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Religious events for the week of Aug. 24, 2013

By Staff | Aug 24, 2013

NASHUA

BUSINESSMEN’S FELLOWSHIP MEETING

The Businessmen’s Fellowship International U.S.A. – Nashua Chapter will hold its monthly breakfast meeting at 8 a.m. Sept. 7 at New Beginnings Fellowship, 6 Spruce St. This is a free men’s-only continental breakfast. Bring a friend and enjoy a time of prayer, fellowship and uplifting testimonies. Information: Sonny Johnson at 672-8085 or Jack Jackson at 732-0097.

ARLINGTON STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

The church is at 63 Arlington St. in Crown Hill. Summer worship service is at 9:30 a.m. Sundays, through Sept. 1. Nursery care is available. Communion is the first Sunday of each month. Service time will return to 10 a.m. on Sept. 8.

For more information, call 882-4663 or visit www.ASUMC.net.

BLESSED JOHN XXIII PARISH

Mass is celebrated at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at St. John the Evangelist Church; at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Infant Jesus Church; at 4 p.m. Saturday at St. John the Evangelist; and at 6 p.m. Saturday at Infant Jesus. Sunday services are held at 8 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist, 10:30 a.m. at Infant Jesus and 12:15 p.m. in Portuguese at Infant Jesus.

Infant Jesus Church is at 121 Allds St., Nashua, and St. John the Evangelist Church is at 25 Library St., Hudson. For more information, call 882-2462.

CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The church meets at the Seventh-day Adventist Church building at 20 Robinson Road. Worship service is held at 10:30 a.m., and the Lord’s Supper is celebrated on the first Sunday of the month. Child care and a crying room are available.

For more information, call 889-3105 or visit www.nashua
pca.org
.

CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN

For the summer, there is only one Service of Word and Sacrament at 9 a.m. Sunday; coffee, juice and snack fellowship follows the service. Child care is available. There is no parish education hour during the summer months.

The Chapel School Preschool 2013-14 school year has openings in the following classes: Tuesday-Thursday mornings for 3-year-olds, Tuesday-Thursday afternoons for 3-year-olds, and afternoon kindergarten. The school year begins Sept. 3. Call 882-6142, ext. 14, to enroll. Visit www.chapelschool.org for more information.

Christ the King is at 3 Lutheran Drive. For more information, call 882-6142 or visit www.ctknashua.org.

CHRISTIAN BIBLE CHURCH

Sunday service is at 10 a.m. Nursery and children’s church are conducted simultaneously with the church service. Sunday evening prayer meeting for our government is at 6 p.m.

Family Night is at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. 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 meeting is at 6 p.m. Thursday.

Christian Bible Church Academy is now enrolling (grades 1-12) for the 2013-14 academic year.

The church is at 205 Manchester St. For more information, call 882-1055 or visit www.cbcnashua.com.

Cross pointe community Church

Sunday services are at 11 a.m. at the Riverside Business Park, 48 Bridge St., second floor. Visit crosspointe-
hudson.org
.

Crossway christian church

Sunday worship times are at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the Pond Campus, 503 Main Dunstable Road, and at 9:30 and 11 a.m. at the Downtown Campus, 27 Burke St.

For more information, contact the church office at 594-0123 or office@crosswaycc.org or visit www.crosswaycc.org.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD

Sunday Eucharists during the summer are at 8 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. through Sept. 1. 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.

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH

The church is at 3 Pine St. For more information, call 594-8800 or visit www.
nashuafbc.com
.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

First Baptist is “An Open and Inclusive Community of Faith” and is handicapped-accessible. The Rev. Margaret E. Lewis is pastor.

Sunday service is at 9:30 a.m. until after Labor Day. Children and youth leave during the service for Sunday School classes. Worship and a Meal will be at 5 p.m. the first Sunday of the month. The youth group meets at 7 p.m. Sundays.

The church is at 121 Manchester St. Call 882-4512 or visit www.fbcnashua.org.

THE FIRST CHURCH OF NASHUA

Summer Sunday worship is at 9 a.m. through Sept. 1. Child care is available for children 5 and younger and activity time is available for children in grades 1-6.

Summer office hours are 9 a.m.-noon and 12:30-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The office is closed on Sunday.

The First Church 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.

First Church of Christ Scientist

Sunday services are at 10:30 a.m. Services are also at 7 p.m. Wednesdays.

