.
The annual Penny Picker Drive is Oct. 13-14 and Oct. 20-21. Volunteers will be needed 2?-3 hours on those dates to gather donations. Visit www.frontdooragency.org. The Front Door Agency is the former Nashua Pastoral Care Center.
Parking is at the rear of the church.
The church is at 154 Main St. Call 882-3361 or visit www.mainstreet-umc.org.
NASHUA BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday worship services are at 9:30 a.m., and preschool-age child care is available. Adult and youth small groups and children?s Sunday School classes begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday night activities during the summer include youth group activities and adult prayer meeting and Bible study, both beginning at 6:45 p.m. Guests are always welcome.
Sam Taylor is pastor, and David Tate is youth and missions pastor. Nashua Baptist is located at 555 Broad St. For more information, visit nashuabaptistchurch.org or call 889-4020.
NASHUA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Sunday worship service is held at 10 a.m. Sunday School for children 3 and older is also held at 10 a.m., with nursery care available for children younger than 3.
Donations to the Deacons Food Cupboard are accepted every Sunday.
The church is at 1010 W. Hollis St. and is handicapped-accessible. Pastor is the Rev. Sally Newhall. For more information, call 889-1170 or visit www.nashuapresbyterian.org.
NEW FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH
For information, call 594-0531.
PARISH OF THE RESURRECTION
Do you ever ask yourself these questions: What am I looking for? How can I become part of something bigger than myself? How can I be a better person? Does God have something to say to me? How can I know the right path for me? What can I do about the loneliness I feel? How can I make a positive difference in this world? How can I come to know God?s love? Perhaps the Catholic faith can help provide some answers. We invite you to contact the Parish of the Resurrection about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, a process of prayer and study that guides a person in exploring the Catholic faith.
Parish of the Resurrection is at 449 Broad St. The Rev. John M. Grace is the pastor. Weekend Masses are Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Call 882-0925 or visit rezparish@comcast.net.
St. Aloysius of Gonzaga (ST. LOUIS DE GONZAGUE)
Masses are celebrated at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday; 7 p.m. Wednesday (in Spanish); 4 and 6 p.m. Saturdays (in Spanish) and Sundays at 9 a.m. (French and English) and 11 a.m.
For more information, call the rectory at 882-4362 or visit www.stlouisnashua.org. The church is at 48 W. Hollis St.
ST. CHRISTOPHER PARISH
Mass is held at 7:15 a.m. Monday-Friday following morning prayers that begin at 7 a.m. Weekend Masses are Saturday Vigil at 4 p.m., Sunday Masses at 8 and 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (Vietnamese). Confessions every Saturday at 3-3:30 p.m. or upon request.
The Rosary is recited every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. in the church.
St. Christopher Parish is located at 62 Manchester St. The Rev. Richard J. Kelley is pastor. Call 882-0632. Office hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday.
ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER PARISH
Weekday Mass is 8 a.m. Monday-Thursday.
Weekend Liturgy is at 4 p.m. Saturday and 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday. Confession from 3:15-3:45 p.m. Saturdays.
First Saturday Devotion as requested by Our Lady of Fatima begins with Confession at 3:15 p.m., Mass at 4 p.m. and reception of the Holy Eucharist. Immediately after Mass, in the Eucharistic Chapel, there is recitation of the Rosary and 15 minutes of guided meditation on the mysteries of the Rosary.
RCIA is the process by which people explore the Catholic faith or continue the sacramental process started but not completed as a child. Information: Deacon Ray Wheeler at 883-0757, ext. 5.
Pastor is the Rev. Bishop Francis Christian. For more information, call 883-0757 or visit www.stjoenash.org. St. Joseph Church is at 777 W. Hollis St.
ST. PATRICK CHURCH
St. Patrick?s offers Mass at 12:05 p.m. and Confessions at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.
Weekend Masses are celebrated at 4 p.m. Saturday and on Sundays at 7 a.m. (quiet Mass), 9:30 a.m. (cantor/choir and organ), and noon (cantor/choir and organ).
Confessions are heard at 3 p.m. Saturday (two priests available) and 9 and 11:30 a.m. Sunday.
