Smith Memorial Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, strives to be a church that breaks down walls and is open to all. Through spiritual nurture, we seek to create a visible, active sign of God’s presence in our community and beyond. Although our building is closed, our Church remains wide ...

There are now three families in the Family Promise program. One family is staying at the Day Center in Concord, another in a hotel in Bow, and the third in Franklin. The only needed support at this time is for dinner, and there is a need for gift cards to ...

During this time of “social distancing” while we are not worshipping at Smith and contributing to the Food Pantry on the first Sunday of each month, G & E would like to suggest an alternative way of giving. Several members / friends of Smith Church are on “the front lines” ...

The Strengthen the Church offering is one of our ‘5 for 5’ special mission offerings during the year as it supports the expansion of ministry and growth of UCC local congregations. Your support of this offering will help the UCC fulfill on its commitment to creating a just world for ...

Anticipate that all will be recorded at the parsonage and uploaded to our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/smithmemorialucc/. The WMUR website also links to churches worshipping online. April 5 - PALM SUNDAY Communion Sunday—we will bless the bread and cup you choose to use at home. Scripture Lessons: Psalm 118: 1-2, 19-29, ...

Because of YOUR generosity, the shopping cart was indeed filled to the brim with personal care and cleaning supplies dedicated during the March 1st offering. Highlighting such products as Smith Church’s donation to the Food Pantry is making a difference. Who could have predicted that selecting such items as our ...

Our next week for Family Promise is March 1-8. We are well supported with volunteers and are anticipating 2 families, so 4 adults and 3 children (3 and under), and always with the possibility of an additional family. For more information you can contact Barbara at 464-5237 (bdaley@tds.net) or Fran ...

Are you interested in learning more about why churches in Africa are growing faster than in USA? Do you like African music? Do you need to hear some uplifting messages during this time of cold winter weather and politics? Come join a celebration planned by women from seven churches in ...

The Wailing Wall is the sole remnant of the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD and was the western wall of the second Temple. According to Jewish teachings, God’s divine presence filled the Temple and still rests upon this wall. To this day Jews gather to wail and pray for ...

Please join us on March 14th to watch Curious George Royal Monkey. “In a case of mistaken identity, George is swapped with a royal monkey with a totally different personality.” Doors open at 6:30 p.m., March 14, Movie starts at 7:00 p.m ...

March Schedule Joyful Noise - Wednesdays, March 4 & 18 10-10:30 AM The SCENE - Thursday, March 19 3:30-5 PM RBA - Tuesdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 6-7:30 PM RBA Laser Tag adventure Saturday, March 28 RBA Shareholder Banquet Sunday, March 29 5 PM InCasts - Tuesdays, March ...

Please join us for a Lenten book study during the four Wednesdays in March (4,11,18,25). The same session meets twice in the same day to accommodate different schedules. We will meet in the pastor’s office as a brown-bag lunch group at noon, and then at 7pm. Please email or call ...

Singing the Bible, Environmental Stewardship, Best Financial Practices for Churches, Secular Books for Sacred Discussion. Islam 101, Aging in Place, Socially Responsible Investing, Traveling to Zimbabwe as a Delegation Member, Promoting Your Church, The Comfort of Spirituality in Dementia (led by Rev. Donna Vuilleumier), and Financial Wellness Program for Personal ...

Our next week for Family Promise is March 1-8. If you have a particular day you would like to volunteer for, we will be setting our schedule soon and welcome you to call us with your choices. At this writing, there are three families. Things could change in a month ...

Family Movie Night “A young girl, on the threshold of her teen years, finds her life turning upside down, when she is accompanied by an unlikely friend.” Doors open at 6:30 p.m., movie starts at 7:00 p.m. Please join us!! THE SCENE The SCENE (grades 1-5) met on Thursday, January ...

Please join us on Saturday afternoon, January 11, 2020, from 1-4 pm for an Open House at the Parsonage. Come over at any point during that time, arriving when you can and leaving when you must, for a time of fellowship and light refreshments ...

