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<p>Dear Legislators, We, the undersigned clergy and faith leaders, represent a broad and deep coalition of interfaith clergy and key faith leaders across the state whose faiths compel us to stand for the worth and dignity of every human being (especially the marginalized and the vulnerable of our state). This legislative session has produced multiple&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/an-open-letter-on-sb272-from-nhs-clergy-and-faith-leaders/" cla

<p>We are so thrilled to announce our summer keynote event featuring the Rev. Dr. Carter Hayward, and her work on the Seven Deadly Sins of White Christian Nationalism. Special thanks to our ministry partners at the Episcopal Diocese of NH, and the NH Conference of the United Church of Christ. You can read more below&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/summer-keynote-event-the-seven-deadly-sins-of-white-christian-nationalism-an-action-plan/" class="

<p>We are so thrilled to announce our summer keynote event featuring the Rev. Dr. Carter Hayward, and her work on the Seven Deadly Sins of White Christian Nationalism. Special thanks to our ministry partners at the Episcopal Diocese of NH, and the NH Conference of the United Church of Christ. You can read more below&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/summer-keynote-event-the-seven-deadly-sins-of-white-christian-nationalism-an-action-plan/" class="

<p>Are you curious about what ‘reparations’ really mean and how they can be implemented in faith communities? Join us on May 11 from 1-2PM ET for a discussion with Reparations author Rev. Peter Jarrett-Schell and Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers, who will share their insights on how congregations can work towards racial healing and reconciliation. Register&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/5208-2/" class=""><span>Read More</span><i>&#43;</i></a></p>

<p>Are you curious about what ‘reparations’ really mean and how they can be implemented in faith communities? Join us on May 11 from 1-2PM ET for a discussion with Reparations author Rev. Peter Jarrett-Schell and Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers, who will share their insights on how congregations can work towards racial healing and reconciliation. Register&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/5208-2/" class=""><span>Read More</span><i>&#43;</i></a></p>

<p>Dear Church, As many of you know, the Council of Churches has had a long standing policy statement on gun violence. Our faiths compel us in no uncertain terms that every individual is created in God&#8217;s image and has a right to live free of fear from gun violence, or gun deaths. We are commanded&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/announcing-nhs-inaugural-guns-to-gardens-event/" class=""><span>Read More</span><i>&#43;</i></a></p>

<p>Dear Church, As many of you know, the Council of Churches has had a long standing policy statement on gun violence. Our faiths compel us in no uncertain terms that every individual is created in God&#8217;s image and has a right to live free of fear from gun violence, or gun deaths. We are commanded&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/announcing-nhs-inaugural-guns-to-gardens-event/" class=""><span>Read More</span><i>&#43;</i></a></p>

<p>Join Community Church of Durham for an evening with the Soggy Po Boys to benefit immigrant solidarity on May 21st at 6 PM. Read more here: https://fb.me/e/2K2fomvdh</p>

<p>Join Community Church of Durham for an evening with the Soggy Po Boys to benefit immigrant solidarity on May 21st at 6 PM. Read more here: https://fb.me/e/2K2fomvdh</p>

<p>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&#8221; featuring photos by Becky Field. An opening reception is scheduled for Sunday, April 23 from 10:30-12:00 in the lower level of&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/becky-field-photography-exhibit-hosted-by-newfields-community-church/

<p>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&#8221; featuring photos by Becky Field. An opening reception is scheduled for Sunday, April 23 from 10:30-12:00 in the lower level of&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/becky-field-photography-exhibit-hosted-by-newfields-community-church/

<p>Church, See below for the letter that the Council of Churches helped to craft in our role on the Coalition for A People&#8217;s Budget. To quote our testimony today, given by Maggie Fogarty from American Friends Service Committee, New Hampshire Program: &#8220;We believe a budget is a moral document, and a reflection of our collective&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/nh-peoples-budget-coalition-letter-to-senate-finance/" class=""><span>Read M

<p>Church, See below for the letter that the Council of Churches helped to craft in our role on the Coalition for A People&#8217;s Budget. To quote our testimony today, given by Maggie Fogarty from American Friends Service Committee, New Hampshire Program: &#8220;We believe a budget is a moral document, and a reflection of our collective&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/nh-peoples-budget-coalition-letter-to-senate-finance/" class=""><span>Read M

<p>Join us on Saturday, May 6th at Wesley United Methodist Church in Concord at 10 AM We are delighted to announce that the Rev. Kate Harmon Siberine of the Episcopal Mission of Franklin, and Grace Episcopal Church, East Concord will be our preacher! Come hear about the work we&#8217;ve been up to clarify our mission,&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/annual-meeting-registration-is-now-live/" class=""><span>Read More</span><i>&#43;</i></a></p>

<p>Join us on Saturday, May 6th at Wesley United Methodist Church in Concord at 10 AM We are delighted to announce that the Rev. Kate Harmon Siberine of the Episcopal Mission of Franklin, and Grace Episcopal Church, East Concord will be our preacher! Come hear about the work we&#8217;ve been up to clarify our mission,&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/annual-meeting-registration-is-now-live/" class=""><span>Read More</span><i>&#43;</i></a></p>

<p>Dear Church, “The Lord proclaims: A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and loud lamentation. It’s Rachel crying for her children; she refuses to be consoled, because her children are no more.” -Jeremiah 31:14-16. On Gun Violence Prevention day at the State House, I said that we were turning our prayers into action, because that&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/rev-heidis-letter-on-gun-violence-prevention-and-lent/" class=""><span>Read More</spa

<p>Dear Church, “The Lord proclaims: A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and loud lamentation. It’s Rachel crying for her children; she refuses to be consoled, because her children are no more.” -Jeremiah 31:14-16. On Gun Violence Prevention day at the State House, I said that we were turning our prayers into action, because that&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/rev-heidis-letter-on-gun-violence-prevention-and-lent/" class=""><span>Read More</spa

<p>&nbsp; You may have seen on our Facebook page that we are partnering with NH Listens, the ADL, and others to launch a new series of conversations. Building Bridges in the Human Family is setting the table for us to have honest, provoking, thoughtful discussions about race. Who is this for? Anyone who is interested&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/building-bridges-in-the-human-family/" class=""><span>Read More</span><i>&#43;</i></a></p>

<p>&nbsp; You may have seen on our Facebook page that we are partnering with NH Listens, the ADL, and others to launch a new series of conversations. Building Bridges in the Human Family is setting the table for us to have honest, provoking, thoughtful discussions about race. Who is this for? Anyone who is interested&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/building-bridges-in-the-human-family/" class=""><span>Read More</span><i>&#43;</i></a></p>

<p>Yesterday, Rev. Heidi and Rev. Allison participated on behalf of the NH Council of Churches in both gathering clergy and voices of faith in support of LGBTQ+ youth at the State House, and testimony against HB619, a bill targeting our transgender youth in the state of NH. Below, you can read Rev. Heidi&#8217;s words at&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/nhcc-support-of-lgbtq-youth-and-testimony-on-hb619/" class=""><span>Read More</span><i>&#43;<