Congregational Events

In order to have your local church's event posted here these things are required:

• a written announcement or flier about the event must be received at least three weeks in advance of the event date. Events should be sent to Congregational Events.
• sponsorship of the event by a congregation in covenant with the New Hampshire Conference, United Church of Christ.

While it is assumed that these events will be edifying for the life and ministry of the Church, the New Hampshire Conference, United Church of Christ does not endorse any particular event.

RECURRING MONTHLY EVENTS

Last Friday of each month
Drive-through Spaghetti Supper
5:00 - 6:30 PM

First Parish Church, UCC
47 East Derry Road
East Derry, NH 03041

Spaghetti Suppers are held the last Friday of every month. Suppers are free and open to the community.  The meal offers a generous portion of spaghetti with tomato sauce, meatballs green beans, garlic bread and dessert.  In the summer months, June - August, we offer fresh garden salad.  Until further notice, the suppers will be boxed and ready for pick up.

All are welcome!

ONE TIME EVENTS

Becky Field Photography on view at Newfields Community Church

April 23rd through May 21

Photo by Becky Field

The Newfields Community Church is excited to announce an “Immigration Art Exhibition” to be on display at the church from April 23 through May 21: “Crying in the Wilderness: An Immigrant’s Journey in Detention'' featuring photos by Becky Field. An opening reception is scheduled for Sunday, April 23 from 10:30-12:00 in the lower level of the church, following worship. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited.

This exhibition features photos, words and artwork illustrating the physical and emotional toll of immigrant detention. “Crying in the Wilderness: An Immigrant’s Journey in Detention” includes 10 large black-and-white photos printed on canvas and suspended within a freestanding black frame with black cord, symbolizing the bondage of detention.

“Art has a way of touching the heart in ways that words fall short,” says Pastor Cheryl Stromski, “and to read the prose, written by the hand of the one who has suffered allows us to enter more intimately into the world of the immigrant.” This exhibit encourages reflection and develops empathy and compassion. It is free and open to the public:

Tuesday and Thursday 12:00-6:00 pm and Saturdays from 4:00-7:00

or by appointment by calling: 603-828-5234. This exhibit is supported in part by a grant from the NH State Council on the Arts.

Merrimack Valley Ringers concert at South Church, Concord June 4th at 3:00pm

Merrimack Valley Ringers:  South Church will be hosting the Merrimack Valley Ringers in concert on Sunday, June 4 at 3pm. Currently celebrating their 21st season, the Merrimack Valley Ringers are an auditioned community handbell ensemble devoted to sharing the art of handbells and handchimes with everyone.  MVR’s members delight audiences with their infectious joy and make it their goal to capture their audience from the first note with their gusto and warmth.  Considered partners in each performance, audiences are drawn in by the ensemble’s personality, spontaneity, and unflappable spirit.   The concert is free, however a free-will offering will be taken to support the South Church operating budget.  For more information about MVR's Spring Concert series, check out their website.  www.mvringers.org