The first Prayer Shawl gathering of the New Year will be Wednesday, January 22, at 10 am at Judy Hatfield's house. After the busyness of the past month, it will be nice to have a relaxing morning of knitting, conversation, and tea and coffee and goodies. All are welcome to ...

Family Movie Night Join us in watching Abominable on January 11th. “Three teenagers must help a Yeti return to his family while avoiding a wealthy man and a zoologist who want it for their own needs.” Doors open at 6:30pm and the movie starts at 7:00pm. Joyful Noise What a ...

RBA is beginning their major fundraiser, which we hope will substantially reduce the individual costs of our road trip/mission trip to Washington DC on February 21-26, 2020. As we have done in the past, we will again be selling shares of stock in our upcoming mission trip. This has been ...

The Christmas FundCampaign and will be taken up on December 22, 2019 during the Sunday service. This Christmas Fund collection is for the Veterans of the Cross and the Emergency Fund is a Special Mission Offering that congregations have been supporting for over 100 years. The offering is administered through ...

With 5 boys we met for the second time on Nov 17 to talk about gratitude, read Let the Whole Earth Sing Praise (by Tomie DePaola) and to make a mobile of the blessings for which we give thanks. Their gratitude ranged from pizza to favorite toys to a baby ...

Family Movie Night Finish off the Cookie Walk and Old-Fashioned Christmas Day on December 7 by joining us in watching the nostalgic film It's a Wonderful Life at 7 PM. Popcorn will be served. Joyful Noise Come hear our youngest singers sing in worship on Sunday, December 8. We currently ...

RBA is beginning their major fundraiser, which we hope will substantially reduce the individual costs of our road trip/mission trip to Washington DC on February 21-26, 2020. As we have done in the past, we will again be selling shares of stock in our upcoming mission trip. This has been ...

Our next week of hosting Family Promise guests is November 3 to 10! Many thanks to the 27 different individuals from our community who have stepped forward to take part! That number does not include our youth group who have also taken a night to provide dinner and host. We ...

The Food Pantry services so many. Through many channels, it is usually able to meet the food needs of our neighbors. HOWEVER, did you know that SNAP (formerly known as “food stamps”) does not cover such non-food items as: household paper goods ( tissues, toilet paper, paper towels ), household ...

The Stewardship Committee held Stewardship Sunday on October 27th and the annual letters went out on Thursday October 17th. Currently we have received 17 pledges with $42,890.00 being committed to the church operating budget. If you haven’t received a Stewardship letter please contact Larry DeLacy at (603) 547-0625 and he ...

Our November adventure is a day trip to Salem, MA to explore the town and visit the Witch Museum. And as a special treat our meeting on Tuesday, November 5 will be held at Tyler and Jenna's house (44 Jefferson Drive) from 4-5:30 PM to take advantage of the daylight ...

It is hard to believe it is that time, but it is, and once again, Smith Church’s Annual Cookie Walk will be part of Hillsboro’s Old- Fashioned Christmas on Saturday, December 7th. Beginning in November there will be a sign-up sheet on the buffet in the vestry with lots of ...

Programs and Events Better Beginnings for Babies – Join parents and caregivers, share in the joys and challenges of babyhood! Share in the joys and challenges of babyhood! For parents/caregivers and their infants up to age 20 months. Songs, play and enriching discussion. Expectant parents welcome! Group supported by facilitator, ...

The Stewardship Committee is gearing up for this year’s campaign and Stewardship Sunday will be October 27th. We hope to have the annual letter to include pledge cards in the mail by October 16th. This special mission offering is a part of the UCCs 5 for 5 campaign. It supports ...

All four of our youth groups, Joyful Noise for ages 3-5, the SCENE for grades 1-5, RBA for grades 6-8, and the InCasts for grades 9-12 got off to a great start this month. RBA will enjoy their first adventure on Saturday, October 5 when we take a day canoe ...

During our week with Family Promise we were happy to welcome back Samantha and her two 8 year old daughters and meet a new family consisting of Zina, John and Jack. It is amazing to see how the families adapt to changing their living conditions every week. They were all ...