The Rev. Michael Kerper serves as pastor. For more information, visit the rectory at 29 Spring St. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday or call 882-2262.
TEMPLE BETH ABRAHAM
Torah study sessions are every Thursday from 10:30 a.m.-noon with Rabbi Jon.
Evening Minyan at 7:30 is to help out a family in mourning.
Rabbi Jon?s website is www.rabbijon.com; it has resources of Jewish study, his own podcasts and more.
Everyone is welcome to an evening of Israeli Folk Dancing at 8 p.m. every Wednesday. Admission is free to all.
Temple Beth Abraham is at 4 Raymond St. For all of the latest activities and announcements, visit www.tbanashua.org.
Tolles street mission
Worship Services are 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays (Pentecostal Worship and Praise along with scripture), conducted by Senior Pastor Mary Springstead. Monday Evening Men?s Prayer is from 7-9. On Wednesday evenings, worship is from 7-9. On Friday evenings, The Tolles Street Mission has youth services from 6:30-8:30. The youth ministry exists to reach the community of Greater Nashua.
The Tolles Street Mission is at 52 Whitney St. Call 880-4984 or email pr@tsmm.org.
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIst
Summer Sunday worship is at 10 a.m. in the chapel. Childcare is available.
For more information, visit www.uunashua.org or call 882-1091. The church is at 58 Lowell St., Nashua.
THE UPPER ROOM
The Upper Room Compassionate Ministries at 36 Tolles St. offers Bible study from 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesdays. On Sundays from 10:30-11:30 a.m., the Brazilian Maranatha Christian Church will have services in English. For more information, email urcm@juno.com or call 595-2039. For a Brazilian contact, call Paul at 1-781-799-2217.
AMHERST
CHRIST?S CHURCH
Christ?s Church of Amherst is at 58 Merrimack Road. For more information, visit www.ccnh.org.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Sunday Discipleship classes from 9-10 a.m., children?s class (grades 1-6) from 10-10:30 and Worship service at 10:30. Children?s church for preschoolers during service. Child care provided for infants.
Amherst Christian Church is at 134 Hollis Road. For more information, visit www.amherstchristianchurch.org or call 672-1541.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF AMHERST, UCC
The church is proud to be an official open and affirming congregation. Sunday Worship is at 10 a.m. Children 2 years old through seventh grade attend church school following the Children?s Time in the service. Nursery care is provided. All are cordially invited to coffee hour in the Community Room immediately following the service.
Read about the Toyota Prius Car Raffle, to benefit the preservation of the Historic Meeting House, at ccamherst.org.
Women?s Association Rummage Sale is Sept. 28 and 29. Community auction is Sept. 22.
Regular meeting groups will resume in the fall.
The church is at 11 Church St. on the common in Amherst Village. For more information, call 673-3231 or visit www.ccamherst.org.
CONGREGATION BETENU
Kabbalat Shabbat is at 7:30 p.m. Fridays.
Congregation Betenu offers a three-year rotating cycle of courses. Year 1: Israel: The history, the culture, etc. Year 2: Comparative Religion: Contrast Judaism with the other major religions of the world. Year 3: Anti-Semitism: Its history and its causes. Anyone older than 13 through high school, and of any faith, may choose to attend. At least half of each class is an opportunity to discuss life and living as it applies to Judaism. The classes are open to the general public.
Congregation Betenu religious school is now welcoming new students for the 2012-13 school year. The school offers a comprehensive Jewish education for students in grades K-7 and has weekly Sunday sessions.
Congregation Betenu is a URJ/Reform synagogue at 5 Northern Blvd. For more information, call 886-1633 or visit www.betenu.org.
EARTHEN VESSELS MINISTRIES
Services are Sunday mornings at 11.
The Earthen Vessels Ministries Book Club discussion group ?The Shack? is Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 1741 S. Willow St. in Manchester. The phone number is 668-5557.
The church is interested in beginning a support group for Christian evangelical families of gays. If you are interested, contact the church.
Earthen Vessels Ministries is at P.O. Box 1247, Amherst, 305-6079. The priest is the Rev. Carol Baker. www.earthenvesselsministries.com.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday morning worship is at 10 a.m. Immediately after worship, there are Adult and Teen breakout discussion groups from 11:30 a.m.-noon. SuperChurch for children (age 4-grade 7) is held during sermon time and discussion groups.