The Reading Room hours are 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, 6:30-7 p.m. Wednesday and noon-3:30 p.m. Thursday.

The church is at 115 Concord St. 882-0791 or http://
christiansciencenashua.com
.

go!Church

Services are Sunday at 10 a.m. Nursery and children’s programs are offered to children 11 and younger.

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.

Youth Group for children ages 13-17 meets 7-9 p.m. Friday.

en’s Meeting is at 8:10 a.m. the second Saturday of each month.

Go!Girls Women’s Bible Study is the third Saturday of each month.

The church is at 113 W. Pearl St. Visit www.gochurchinfo.com or call 1-888-382-8832.

GRACE FELLOWSHIP

Grace Fellowship worship is at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday 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 church campus.

The Russian church meets at 1 p.m. Sundays at 43 Main St. Services are in Russian/English.

The Brazilian church meets at 7 p.m. Sundays at 43 Main St. Services are in Portuguese/English.

The Indian church meets at 7 p.m. Fridays at 55 Franklin St. Services are in English.

Have you checked out our Tent of Meeting? This dynamic worship and prayer event starts at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Be part of this casual gathering that blends contemporary worship, spontaneous singing, antiphonal worship, and Scripture declaration.

Visit the online calendar at www.gracefellowship.org/gfc_bulletin.pdf or call 883-8273.

Grace Lutheran

Grace Lutheran Church holds Sunday worship services at 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. Second service includes children’s church and nursery care. Sunday school for all ages is at 9:30 a.m.

Grace Lutheran Church is at 130 Spit Brook Road. For more information, call 888-7579 or visit www.gracelutheran
nashua.org
.

HOPE CHAPEL

Sunday Celebration is at 10 a.m. with 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. Friday.

A Prayer Service is held at 7 p.m. Saturday.

“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 House of Prayer Mission International hosts Sunday services at 11 a.m. at the Harbor Homes facility, 45 High St. Complimentary dinner served after each service. All are welcome.

Musicians are being sought for Sunday services. Call 219-7169.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH

The parish is a vibrant Catholic community located at 216 E. Dunstable Road, under the guidance of the Rev. Rick St. Louis as pastor and the Rev. Eric Delisle as associate pastor.

Masses are celebrated Saturdays at 5 p.m., Sundays at 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Daily Mass offered Monday-Friday at 8:30 a.m. Confession at 4 p.m. Saturdays or by appointment.

Register now for fall religious education programs. All information, forms and instructions are available on the homepage of the parish website, the back of the church and outside the parish office. Or call Peg Bush at 889-2798. Registrations received after Aug. 31 will incur a $20 late fee.

The ICC Gift Shop hours will be 9 a.m.-noon Monday-
Thursday, through Labor Day.

For more information, call 888-0321, email office@iccnashuanh.org or visit www.iccnashuanh.org.

MAIN STREET UNITED
METHODIST

Worship is at 9:30 a.m. through the summer. Regular schedule resumes Sept. 8.

The annual teacher picnic will be held 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 25. If you are planning to teach Sunday School this coming year, we hope you can make it to review some important upcoming news for the Sunday School Year.

Main Street Music program resumes rehearsals Thursday, Sept. 5. The Bell Choir will rehearse in the Sanctuary from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The adult choir will rehearse in the Vestry from 7:30-8:30 p.m.

The Food Pantry is looking for food donations and volunteers to pack the bags, distribute the bags, or assist with food sorting at the New Hampshire Food Bank. Contact the church office with questions.

The church is at 154 Main St. Large-print hymnals and bulletins are available, as are hearing devices. Parking is at the rear. Call 882-3361.

MORIAH CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Moriah Christian Church holds a 10 a.m. service Sundays. There is a children’s church meeting during service, and all are invited to a light lunch following the service. The church meets at 4 Townsend West, Unit 15.

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 begin with fellowship supper at 6 p.m., followed by children’s and youth groups and adult Bible study and prayer meeting, all beginning at 6:45 p.m.

Sam Taylor is pastor and David Tate is youth and missions pastor.

Nashua Baptist is at 555 Broad St. Visit nashuabaptist
church.org
or call 889-4020.

NASHUA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sunday worship service is at 10 a.m. Sunday School for children 3 and older is also 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.