Our next family movie nights is Saturday, October 19th. We will be showing The Book of Life, about a bullfighter who, on the Day of the Dead, embarks on an afterlife adventure to fulfill the expectations of his family and friends. Admission is free and complimentary popcorn and a drink ...

Rev. Donna Vuilleumier will be installed as our “settled pastor” on Sunday, October 6th, 2019, during an afternoon service at 3 PM. We hope you will be able to join us as we continue the history of Smith Memorial Congregational Church, UCC. Date: Sunday, October 6, 2019 at 3:00PM An ...

Our next week of Family Promise starts on September 22. We are anticipating that we will have three new families. At of this writing, one of the new families is already close to getting an apartment. We also have received bedding for one of the new queen size mattresses. We ...

Youth Groups Smith Church hosts three ecumenical youth groups – the SCENE for grades 1-5, RBA for grades 6-8, and the InCasts for grades 9-12. The SCENE this year will be under the direction of Jean Crowley and Barbara Daley and will meet once a month on Thursday afternoons from ...

Fund Raiser Results The Stewardship along with the many volunteers was able to raise $1,150.00 from the Red Sox Raffle. The raffle winner was a member of Smith Church, Debbie Gray. All the proceeds from this raffle will be deposited into Smith Memorial Congregational Church’s general operating fund. Neighbors in ...

Caring Connections is looking for two kinds of help from Smith members and friends: 1-If you are aware of anyone in the community that could use some support, a phone call, an in-person visit, or practical help like rides or stacking firewood, please let the committee know (Harry Morehouse is ...

Our family movie nights start up again on Saturday, September 21st. Our first film of the year will be the original Toy Story. Admission is free and complimentary popcorn and a drink will be served. The doors open at 6:30PM and the movie begins at 7PM. Hope to see you ...

We are getting closer to the Harvest Dinner scheduled for October 16th, 2019. Sign-up lists for turkey cooking or pie making, rolls and all the fixings will be placed downstairs on the shelf below the clock. Please stop by and sign-up for where ever you can help ...

Save the date! Growth and Evangelism is planning on a Rally Day Celebration on September 8th after church. It is our first 10:30 service after a busy summer. We welcome back our wonderful choir and we need to mentally prepare for a busy fall. We will gather at the lake ...

The August gathering of the Prayer Shawl group will be Wednesday, August 21 st , at 10:00, at Judy Hatfield's house. Everyone is welcome, whether it is one time or many, to join in a morning of conversation, refreshments and knitting...if you choose to. If you would like to knit, ...

This year the Harvest Supper will be held on Wednesday, October 16th. Time flies and even though it is 3 months away it's a good time to think about what contribution you could make. Dinner rolls, pies or volunteering to cook a turkey are great ways to help make this ...

Caring Connections is looking for two kinds of help from Smith members and friends: 1-If you are aware of anyone in the community that could use some support, a phone call, an in-person visit, or practical help like rides or stacking firewood, please let the committee know (Harry Morehouse is ...

Sixteen members of the youth groups (and extended youth groups) just returned from a wonderful 5-day trip on the far western leg of the Erie Canal. We left immediately after the last day of school on Tuesday and drove to Tonawanda, New York. We put in on the Niagara River ...

The date for the next Prayer Shawl gathering is Wednesday morning, July 17th, at 10:00 o’clock, at my house. As always, everyone is welcome to join in a morning of conversation, laughter and goodies. If you chose to knit, yarn, needles and directions are all provided. In the summer we ...

The Stewardship Committee is currently holding this year’s Red Sox Raffle. To date we have raised $170.00 and will continue selling tickets up until the drawing on August 1, 2019. We are selling raffle tickets for a chance to win 4 right field box seat tickets to the Red Sox ...

The Trustees have purchased an AED (automatic external defibrillator) and it is mounted in the stairwell next to the nursery. The AED is used with or without CPR in the event that a person’s heart stops beating. Having an AED can save a life in the precious few minutes before ...