Prayer Service is held every Sunday night at 6 p.m.
First Baptist Church of Amherst is at 251?2 Middle St. For more information, call 673-4063 or visit amherstfirstbaptist.com.
MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH OF AMHERST
Summer worship is at 9:30 a.m. with refreshments and fellowship at 10:30. Nursery available, church is fully accessible, all are welcome.
The church is at 303 Route 101 (next to the flower shop) and can be reached at 673-2011, www.messiahnh.org or messiahnh@comcast.net. Pastor is the Rev. Tom Teichmann.
NEW HOPE CHURCH
Sunday service is at 10 a.m.
New Hope Church is at the Meeting Place between the Amherst post office and Citizens Bank, 199 Route 101. For more information, call the Rev. John Rotch at 672-2434, email newhopeag@hotmail.com or visit www.newhopeag.net.
SOUHEGAN CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Souhegan Christian Church invites visitors to worship with the congregation. Sunday worship is at 10:30 a.m., followed by fellowship time. Child care is available for infants through age 3. Children?s church is available for youth age 3 through sixth grade. Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of each month.
APoC, a youth group for grades 7-12, meets 7-8:30 p.m. every first and third Sunday of the month. There are several small groups that meet throughout the week; call or visit the church?s website for more information.
The church is at 5 Route 101A, Unit 2, Amherst, and is pastored by Ray McDaid. Call 672-6759 or visit www.sccofnh.org for more information.
ST. LUKE?s Traditional ANGLICAN CHURCH
All are invited and welcome Sunday worship and the celebration of Holy Eucharist using the traditional ?1928 Book of Common Prayer? at 8:30 a.m. through Sept. 2. Nursery available.
Tuesday evening Bible Study with Soup Supper is 5:45-7 p.m.
Bible study is at 11 a.m.-noon Saturdays in the church.
The church is at 3 Limbo Lane, Amherst, and can be reached at 672-6054 or www.st-luke.amherst.nh.us.
ST. PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Sunday services begin at 9:30 a.m. Nursery service is available. For more information, call the Rev. Joel Petermann or the Rev. Brain Schuessler at 821-9891, email pastor@stpaul-amherst.org or visit www.stpaul-amherst.org.
The church is at 3 Craftsman Lane in Amherst.
Tree of Life Interfaith Temple
Interfaith worship services offered the first Sunday of every month at 11 a.m., led by the Rev. Stephanie Rutt. Worship is nontraditional and informal, focusing on the experience of the Divine. A typical service uses a theme of words woven through singing, chanting and drumming. While we do not have a nursery, children are welcome. Refreshments and fellowship follow.
The temple is at 5 Northern Blvd., Unit 8. For more information on the temple, seminary and more, call 546-2320 or visit www.tolinter
faithtemple.org.
BEDFORD
Bethany Covenant church
The church is at 1 Covenant Way, Route 101, in Bedford. For more information, call 472-5545 or visit www.bethany
covenant.com.
Bedford Community Church
The church is at 56 Old Bedford Road. Call 641-0124, ext. 305, or visit www.bedfordcc.org.
Bedford FourSquare Church
The church is at 12 Station Road.
BEDFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The church is at 4 Church Road. Visit www.bedford
presbyterian.org or call 472-5841.
BROOKLINE
Brookline Community Church
Sunday worship at Lake Potanipo will resume at 9 a.m. Sept. 2 and Sept. 9. Sunday worship will be at the church at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 16, 23 and 30. In case of rain on the scheduled lake dates, service will be held at the church at 9:30 a.m.
More information is available at www.bccnh.org.
Cornerstone Bible Church
Summer schedule is in effect. Worship service for all ages is at 10:15 a.m. Sunday. Young children will be dismissed to a children?s class/nursery.
CBC meets at the Brookline Chapel, 36 Main St. For information, contact Pastor Damon Thomas at 465-8700 or email cornerstonebible@hotmail.com or visit www.cbc-nh.com.