PARISH OF THE RESURRECTION

Weekend Masses are 4 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Daily Mass is at 8 a.m. Monday-Thursday and 5:30 p.m. Friday. Parish of the Resurrection is at 449 Broad St. The Rev. John M. Grace is the pastor. Call 882-0925 or visit rezparish@comcast.net.

PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

The Pentecostal Church of God International Movement United in Christ of Nashua, 3 Lund Road, at Trinity Baptist Church, is open to the public. On Mondays, there is prayer and Bible study with the Rev. Miguel Diaz. Bible school is Thursdays. The church is open Sundays from 2-4:30 p.m.

PILGRIM CHURCH, UCC

Pilgrim Congregational Church, United Church of Christ is at 4 Watson St. Sunday worship is at 10 a.m. Pastor is Rev. Melinda LaMontagne, Ph.D. The church is handicapped accessible. Information: 882-1801, www.pilgrimchurchnashua.org

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

The Nashua Seventh-day Adventist Church holds services at 11 a.m. Saturdays, and Sabbath school is from 9:30-11 a.m. Prayer meetings are 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The church is at 20 Robinson Road. For more information, call the Rev. Carl Behrmann at 889-0050.

St. Aloysius of Gonzaga (ST. LOUIS DE GONZAGUE)

Masses are celebrated at 8:30 a.m. Monday-Friday; 7 p.m. Wednesday (in Spanish); 4 and 6 p.m. Saturday (in Spanish) and Sunday 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 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 is 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., and Mass and reception of the Holy Eucharist at 4 p.m. 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-Friday.

Weekend Masses are celebrated at 4 p.m. Saturday and on Sundays at 7 a.m. (quiet Mass) and at 9:30 a.m. 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.

ST. PHILIP GREEK ORTHODOX

Aug. 25: Ninth Sunday of St. Matthew. Orthros (Matins), 8:30 a.m.; Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m. Fellowship hour to follow.

St. Philip is the vibrant spiritual home of more than 300 Orthodox Christian families. “Come and see” what we are all about, and tune into our WDER radio program, “Come Receive the Light,” each Saturday at 3:30 p.m. (92.1 FM; 1320 AM; listen online at wder.com/home).

St. Philip Greek Orthodox Church is at 500 W. Hollis St. For more information, call 889-4000, email office@stphilip.org or visit www.stphilipnh.org.

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.

Israeli Folk Dancing at 8 p.m. every Wednesday. Admission is free.

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. Sunday (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 Tolles Street Mission is at 52 Whitney St. Call 880-4984 or email pr@tsmm.org.

TRINITY BAPTIST NASHUA

Trinity Baptist Church is at 3 Lund Road.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIst

Sunday Worship is at 10:00 a.m. Child care is provided.

Join the church Aug. 25 in the sanctuary as several children from the religious education program lead the morning service. Ben and Grace Morton-Morrison, Samuel and Erica Agnew-Lyon, Mia Taylor, and Mary Holland will lead the service. Music by Burns Fisher and Suellen Davidson. Coffee hour to follow.

The church is at 58 Lowell St. Visit www.uunashua.org or call 882-1091. Sunday services are broadcast live at 10 a.m. with repeats at 3 and 7 p.m. at uunashua.org/sunday.shtml.

THE UPPER ROOM

The Upper Room Compassionate Ministries at 36 Tolles St. offers Bible study from 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesday. On Sunday 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

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

Sunday Worship is at 9 a.m. during August. A fellowship time immediately follows the service.

Check the website for information on summer weeknight “Back Porch Theology” programs.

We are an official Open and Affirming congregation. 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

Student-led services are at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 30.

A meet and greet open house brunch to welcome our new rabbinic intern and spiritual leader, Nathan DeGroot, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 25.

Registration for the 2013-14 Sunday school year is in progress. New students in grades K-7 are welcome to join our Jewish education program in an environment with small classes; individual attention; and caring, qualified teachers.

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 Monday 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 evangelical Christian 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. For more information, visit www.earthen
vesselsministries.com
.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday morning worship is at 10 a.m. There is nursery (children 3 and younger), SuperChurch (age 4-grade 4) and Puppet Ministry (grades 5-7).

First Baptist Church of Amherst is at 25½ Middle St. For more information, call 673-4063 or visit amherst
firstbaptist.com
.

MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH OF AMHERST

Messiah Lutheran Church in Amherst is changing its Sunday worship time to 9:30 a.m. A weekly Eucharist will be held Wednesdays from 7-7:30 p.m.