Rev. Donna Vuilleumier joins us the first week in June. Donna holds a Master of Divinity degree from Andover Newton Theological School, and served for two years as a student minister at the Congregational Church of Harvard (MA). She was ordained in the UCC, and previously served at The Eliot ...

We are welcoming our Family Promise families for the week of June 2-9. We are expecting a total of nine: three moms and six children, but the program is fluid and could change as families find housing and new families join the program. Once again, all meals for the week ...

The Stewardship Committee is taking up a special second collection on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Our hope is everyone will participate in this effort to help raise money to offset the church’s 2019 budget. Our goal is to have everyone give whatever their usual weekly contribution is to this extra ...

The June gathering of the Prayer Shawl will be on Wednesday morning, the 19th. As usual, we will meet at my house from 10:00ish to 12:00ish. It is always an enjoyable morning with lively conversation, coffee, tea and goodies and some knitting. It is open to all and always fun ...

We have revitalized the Growth and Evangelism Committee, better known as G&E. Our first two endeavors have concluded. On May 10th we sponsored a pot luck supper. Although we had planned to also do paper bag skits, we abandoned that idea when people were happy just to enjoy a good ...

The first book chosen for the Adult Book Group is “Here If You Need Me” by Kate Braestrup. This is the powerful true story of the author’s experience as one of the first chaplains for the Maine Warden Service (The Warden Service sets up search-and-rescue missions throughout the state.) But ...

Join us on Saturday, May 11th to see the film, Matilda! Admission is free and complimentary popcorn and a drink will be served. The doors open at 6:30PM and the movie begins at 7PM. Hope to see you all there! ...

The Stewardship Committee is currently finalizing a two night stay raffle to The Boulders Motel & Cottages in Holderness, NH that was generously donated by Nancy Steen. Tickets will be on sale in May and will be sold for $1 a ticket or 10 for $5.00. The drawing will be ...

RBA Our March weekend in York/Ogunquit, Maine was a great success. We volunteered our time on Saturday morning at Portsmouth Housing Authority playing cards and board games and visiting with the residents there. By the time you read this we will be on our May adventure staying on Peak's Island ...

The Church Council’s 2020 Vision plan calls for a revitalization of a ministry to those in our congregation who are facing life challenges or transitions. The Deacons have asked Harry Morehouse to lead “Caring Connections” whose mission will be to reach out to those members and friends who would appreciate ...

Are you looking for a creative way to spend a Friday night? The G&E committee is planning a potluck and paper bag skit night on Friday, May 10th. If you have been on our retreats, you have probably participated in paper bag skits. If you have not, you are in ...

Join us on Saturday, April 13 to see the film Mary Poppins Returns! Admission is free and complimentary popcorn and a drink will be served. The doors open at 6:30PM and the movie begins at 7PM Hope to see you all there! ...

20-SOMETHINGS By the time you read this, some of the 20-somethings will be visiting sugar houses and sampling some goodies for Maple weekend. They welcome all 20-somethings (give or take a few years) who wish to join them at their monthly events. Contact Brian Crowley at 603-809-7047 or brianqcrowley@gmail.com for ...

It seems like a long time since we have had Family Promise guests in the Dubben House. With the long winter hopefully behind us, it is time to shine up our hospitality skills and signup to help welcome our families. At this point, we have several opportunities for meals, hosting and overnights What can you do to help? If you ...

Join us on Saturday, March 9th to see the film, A Wrinkle in Time! Admission is free and complimentary popcorn and a drink will be served. The doors open at 6:30PM and the movie begins at 7PM Hope to see you all there! ...

The March gathering of Prayer Shawl will be Wednesday, March 20th, at 10:00, at my house. It is the first day of spring so hopefully the weather and driving will be good. Everyone is invited to come and join in a morning of conversation, fellowship, goodies… and knitting, if you wish. If you want to knit, yarn, needles and instructions ...

Pursuant to the By-Laws of Smith Memorial Congregational Church, UCC, The Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, February 10, 2019, following the church service. The meeting will be held in the vestry of the church, to act upon the following items of business: To hear and act upon reports and recommendations from the minister and the committees of the ...

