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Countering Christian Nationalism Community Conversation, hybrid event South Church, Concord, NH March 16, 2025, 4:00pm-6:00pm, Zoom This hybrid event welcomes all Granite Staters!  The first in a three-part series, seeks to explain the origins, tenets, and impacts of Christian nationalism, particularly in the context of New Hampshire. Co-hosted by the Countering Christian Nationalism Coalition

<p>The New Hampshire Council of Churches is thrilled to announce our Creating Systems Change 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&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/creating-systems-change-4-part-training-series/" class=""

<p>The NH Council of Churches is pleased to announce that it is initiating the formation of a coalition to address the presence and impacts of Christian Nationalism and associated ideologies in NH.  The Council is pleased to be joining several organizations already engaged in this work.  The destructive narratives contained in the writings and speeches&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/announcement-the-council-to-address-christian-nationalisms-im

<p>Ministering on the topic of how important it is to witness to our faith-based values in the public square can be a very challenging topic for clergy. Congregants are citizens, too &#8211; why should and how can ministers inspire public witness based on our shared values?  A small panel will share a few thoughts and tools&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/hybrid-clergy-only-convenings-october-9th-16th/" class=""><span>Read More</span><i>&#43;</

September 23rd, Littleton Opera House, 7:00pm September 24th, Red River Theater, 7:00pm The NH Council of Churches & our partners are...

<p>October 19th, 9:00am-12:00pm, the NH Council of Churches is so pleased to return to holding an annual convening, newly called &#8220;Granite State Jubilee.&#8221;  All are welcome! It is such a gift that Reverend Theoharis will be our keynote speaker at 11:00am. Please plan to join us for this reinvigorating opportunity to renew our Beloved community&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/granite-state-jubilee-october-19th-the-councils-annual-gathe

<p>New Hampshire Council of Churches Response to the Governor’s Signing Anti-Trans Legislation into Law At the New Hampshire Council of Churches, our mission is rooted in the unwavering belief in God&#8217;s inclusive love. We stand firm in our commitment to unite New Hampshire congregations and faith leaders in advocacy for the inherent dignity of every&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/response-to-the-governors-signing-anti-trans-legislation-in

<p>New Hampshire Council of Churches Statement on Recent Events In light of this weekend’s troubling events, the New Hampshire Council of Churches wishes to reaffirm our commitment to the principles of love, peace, and the inherent worth of every individual. Our hearts are heavy for the lives lost, and for all those affected; we pray&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/response-to-troubling-events-on-july-13th/" class=""><span>Read More</span><i>&#

<p>Lisa Beaudoin is a seasoned, executive-level nonprofit professional who has successfully led a number of legislative and regulatory wins advancing equity including leading the disability advocacy community’s role in securing an adult dental Medicaid benefit and its funding in NH. Lisa believes in the credo “nothing about us without us,” which fuels her passion to&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/warm-welcome-to-lisa-beaudoin-new-interim-execu

The Board of Directors of the New Hampshire Council of Churches is thrilled to announce we are hiring an Interim Executive Director. The...

Friends in Faith, The Board of Directors of the NH Council of Churches calls upon our Members of Congress to support an immediate...

Church, The New England Conference of the United Methodist Church has shared arrangements for the memorial of late Bishop Sudarshana...

We are thrilled to partner with Seacoast Outright to offer training for congregations, clergy, and faith leaders to grow their muscle in...

A guide from the US DHHS, "Suicide is a growing problem among young people. As a faith community leader, you have an especially important...

The White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships has just released a new toolkit for faith communities who are seeking...

Dear Church, We shared the news that Rev. Heidi will depart her post as Executive Director after nearly two and a half years of good work...

Church, See below for an invitation from Saint Andrews in Hopkinton, open to all!

Today, the State Board of Education voted to approve PragerU for NH’s Learn Everywhere program. PragerU is a dangerous, thinly-veiled,...

<p>While our daytime event with Rev. Dr. Carter Heyward will not be live-streamed, the evening plenary session featuring a panel local faith leaders can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWdnkjP318k. Thank you to our host church, Unitarian Universalist Church of Concord, and our partners at the NH Conference of the United Church of Christ who are making&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/livestream-link-for-august-29th-summer-keynote/

<p>We are excited to kick-off the program year together on September 14th at 6:30 PM. We will gather at Christ Church in Exeter (43 Pine Street) for relationship, conversation, and a panel focused around the theme of a faithful future for the Church in NH. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our mutual ministry&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/join-us-for-our-fall-kick-off-event-you-wont-want-to-miss-it/" class=""><span>Read More</span>