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On May 27, 2026, Zandra Rice Hawkins and James McKim each delivered highly engaging, informative presentations on two of the seven mountains contained in the Seven Mountain Mandate, a more extreme version of Christian nationalist ideology. If you were unable to join us, here is a video of the evening's Zoom event. An enormous thank you to both Mr. McKim for sharing his "Business Mountain" slide deck and Ms. Hawkins for sharing her "Public Education Mountain" slide deck.

Presenters are Zandra Rice Hawkins & James McKim Unmasking Christian Nationalism: Impacts on Education & Business May 27th, 6:30pm - 8:00pm Via Zoom, Register HERE This is the 2nd of a 3-part series on how this ideology is playing out in education & business. “Unmasking Christian Nationalism: Impacts on Business & Public Education” is the 2nd of a 3-part series on how this ideology is playing out in Education and Business. We will examine concrete examples of how this version

Concerns about the "Rededicate 250" event & Remembering Juniper Blessing The New Hampshire Council of Churches is deeply saddened as well as disconcerted by the May 17, 2026 Rededicate 250: National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving held in Washington DC. The measure of Christian discipleship is rooted in Jesus’s commandment to love our neighbors as ourselves, to welcome the stranger, to care for those who are vulnerable, and to recognize the humanity of every perso

The Board of Directors of the New Hampshire Council of Churches is thrilled to announce we are hiring a half-time Executive Director. The right candidate for this position will help the Council show up as a consistent, progressive values-driven voice in the public square, shepherd our development strategy, and work with our member denominations to organize events aligned with the Council’s values. Are you, or do you know, the right candidate for this role? If you’re excited

Executive Director Lisa Beaudoin Departs July 31st It is with both heavy and grateful hearts that we share that Lisa Beaudoin will be departing from her role as Executive Director of the New Hampshire Council of Churches at the end of July 2026. Ms. Beaudoin began in an interim role that extended into a permanent role to advance its mission: to unite New Hampshire congregations and faith leaders, advocate for the worth and dignity of every person, and use faithful witness of

Reverend Kate Harmon Siberine & James McKim Held on March 12th, based on a successful series developed in 2019 and delivered in Goffstown, NH, this hybrid interactive training equiped participants with practical tools to host respectful, truth-seeking community conversations in a time of political division. The program helps neighbors create local public spaces where listening replaces labeling and common ground can emerge. HERE is a video. HERE are the slides.

June 24th, 6:00pm- 8:00pm - Rescheduled from March 28th! Via Zoom Reverend Heidi Carrington Heath & Lisa Beaudoin Register HERE (Yes, the Google registration form still says March 28th because it can not be edited/updated) “Unmasking Christian Nationalism: Impacts on Government & Family” is the 1st of a 3-part series on how this ideology is playing out in government and family life. We will examine concrete examples of how this version of white supremacy influences legislatio

March 21, 12:00pm-3:00pm State House lawn, Concord, NH Community choruses, church choirs, school bands, a group of friends, a family --> The NH Council of Churches invites to you to join us to raise our voices to celebrate justice, belonging, and shared humanity through song in a joyful, welcoming, and public space. Your group can select up to 3 songs that reflect the themes of justice, belonging, and/or community. Please provide lyrics so that everyone present may sing. To r

February 28th, 1:00pm - 3:00pm, 211 N. Main St., Concord, NH, Concordia Lutheran Church Pastor Jon Hopkins (ECLA) & Reverend Michael Leuchtenberger who both were recently in Minnesota (January 21st - January 24th) will share experiences of what's happening on the ground and suggestions for how NH can take action to support and protect our immigrant neighbors. Plan to attend in-person? Advance registration helps us to plan, but is not required. Child care is available but regi

Reverend Kate Siberine and James McKim March 12, 2026, 6:00pm-8:00pm, Hybrid, St. Paul's Church, 21 Centre St., Concord This hybrid event is co-facilitated by James McKim and Kate Harmon Siberine, this interactive training equips participants with practical tools to host respectful, truth-seeking community conversations in a time of political division. The program helps neighbors create local public spaces where listening replaces labeling and common ground can emerge. Partic

4-part online series Nov 11th, Nov 18th, Nov 24th, & Dec 2nd The New Hampshire Council of Churches is thrilled to announce our Community Organizing four-part training series, designed to inspire and equip clergy, laity, and community members with the skills and insights to help co-create a beloved community across the Granite State. Rooted in our mission to unite faith leaders and congregations in advocacy for the worth and dignity of every person, this series offers practic

November 8, 2025, 9:00am-12:00pm Music led by Sam Juliano Plan to join people of faith and guests for a ecumenical time of fellowshp,...

On Sept 18th, the NH Council of Churches held the third in our 3-part series. This video below contains the entire evening's panel. We...

Statement in Response to presence masked members of the declared white nationalist group, Blood Tribe The NH Council of Churches is...

August 20, 2025, 6:00pm-9:00pm The NH Council of Churches invites you to a three-hour training in non-violent direct action (NVDA) on...

August 13th & August 27th, 7:00pm, August's programming event and ongoing work countering Christian nationalism. People of faith, those...

September 18, 2025, 6:00pm-8:00pm, Online, Register HERE This online event is the 3rd in a three-part series seeking to explain the...

November 8, 2025, 9:00am-12:00pm Music led by Sam Juliano Plan to join people of faith and guests for a ecumenical time of fellowshp,...

July 23rd, 12:00pm-1:00pm, a free Zoom presentation by Revision Energy Did you know that New Hampshire has a surprisingly strong solar...

On June 2, 2025 the NH Council of Churches hosted a worship service entitled "A Call to Love Another" co-created by Bishop Rob...