Join us on Saturday, February 9th to see the film, The Incredibles 2! Admission is free and complimentary popcorn and a drink will be served. The doors open at 6:30PM and the movie begins at 7A> Hope to see you all! there! ...

20-SOMETHINGS The 20-somethings got together on January 4 for a fun night of Board games at the home of Martha and Ryan Halverson-Dahl, playing some rowdy games of Codenames and Apples to Apples. This is a very fun group and definitely the place you want to be if you are in your 20's, give or take a few years. They ...

Saturday, February 23, 2019 - Prepared to Serve A learning event designed for all church members in the New Hampshire Conference United Church of Christ!  Over 50 workshops will be offered on a variety of topics including stewardship, spirituality, church leadership, church finances, global missions and Christian education.  Join us for worship, workshops, exhibits and more! Follow this link to ...

Hospice Lights of Life Celebration Once again this year, one of the annual celebrations of Lights of Life will be held in the sanctuary of Smith Church on Monday, December 3rd, at 3:00. This is a short, but meaningful ceremony led by Hospice remembering and honoring those we have loved and who have passed away. Please consider attending this year ...

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Join us on Saturday, November 10th to see the film, Wonder Admission is free and complimentary popcorn and a drink will be served. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie begins at 7p.m.  Hope to see you all there! ...

Cookie Walk December 1, 2018 It hardly seems possible that it is time to think about the Cookie Walk, but it is. Once again Smith Church will be part of the town’s Old Fashioned Christmas on Saturday, December 1st, with their Cookie Walk. People look forward to this every year and many say it starts their holiday season, but it ...

It takes a village", and that is what it was like on Wednesday, October 17, at the Harvest Dinner. Church members came together and made the dinner a success. After the event having a year off, all who attended were very happy to have the dinner back.  Much thanks goes to all who donated delicious homemade pies, rolls, canned goods ...

FAMILY PROMISE RAFFLE THANKS TO DEB SEGEDY, WE HAVE A BEAUTIFUL HANDMADE CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT THAT WE ARE RAFFLING OFF TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF FAMILY PROMISE.  TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT FARMER’S MARKET OR AFTER CHURCH.  THEY ARE $1.00 FOR ONE TICKET OR $5.00 FOR SIX TICKETS.  WE WILL DRAW THE WINNER AT THE END OF OUR COOKIE WALK ...

Be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, always giving thanks to God. Ephesians 5:18-20 If you enjoy singing, or you’ve been thinking about joining the choir, come join us as we give thanks to God with our music. Our first Sunday will ...

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Family movie nights are back after our summer vacation! Come join us for the first movie night of the season on Saturday, September 15th to see the film, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. Admission is free and complimentary popcorn and a drink will be served. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie begins at 7p.m ...

The new Church Office Hours will begin on Monday, August 13, 2018. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m ...

A lot of things still to be decided with the youth groups for the fall, but what we do know is that the SCENE will be moving to Thursday afternoons under the leadership of Jean Crowley and Barbara Daley. Joyful Noise will be moving to Wednesday mornings at 10 AM to stay out of the way of the WIC program ...

When the Deborahs disbanded, it was mentioned that many years ago they had held fundraisers, and started a fund to build a memorial garden. That money is still invested in a fund, the money is invested in a United Church Fund with a value of $8,793.63. Several years ago, I was at a memorial service in Pembroke, NH, and at ...

Strong Living Exercise Group Healthy Living Although we have been meeting during the hot weather of July, we have decided to take a well deserved break in August. Our last session before our break will be July 30th. We will resume meeting on September 6th. If you have not tried out our group, we invite you to join us in ...

It seems as if the summer is speeding away. Here we are talking about dates for the August Prayer Shawl gathering already. It will be on Wednesday, August 15th, 10:00-12:00 here at my house. Yarn, needles, directions, coffee, tea, and goodies are all provided. Don’t feel like knitting. Just come and visit and catch up with some of the people ...