The church is part of the New England Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

The church is fully accessible. Pastor is the Rev. Tom Teichmann. The church is at 303 Route 101, next to Amherst Garden Center. Call 673-2011 or visit messiahnh.org or find them on Facebook.

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.

ST. LUKE’s Traditional ANGLICAN CHURCH

Sunday worship and the celebration of Holy Eucharist using the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer is at 8:30 and 10 a.m. Nursery and Church School available during 10 a.m. service. Refreshments and fellowship follow each service.

Tuesday evening Bible Study with Soup Supper is 5:45-7 p.m.

Bible study is at 11 a.m. Saturdays in the church.

The church is at 3 Limbo Lane. Call 672-6054 or visit www.st-luke.amherst.nh.us.

ST. PAUL EVANGELICAL
LUTHERAN CHURCH

Sunday services begin at 9:30 a.m. Nursery service is available. Sunday School and Bible class following brief fellowship coffee time. For more information, call Pastor Peter Korthals at 821-9891, email pastor@stpaul-amherst.org or visit www.stpaul-amherst.org.

The church is at 3 Craftsman Lane.

Tree of Life Interfaith Temple

Interfaith worship services are offered the first Sunday of every month at 11 a.m., led by the Rev. Stephanie Rutt. Worship is nontraditional and informal. 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.
tolinterfaithtemple.org
.

BEDFORD

bETHANY cOVENANT cHURCH

Bethany Covenant Church is at One Covenant Way, Route 101. Call 472-5545.

Bedford Presbyterian Church

Bedford Presbyterian Church is at 4 Church Road. Call 472-5841 or visit www.bedfordpresbyterian.org.

BROOKLINE

Brookline Community Church

Sunday Worship is at 9 a.m. throughout the summer. Services on the first and second Sundays will be held at Lake Potanipo, weather permitting. Services on the third, fourth and fifth Sundays will be held at the church.

More information on the educational ministries and the Brookline Community Church is available at www.bccnh.org.

Cornerstone Bible Church

Adult and children’s Sunday School classes are at 9 a.m. Worship Service follows at 10:15. Nursery is provided.

CBC offers a men’s Saturday morning Bible study and a study for ladies on Tuesday evenings.

CBC meets at the Brookline Chapel, 36 Main St. For information, contact the Rev. Damon Thomas at 465-8700 or email cornerstonebible@hotmail.com or visit www.cbc-nh.com.

HOLLIS

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF HOLLIS

Service is at 9 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Joyce Lovejoy will lead the service while the Rev. Smith is on vacation. Fellowship on the front lawn as weather allows.

The church will host an open house “Welcome Back” ice cream social at 1 p.m. Aug. 27.

Rally Day is Sept 8, when all church school activities begin for the year. Mark your calendars and come to the all-church BBQ picnic that day after the 10:30 worship services and meet teachers and staff.

Details at www.hollis
church.org
or call 465-7797. Located at 3 Monument Square. Office open 8 a.m.-noon weekdays.

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday worship is at 10 a.m. during the summer. Sunday School is at 9 a.m. All other events are cancelled during the summer.

The church is at 43 Wheeler Road, and can be reached at 465-7764 or faithbaptist
hollis@gmail.com.

HUDSON

CALVARY ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Sunday mornings begin with Sunday School for children at 9 a.m. and fellowship and a Bible lesson at 9:30 for adults. Worship service starts at 10. Children are invited to attend children’s church after the song service. Sunday evening service begins at 6 p.m.

There is a small group Bible study at 7 p.m. Wednesdays.

For more information, call Pastor Clay Good at 595-2988.

The church meets 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 closed for the summer and will reopen in September.

The church is at 19 Central St. 883-7501.

EL CAVARIO

The church meets at 6 p.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Fridays in the lower level of Calvary Assembly of God, 84 Webster St. El Cavario also has a home Bible study at 7 p.m. Saturdays at 2 Martin St., Nashua. For more information, call the Rev. Ramon Hernandez at 1-615-479-6731 or email
rlhernandez44@comcast.net.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Two worship services are offered weekly: a 9 a.m. contemporary worship service with a praise band and an 11 a.m. traditional service with a choir and hymns. The exception is the first Sunday of each month when one combined/communion service takes place at 11 a.m., with coffee hour and fellowship immediately following. Nursery is offered during both services.

