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<p>September 23rd, Littleton Opera House, 7:00pm September 24th, Red River Theater, 7:00pm The NH Council of Churches &amp; our partners are co-hosting Bad Faith which &#8220;explores the dangerous rise of Christian Nationalism in the United States. Part archival chronicle, part exposé, the film reveals the secretive political machinery that has relentlessly sought to weaken and&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/watch-bad-faith-christian-national

<p>September 23rd, Littleton Opera House, 7:00pm September 24th, Red River Theater, 7:00pm The NH Council of Churches &amp; our partners are co-hosting Bad Faith which &#8220;explores the dangerous rise of Christian Nationalism in the United States. Part archival chronicle, part exposé, the film reveals the secretive political machinery that has relentlessly sought to weaken and&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/watch-bad-faith-christian-national

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>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 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>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

<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

<p>The Board of Directors of the New Hampshire Council of Churches is thrilled to announce we are hiring an Interim Executive Director. The right candidate for this 8-month, 20-hour/week position will help the Council show up as a dependable, progressive voice in the public square, expand the organization&#8217;s fundraising capability, and work with our member&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/now-hiring-interim-executive-director/" class=""><sp

<p>The Board of Directors of the New Hampshire Council of Churches is thrilled to announce we are hiring an Interim Executive Director. The right candidate for this 8-month, 20-hour/week position will help the Council show up as a dependable, progressive voice in the public square, expand the organization&#8217;s fundraising capability, and work with our member&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/now-hiring-interim-executive-director/" class=""><sp

<p>Friends in Faith, The Board of Directors of the NH Council of Churches calls upon our Members of Congress to support an immediate ceasefire in Israel and Palestine, and to insist that humanitarian assistance be delivered at once to the people of Gaza. Our profound grief at the loss of Israeli and Palestinian lives and&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/statement-on-israel-and-gaza/" class=""><span>Read More</span><i>&#43;</i></a></p>

<p>Friends in Faith, The Board of Directors of the NH Council of Churches calls upon our Members of Congress to support an immediate ceasefire in Israel and Palestine, and to insist that humanitarian assistance be delivered at once to the people of Gaza. Our profound grief at the loss of Israeli and Palestinian lives and&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/statement-on-israel-and-gaza/" class=""><span>Read More</span><i>&#43;</i></a></p>

<p>Church, The New England Conference of the United Methodist Church has shared arrangements for the memorial of late Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar. His service will take place at Wesley UMC in Concord on Saturday, October 28th. You may also livestream. Details are below. https://www.neumc.org/newsdetail/bishop-sudarshana-devadhar-1951-2023-17507878 Blessings, Rev. Heidi</p>

<p>Church, The New England Conference of the United Methodist Church has shared arrangements for the memorial of late Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar. His service will take place at Wesley UMC in Concord on Saturday, October 28th. You may also livestream. Details are below. https://www.neumc.org/newsdetail/bishop-sudarshana-devadhar-1951-2023-17507878 Blessings, Rev. Heidi</p>

<p>We are thrilled to partner with Seacoast Outright to offer training for congregations, clergy, and faith leaders to grow their muscle in LGBTQ+ cultural competency, and to help create a stronger sense of belonging for LGBTQ+ youth in congregational settings. You&#8217;ll hear from expert Outright trainers, and NHCC on how to make your congregations a&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/registration-now-live-for-supporting-lgbtq-youth-in-congrega

<p>We are thrilled to partner with Seacoast Outright to offer training for congregations, clergy, and faith leaders to grow their muscle in LGBTQ+ cultural competency, and to help create a stronger sense of belonging for LGBTQ+ youth in congregational settings. You&#8217;ll hear from expert Outright trainers, and NHCC on how to make your congregations a&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/registration-now-live-for-supporting-lgbtq-youth-in-congrega

<p>See below for the latest resource from the Department of Health and Human Services https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/hope-guide-faith-leaders-help-prevent-youth-suicide.pdf</p>