August Vacation Notes
Dave Grishaw-Jones, Pastor
I’m happy to report that I’m taking some vacation this summer–leaving New Hampshire on August 3 for most of the month! I’ll have a good visit with my dear family in California, and then return late in August to help our daughter Hannah settle into her freshman dorm at Wesleyan University in Connecticut. These “sabbath” times are so important for me, and for all of us; and I’m grateful to the church and our amazing leadership for making it possible.
As far as Sunday worship goes, you’ll see (below) that we have all kinds of options set up: services you can attend virtually, ways to go deep and connect with a widening circle. Take advantage of these–or find something yourself. Most churches are online these days, and you’ll find all kinds of diversity by surfing a bit!
For pastoral emergencies, I’m offering the names of clergy colleagues who are available to help out if an emergency arises. If there’s something you need me, personally, to know, don’t hesitate to drop me an email too. I’ll do my best not to do ‘church business’ on this vacation–but I’m happy to hear from you and to hold you in my heart!!
I look forward to being back in the church office on Tuesday, September 1. The fall will bring new opportunities for creativity, service, action and communion. I’m eager to join you on the way!
Sunday, August 9
10 am, or on demand after that:
Join the Horton Center Summer Worship (as the NH UCC celebrates its outdoor ministry with a flourish online): FACEBOOK LIVE LINK HERE
OR
Anytime You Like: LINK HERE
Watch “The Cross and the Lynching Tree” (a United Church of Christ webinar reflecting on racial injustice and state violence this spring)
Sunday, August 16
9 am, or on demand after that:
Join the Newmarket (NH) Community Church for their 8/16 service: YOUTUBE LINK HERE
Sunday, August 23
9 am, or on demand after that:
Join the Newmarket (NH) Community Church for their 8/23 service: YOUTUBE LINK HERE
9:30 am:
Join the Lee (NH) Congregational Church for their 8/23 service: FACEBOOK LIVE HERE
Sunday, August 30
Anytime You Like: LINK HERE
Watch “The Cross and the Lynching Tree” (a United Church of Christ webinar reflecting on racial injustice and state violence this spring)
Anytime You Like: LINK HERE
Watch “Black Lives Matter” (a June 7 worship service prepared by the Community Church and presented for one and all)
Anytime you Like: LINK HERE
Watch “Easter 2020” (an April 12 worship service prepared by the Community Church and presetned for one and all)
September and October 2020
Our Services return to a 10 am starting time on September 6, and Dave returns to lead online worship that morning.
9/6 Online
9/13 Outdoor Worship on the Lawn
9/20 Outdoor Worship on the Lawn
9/27 Online
For Pastoral Emergencies:
August 3 through August 16
Contact the Rev. Paul Cullity (Madbury)
603-742-9380 (Madbury Congregational Church)
August 17 through August 30
Contact the Rev. Patricia Marsden pastor@newmarketchurch.org
603-659-3852 (Newmarket Community Church)
Or contact the Community Church office, Tuesday through Thursday, 9 am to 1 pm:
603-868-1230.