St. Mary?s Old catholic church
The church is an Independent Catholic parish, with service at 6 p.m. Saturday. Service is held at the Brookline Chapel, 36 Main St. Confession is heard beginning at 5:30 p.m.
The church is handicapped-
accessible, and all are welcome, regardless of denominational background. Our pastor, the Rev. Timothy Johnson II, is a married Catholic priest.
For more information, visit www.saintmarysocc.org or email Johnson at revtim@saintmarysocc.org.
GREENVILLE
Greenville Community Christian Church
The church is at the corner of Pleasant and Main streets.
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church is at 15 High St., Greenville.
HOLLIS
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
OF HOLLIS
All are welcome to worship this Sunday at 9 a.m. as the congregation welcomes back Rev. Smith from vacation.
Church school begins with Rally Day on Sept. 9, when the church switches to two service times, 9 and 10:30 a.m. Registrations for Sunday School for Nursery through seventh grade will start then. An all-church picnic will follow the 10:30 a.m. worship time. Bring a dish to share and hamburgers/hotdogs and beverages will be provided.
Remember to continue to recycle your newspapers in the bin in the parking lot. Help Mission Trip campers and the Earth.
The Coat and Sweater drive continues through September for the annual Davis Funeral Home Sweater Drive. Gently used and cleaned coats and sweaters can be left in the grocery cart outside the church office.
For more information, visit www.hollischurch.org or call 465-7797. Located at 3 Monument Square. Office open 8 a.m.-noon weekdays.
FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. and is followed by a 10:30 worship service.
Prayer meeting is Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
On Friday nights at 6 is the Kids Klubs for kindergarten-sixth grade. Youth Group for teens in grades 7-12 begins at 7:30.
Young adults meet each Sunday, and there is Women?s Bible Study every Friday morning at 9:30.
There is child care available in the church?s expanded nursery for infants to age 3 during the worship service. Coffee time follows each service.
The church is at 43 Wheeler Road, Hollis, and can be reached at 465-7764 or faithbaptisthollis@gmail.com.
HUDSON
CALVARY ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Sunday mornings begin with Sunday School for children at 9 a.m. and fellowship and Bible lesson at 9:30 for the adults. Worship service starts at 10. Children are invited to attend children church after the song service. Sunday evening service begins at 6 p.m. The youth group meets at 6. A pot luck dinner starting at 6:30 p.m. precedes the Wednesday evening small group Bible study. For more information, call 595-2988.
Calvary Assembly of God Spanish, led by Pastor and Mrs. Ramon Hernandez, celebrates at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the sanctuary. Services also at 7 p.m. Fridays. For more information on the New Calvary Spanish congregation, call Pastor Hernandez at 1-615-479-6731.
Both churches meet at 284 Webster St.
COMMUNITY CHURCH
Sunday services with Communion are held at 10 a.m. Coffee hour follows. Nursery care is available.
Bible Study, led by the Rev. Patricia Gerry-Karajanes, is at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays.
The Thrift Shop is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays and the second Saturday of the month, September through June. Featuring gently used clothing for men, women and children.
The church is at 19 Central St. 883-7501.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
To learn more about the First Baptist Church of Hudson, including Sunday School classes, visit www.firstbaptisthudson.com or call 882-6116.
The First Baptist Church is at 236 Central St., Route 111.
NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Worship service is at 10 a.m. Sundays. School for Life (Sunday school) will follow at 11:15 a.m. for children and adults.
For more information, call 598-9000 or visit www.newlifechristianchurch.org.
New Life Christian Church is at 272 Lowell Road.
ST. KATHRYN?S church
Weekend Masses are at 4 p.m. Saturday and at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Weekday Mass is at 9 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and at 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
Confessions are 6:30-6:50 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 9:30-10 a.m. and 3-3:30 p.m. Saturday. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 5:30-8:45 a.m. and 1-7 p.m. every Wednesday.
The church is at 4 Dracut Road in Hudson. For more information, call 882-7793.
LITCHFIELD
LITCHFIELD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Litchfield Presbyterian Church offers a congregation that is caring and community-based. A food pantry is available. For more information, visit www.litchfieldchurch.org or call 424-6057.
