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Uniting, advocating, and being in faithful witness to Jesus’ teachings and building a Granite State that reflects God’s inclusive love.
Our Mission, Vision, & Values
Mission
The NH Council of Churches unites NH congregations and faith leaders, advocates for the worth and dignity of every person, and uses faithful witness aligned with Jesus’ ministry and teaching to build a Granite State that reflects God’s inclusive love.
Vision
The NH Council of Churches envisions a Granite State where Churches are full of diverse and empowered members, and exist in communities where all people are supported to grow into their full potential and live free from oppression and for one another.
Our Values
Our sacred texts inspire our vision for a just world in God’s name. We understand that our liberation is deeply bound up with one another, and a “revolution in values” is required. The prophet Amos declared, “let justice roll down like water, and righteousness like an overflowing stream” (Amos 5:24). To that end, the NH Council of Churches acts with a united voice to achieve these aspirations and commitments.
Building a more just world in God’s name…
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Calls us to act with a united voice to dismantle white supremacy and racism inside and outside of the Church.
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Works to dismantle systemic oppression, including patriarchy, homophobia, transphobia, and ableism.
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Engages us in care of and solidarity with people who are marginalized, poor, or oppressed.
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Ensures care of Creation, and a faithful stewardship of resources.
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Offers abundant interfaith and ecumenical connections rooted in holy imagination.
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Actively practices harm reduction and community care for our siblings with substance-use disorders.
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Takes tangible steps toward a world free from gun violence.
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Practices radical welcome for immigrants and refugees.
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Assures a living wage for all.
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Imagines a future for the Church grounded in abundance, collaboration, connection, and creativity.
About Us
The NH Council of Churches has a long, faithful history of ministry to and advocacy for the people of the Granite State. Made up of individuals, congregations, and faith partners statewide, we promote ecumenical and interfaith understanding as we seek common ground to work for the common good. We work alongside every Granite Stater—particularly those who are marginalized and oppressed—and our planet, empowering individuals and congregations to embody a bold, courageous witness for justice in the public square. We work to be a united voice that dismantles systemic oppression and builds a more just world in God's name. We acknowledge the severe impact and systemic nature of White supremacy and combat it as an essential practice of our faith.