Small Groups meet throughout the week. The food pantry is open Tuesdays and Thursdays for Hudson residents.

The church is at 236 Central St. To learn more, visit www.firstbaptisthudson.com, or call 882-6116.

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.

A new group called “Life Support,” led by Kris Dhabolt, will meet on the first and third Thursdays of the month. The group will be discussing the book by Christian author William Backus, “Telling Yourself the Truth: Find Your Way Out of Depression, Anxiety, Fear, Anger, and Other Common Problems.” Call the church office for the meeting location.

For more information, call 598-9000 or visit www.new
lifechristianchurch.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 8:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday 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. 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.

Tabernacle Baptist Church

Sunday mornings begin with coffee and donuts in Fellowship Hall before heading to Sunday School, which begins at 9:45 a.m. Classes are offered for children, teens and adults. Sunday morning services begin at 11 a.m. Sunday evening services begin at 6 p.m. A caring and trained nursery staff is available during all services and Sunday School.

King’s Kids, Alethia Teen Group and Adult Bible Study and Prayer meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

The church is at 242 Derry Road. For more information call 883-6310 or visit www.tbclicthfield.org.

LONDONDERRY

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.

MASON

mASON cONGREGATIONAL cHURCH

Sunday Worship is at 10 a.m. Church school held during worship, or children may stay and worship with their parents. Nursery care available every Sunday for children younger than 4.

Community Supper is held from 5:30-7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month.

Information: www.masoncongregationalchurch.org or 878-1684.

MERRIMACK

global simulcast event with bible teacher beth moore

LifeWay Christian Resources is slated to bring well-known Bible teacher and best-selling author Beth Moore to Riverside Christian Church, 27 Depot St., via simulcast from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sept. 14. “Living Proof Live,” sponsored by LifeWay Christian Resources, will feature Moore’s dynamic storytelling and passionate Bible teaching.

The event, now in its 15th year, both challenges and encourages women to grow deeply in their faith. Join 250,000 women around the world for this live, global, Internet streaming event. The simulcast will give you a front-row seat to one-of-a-kind Bible teaching and life-changing worship.

Dove award-winning musical artist Travis Cottrell, who also serves as worship pastor of Englewood Baptist Church in Jackson, Tenn., is slated to lead worship for the event.

Tickets are $20 covering one full day of music and worship, sessions led by Beth Moore, and opportunities for fellowship with other women from the Merrimack area. Lunch is also included. Purchase tickets at www.riversidechristian.com/#/
calendar/beth-moore.

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 children in kindergarten-third grade. Small groups gather throughout the week.

The facilities are at 67 Bedford Road. For more information, visit www.bedfordroad.org or call 424-9623.

CHURCH AT THE
INTERSECTION

Services are Sundays at 9 a.m. at the Cinemagic at 11 Executive Park Drive. Come early to enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast. Kids can attend Superchurch, a five-year, through-the-Bible adventure. For more information, visit www.intersection
church.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.

The church is at 7 Baboosic Lake Road. For more information, call 424-3947, email the church secretary at secretary
@fccmerrimack.org or visit www.fccmerrimack.org.

MERRIMACK BAPTIST TEMPLE

For more information, call 494-8205. The temple is at 17 Pleasant St.

MERRIMACK VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH

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.

Nursery is offered during all services. Ministries include Children, Youth, College and Career, Ladies’, Men’s, Senior Saints’, 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

Sunday Worship services are at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Nursery is offered during both services. A children’s program is available during the second service. Small groups meet throughout the week. The food pantry is open Tuesdays to serve residents in the 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.

The Ark is open every Tuesday from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 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 a.m., 10 a.m. and 6 p.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. Fridays, 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 children 9 years and younger. Refreshments and a variety of food are served.

Contact the Rev. Bernard Lemire at 429-0365 or bernie
lemire@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. Call the church at 673-5191 or visit www.bridge
churchnh.com
.

Burns Hill Christian FELLOWSHIP

Pastor Gary Williams has moved to 419 Elm St. (former Tallarico Building).

Services are at 10 a.m. Sundays. Midweek Bible study and Royal Rangers are at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, and Concert of Prayer night is at 7 p.m. Fridays.