The church is at 259 Charles Bancroft Highway.
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH
The church is at 9 St. Francis Way.
LONDONDERRY
Londonderry Christian Church
The church is at 372 Mammoth Road and services are at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Sundays.
ORCHARD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Call the church offices at 425-6231. The offices are at 183 Mammoth Road.
St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church
The church is at One South Road, Londonderry. Call 432-8711 or visit http://saintmarkevangelist.com.
St. Jude parish to host RCIA program
St. Jude Parish will host an informative and educational program beginning this fall for those who are contemplating entering the Roman Catholic faith or who currently are Catholic but have not yet completed their sacramental preparation for Eucharist or Confirmation. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults enables individuals to learn more about the Catholic faith while attempting to discern if they are being called to become Catholic. The formats for the sessions are informal while informative. Anyone interested in learning more about the program should call Ann Marie Hilchey at 548-0531 or call the parish office at 432-3333.
UNITED METHODIST
On Sundays, traditional worship services are at 7:45 and 11 a.m. and a Living Well Service is at 9 a.m.
The church is at 258 Mammoth Road. For more information, call 432-7083 or visit www.londonderryumc.org.
LYNDEBOROUGH
United Church of Lyndeborough
Sunday worship is at 9:30 a.m., with coffee hour to follow. After-school program for all area youth in grades 1-6 is from 3-4 p.m. on Mondays. The church is at the corner of Forest and Putnam Hill roads. For more information, call 654-6358.
MASON
MASON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
The church worships at 10 a.m. Sundays. There is child care available during the service. The pastor is the Rev. Chris Owen. The church is at 33 Valley Road. For more information, visit www.mason
congregationalchurch.org.
MERRIMACK
BEDFORD ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday mornings begin with coffee and fellowship at 9:30 a.m., and worship service begins at 10 a.m. Trained volunteers provide a safe nursery for babies and toddlers, and there is a children?s church for kindergarten-third grade. Small groups gather throughout the region during the week.
The facilities are at 67 Bedford Road. For more information, visit www.bedfordroad.org or call 424-9623.
CHURCH AT THE INTERSECTION
The congregation invites all to join it Sundays at 9 a.m. at the Cinemagic at 11 Executive Park Drive to find out more and to enjoy a time of worship and fellowship. Come early to enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast. Kids can attend Superchurch, a five-year through-the-Bible adventure. Each week, a combination of skits, interviews with biblical characters, object lessons, Bible Time Theater and puppetry.
For more information, visit www.intersectionchurch.com or call 262-5726.
FAITH EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Services are Sundays at 8:30 and 10 a.m.
Faith Episcopal Church is at Wheeler Memorial Chapel, 590 Daniel Webster Highway.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL church of Merrimack
Sunday worship is at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday school for all ages is at 9:30 a.m.
For more information, call 424-3947, email the church secretary at fccsecretary@fccmerrnh.org or visit www.fccmerrnh.org.
MERRIMACK BAPTIST TEMPLE
For more information, call 494-8205. The temple is at 17 Pleasant St.
MERRIMACK VALLEY BAPTIST
Morning services are Sunday at 8:45 and 10:15 a.m. Adult Sunday school classes and children?s programs are offered during both services. Sunday night services begin at 6 p.m.
Adult Bible study, youth group (grades 7-12) and Awana (children age 3-Grade 6) begin at 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays.
Nursery is offered during all services. Ministries include Children, Youth, College and Career, Ladies?, Men?s, Senior Saint?s, Music, and Special Needs Ministries, as well as Biblical Counseling.
The church is at 517 Boston Post Road. For more information, call 595-0955 or visit www.mvbc.org. Live streaming of Sunday services can be found on the website.
OUR LADY OF MERCY
For those interested in learning about becoming Catholic, informational sessions will be starting soon. For more information, contact Christine Patterson, pastoral associate at Our Lady of Mercy, at 424-3757 or email at cpatterson1@olmnh.org.
The church is at 16 Baboosic Lake Road. For more information, call 424-3757 or visit olmnh.org.
RIVERSIDE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. The nursery and activities for children and youth are also available. On Tuesdays, the RCC Food Pantry serves residents in the local community who need assistance.
The church is at 27 Depot St. in the office park. For more information, call 424-1711 or visit www.riversidechristian.com.
ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Worship is Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 6 p.m.
The Senior High Youth Group meets 6-8 p.m. Sundays during the school year. The Junior Youth Group meets 4-6 p.m. twice a month on Sundays.
A Beef Kabob Dinner will be held 5-6:30 p.m. Sept. 22. $6-$10. Purchase tickets at the door or call the church office to reserve them.
The Ark is open every Tuesday from 9:30 a.m.-noon. Free, gently worn clothing is available to anyone in need.
St. James is at 646 Daniel Webster Highway. For more information, call 424-7459.
ST. JOHN NEUMANN PARISh
Daily Mass is offered at 12:15 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
Weekend Mass schedule is 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday. Reconciliation is offered at 4:30 p.m. Saturday or by appointment; call the office to schedule.
This family-centered community offers a variety of activities and programs. The Yarn Ministry meets Wednesday mornings in Room 3 to knit and pray. The Day Away Program is offered Thursdays. Each Friday, the Food Pantry is open to local residents in need. There are a variety of youth activities. For more information, visit sjnnh.org, email the church at office@sjnnh.org or call the office at 880-4689.
The church is at 708 Milford Road.
The Son of God Fellowship
The Son of God Fellowship is open from 1-6 p.m. Sundays and 5-10 p.m. Thursdays at the John O?Leary Adult Center, 4 Church St. Come anytime during open hours.
There is a prayer area as well. Day care for 9 years and younger. Refreshments and variety of food.
Contact Pastor Bernard Lemire at 429-0365 or bernielemire@yahoo.com.
MILFORD
THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH
On Sundays, discipleship is at 9:30 a.m., worship is 10:30 a.m. and Plain Brown Wrapper is at 4 p.m.
The board meeting is the second Monday of the month, Stephen?s Ministry meets the third Monday, and the Elders? meeting is the fourth Monday.
Weekly Bible study is at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Reflection is at 6 p.m. Thursday.
Men?s Bible Study is the second Saturday of the month, and Women?s Bible study is the third Saturday of the month.
The Bridge Community Church (formerly called First Baptist Church) is at 65 West St., Milford. Call the church at 673-5191 or visit www.bridgechurchnh.com.
Burns Hill Christian
Burns Hill Christian Fellowship is a nondenominational church dedicated to furthering the Kingdom of God in the Souhegan Valley. Sunday meeting begins at 10 a.m. at 37 Wilton Road (Pine Valley Mill) in Milford.
Weekly meetings include Royal Rangers, a high-energy program for boys in kindergarten-Grade 12, at 7 p.m. Wednesdays.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE READING ROOM
The Reading Room is at 87 Union Square, on the Oval, and is open 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, 7-7:45 p.m. Wednesday and 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. the first Sunday of the month. Special events on Tuesday and Thursday at 2 p.m.
For more information, call 673-5274 or email readingroom@csmilfordnh.org.
CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOUR
Services are at 8 and 10 a.m. Sundays.
The Church of Our Saviour is located just off the Oval at 10 Amherst St. Parking is available in the outer perimeter of the Rite Aid parking lot or in other nearby lots. Parking is prohibited on Highland Avenue. For more information, call 673-3309 or visit www.coosmilford.org.
COLONIAL HILLS BAPTIST
Colonial Hills Baptist Church holds Sunday school for grades 1-12 at 9 a.m.; morning services are at 10. There is Bible Study and Prayer Wednesdays at 7 p.m. The church is at 54 Melendy Road. Visit www.chbcnh.org.
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST
Sunday Service and Sunday School are at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Meeting is at 8 p.m.
The church is at 103 South St. Child care is provided for very young children. For more information, call 673-5274.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL
Worship is at 10 a.m.
Sunday evening Bible Study is at 6:30 p.m., and Sunday morning book study (for adults) begins at 9 a.m.
The church is at 10 Union St. For more information, call 673-3713, email milforducc@firstccmnh.org or visit www.firstccmnh.org.