The Ladies Group (Circle of Love) will host a Ladies Day Tea from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 14. Guest speaker is Jean Rotch. Free. To reserve your seat, email mecd1942@comcast.net, call 582-1950 or visit 419 Elm St.

For further information, visit www.burnshill.com.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE READING ROOM

At 2 p.m. Aug. 27, the online chat will be with Melanie Wahlberg, a Christian Science practitioner. Her topic is “Back to school.” You will have an opportunity to ask questions online. At 2 p.m. Aug. 29, we will listen to the Sentinel – Radio Edition on the topic “You can break free from the grip of depression.” 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. 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 just off the Oval at 10 Amherst St. Parking is available in the outer perimeter of the Rite Aid parking lot and 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 Wednesday 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.

On Aug. 25, the subject of the Bible Lesson sermon is “Mind.” The golden text is from II Timothy: “God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” The sermon consists of selections from the King James Version of the Bible and from “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures” by Mary Baker Eddy. Bring your children to Sunday School.

The church is at 103 South St. Child care is provided for very young children. Information: 673-5274, www.
csmilfordnh.org
or reading
room@csmilfordnh.org.

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. 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

The church is at 273 Elm St. For more information, contact the church office at 673-9324 or visit www.lwccnh.org.

MILFORD UNITED METHODIST

A Spirit Celebration, led by a contemporary praise band, begins at 8:30 a.m. Sundays. Traditional Worship, with our Chancel Choir, is held at 10:45 a.m.

At 5 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month the Broken Bread Cafe, a worship service centered around a shared meal, is held. There is hearing-assist technology and free child care with a paging system available during all services.

The Milford United Methodist Church is at 327 N. River Road. For more information, call 673-2669, email office@milfordumc.org or visit www.milfordumc.org.

New hope church

New Hope Church is in the Light of the World Church, 273 Elm St. For more information, visit www.newhopeag.net. Sunday’s service is open to all.

Rosary altar society

The Rosary Altar Society of St. Patrick’s Church 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

Masses are 4 p.m. Saturdays, and 7-8:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sundays.

The Amherst-Milford Bible study will be held 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays starting Sept. 11 in the lower level of St. Patrick Church. The first 12 weeks will be a study of the book of Daniel followed by two six-week studies of I and II Peter. Children’s program available. Registration fee is $25 and materials fee is $25. Scholarships available if you are unable to pay. Information: www.amherstmilford
biblestudy.blogspot.com. To register: Carolina Lambalot at 249-5472 or lambalotc@comcast.net.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

UUCM is a liberal religious community and a voice for social justice drawn from diverse traditions.

Our summer service schedule provides a gathering time and space that lets participants connect socially, spiritually, and philosophically in a smaller group setting than our regular services. Worship is lay-led and begins at 9:30 a.m. through Sept. 8. Regular services will resume on Sept. 15 at 10:30 a.m. with children’s programming and child care.

UUCM hosts a community dinner the third Wednesday of each month (Sept. 18) from 5:30-6:30 p.m. It is free and open to everyone in Milford and surrounding towns for a meal and camaraderie.

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation is at 20 Elm St. Visit www.uucm.org or call 673-1870.

MONT VERNON

Mont Vernon
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

Regular Sunday worship services are at 10:30 a.m., where Sunday school is available for children ages 6 and older, and child care is provided for children younger than 6. Everyone is invited to coffee hour in the Round Room following worship.

Weekly House of Prayer has moved to Tuesdays, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

In August, Sunday worship will begin at 9:30 a.m. with services on Aug. 25 being held outside at Grand Hill, weather-permitting.

Mont Vernon Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, is at 4 S. Main St. For more information, call 673-3500, email montvernon
church@montvernonchurch.org or visit www.montvernon
church.org
.

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

Sunday morning worship services are at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided for children 2 and younger. The facility is handicapped-accessible. The church is 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. Mark C. Brockmeier. Choir practice is at 9:15 a.m.

The Parish Hall is available for rental. The church and hall are at 25 Gregg St. For more information, call Sophia at
the church office at 654-9045, or email 2ccwilton@gmail.com.

To list your church event, submit an item in writing at least one week prior to the event. The deadline is 5 p.m. Monday. Items are run on a space-available basis. Include location, date, time and phone number. Submit items to Religion News, The Telegraph, 17 Executive Drive, Hudson, NH 03051. Email religion@nashuatelegraph.com. Put the church name in the subject line. For information, call 594-6467.

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