Granite Baptist Church
Sunday morning worship service is from 10-11 a.m. at the Boys & Girls Club, 56 Mont Vernon Road. Sunday School is held from 9-9:45 a.m. Nursery is available. For more information, visit www.granitebaptist.net.
Light of the World Christian Church
For more information, contact the church office at 673-9324 or visit www.lwccnh.org.
MILFORD UNITED METHODIST
For the summer, the Spirit Celebration, led by a contemporary praise band, begins at 8:30 a.m. Traditional worship, with the Chancel Choir, is held at 10 a.m.
At 5 p.m. the second Saturday of every month, the Broken Bread Cafe offers a worship service built around a shared meal and included music, poetry and activities.
The church has free child care with paging system and hearing-assist technology available during all services.
The Milford United Methodist Church is at 327 North River Road. For more information, call 673-2669, email office@milfordumc.org or visit www.milfordumc.org.
Rosary altar society
The Rosary Altar Society of St. Patrick?s Church in Milford meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month. Every month, there is a new agenda. Join them for Benediction and praying the Rosary.
For more information about the Rosary Altar Society, call Amy Guthrie, president, at 672-1254.
St. Patrick Church
The church is at 34 Amherst St.
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
UUCM is a liberal religious community and a voice for social justice drawn from diverse traditions. The Rev. Barbara McKusick Liscord, Minister; Johanna Seale, Director of Lifespan Religious Education.
Sunday services begin at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 9. The annual water communion ingathering service will be held Sept. 16. Childcare (infant to 2 years) is available. Children?s programming registration is open for the fall.
UUCM hosts a free community dinner the third Wednesday of each month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the church hall. Open to everyone in Milford and surrounding towns.
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation is located at 20 Elm St. Visit www.uucm.org or call 673-1870.
MONT VERNON
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Sunday worship is at 9:30 a.m., with fellowship following, through Sept. 9. On Sept. 9, we will return to the regular workship time of 10:30 a.m. In addition, Sept. 9 is Rally Day, the official kick-off of the Sunday School year, and includes the Blessing of the Backpacks. Sunday School resumes Sept. 16.
Wednesday House of Prayer is at 6 p.m. every Wednesday, with Communion at 6:30 p.m.
Mont Vernon Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, is at the top of Route 13 at 4 S. Main St. For more information, call 673-3500 Tuesday or Thursday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., or visit www.montvernonchurch.org.
NEW IPSWICH
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Bible study Wednesday night is at 7; Sunday school classes are at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship at 10:45 a.m. The church is at 156 Main St. For more information, visit www.ni-cc.org.
PELHAM
THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL
The First Congregational Church is at 2 Main St. Sunday worship is at 10 a.m. For more information, call 635-7025 or visit www.pelhamucc.org.
ST. PATRICK PARISH
The church is at 12 Main St., Pelham.
TEMPLE
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF TEMPLE
The Congregational Church of Temple is at RR 45, Temple. For more information, all 878-4177.
WILTON
FIRST UNITARIAN CONGREGATIONAL SOCIETY
Church services are at 10:30 a.m., followed by coffee hour at The Red House. Children join in the opening portion of the service and then have time for age-appropriate Sunday school programs.
The church is on Isaac Frye Highway in Wilton Center. For more information, call 654-9518, email admin@uuwilton.org or visit www.uuwilton.org.
The church society offers rentals of the Red House in Wilton Center. For rental details, call Joyce at 654-9784.
GOOD NEWS BIBLE CHURCH
All are welcome to attend Sunday morning worship services at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided for children birth-age 2. Our facility is handicaped-accessible. Join the congregation as it worships through prayer, song and reflection on God?s divine words. The church is located off Route 101 at 27 Hutchinson Road. For more information, visit www.goodnewswiltonnh.org or call 654-6396.
Sacred Heart Church
Sacred Heart Church is at 47 Maple St.
SECOND CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Second Congregational Church Sunday school is at 9 a.m. Worship is at 10:15 a.m. with the Rev. Cassie Emmanuel. Choir practice is at 9:15 a.m.
The Parish Hall is available for rental. The church and hall are located at 25 Gregg St. For more information, call Sophia at the church office at 654-9045, or visit www.2ccwilton.org.
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