As I experience happenings in our church this summer, I am reminded of a verse in Genesis, “Surely God is in this place”. The other thought that runs through my head is from Ecclesiastes, 3:1, “To everything there is a season. A time for everything under the sun.” For the Diaconate, starting the summer without a minister can be overwhelming ...

Eight youth and four adults just completed our third leg of the Erie Canal canoeing 20 miles from Lock #12 to Lock #8 just west of Schenectady from July 20-23. The weather was exceptional and we are very proud of all our paddlers, particularly those who were canoeing for the first time. Going through a lock in a canoe is ...

It is time to celebrate a great summer with some fun! On August 5th, after welcoming Rev. Carolyn Keilig to our pulpit, we will travel to the lake house of Rob Charron and Karen O'Brien for a church picnic. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. We are asking everyone to bring a dish to share to complement the meal ...

On Sunday, July 15th, at the Lower Village Chapel in Hillsboro, there will be a memorial service remembering and celebrating the life of our friend, Victor Schmid. The service will begin at 11:00 o'clock. Victor passed away right before Christmas last year. The Rev. Peter Foss, former minister at Smith Memorial Congregational Church, will lead the service. On that Sunday, ...

Our front door is wide open, windows are flung open and a new breeze is flowing through our sanctuary. I am reminded that in some Biblical languages, wind and spirit are used interchangeably. Are we experiencing a new spirit in our congregation? Perhaps so. Many changes are taking place. On the same day that we accepted Pastor Duke's resignation as ...

We will begin our weekly Saturday table at Butler Park. Joan DeBrine and Judy Hatfield have volunteered to be behind the table selling our wonderful fare for the first week. There will also be a sign-up sheet for selling on Saturdays. Although being part of the Farmer’s Market brings in useful funds, it is also a chance to be seen ...

The next gathering of the Prayer Shawl ‘knitters’ will be Wednesday, June 20th, at 10:00ish, here at my house. Everyone is welcome to join us for conversation, fellowship, and coffee, tea and goodies. ‘Knitters’ is in quotes because you don’t have to knit...it’s up to you. However, if you would like to knit, yarn, needles and directions are all provided ...

Our next host week for Family Promise is Sunday, June 24 to Sunday, July 1. A number of people have already signed up so we are all set for set-up, take-down, laundry, and transporting to the next church. We need dinner made on Thursday and Saturday nights of that week, evening hosts (5:30-8:30 PM) on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, and ...

The Stewardship Committee is currently selling raffle tickets for a chance to win 4 right field box seat tickets to the Red Sox versus the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday August 18, 2018. Included with the tickets is an opportunity to visit the WEEI press box for a half an inning. If this wasn’t enough we also included hotel accommodations ...

The Diaconate has been busy preparing for summer and filling our pulpit after June 10th. Our summer hours for worship (9:30 a.m.) will begin July 1st and run through Labor Day. We encourage everyone to join us on June 10th as we celebrate Pastor Duke’s time with us and say goodbye. We invite you to join us for worship the ...

The Stewardship Committee is taking up a special collection on Sunday, July 29, 2018. Our hope is everyone will participate in this effort to help raise money to offset the church’s 2018 budget. Our goal is to have everyone give whatever their usual weekly contribution is to this extra collection. So if you usually give $10 a week, on July ...

Seven twenty-somethings and one sixty-something greatly enjoyed spending the evening together eating Taco Beyondo food and dessert that LOOKED homemade provided by Martha Halverson while laughing about old youth group stories and discussing what part people in that age group could play in the church. They all exchanged contact information and are planning a mingle get together at the new ...

The Mariposa Museum is now showing “Conscience of the Human Spirit”, an exhibit of 51 quilts by African-American quilters who honor the legacy of Nelson Mandela. The quilts touch on many themes central to a life of faith: justice, forgiveness, courage and peace. As the curators write: “Mandela provided a moral compass for how we treat each other, how we ...

Wondering what really nice thing you could do for your mother on Mother's Day this year? Why not invite her to come to a delicious Mother's Day Breakfast on Sunday, May 13 from 9-10am in the vestry of the church, hosted by our youth groups. There is no charge, everyone is invited and of course, all mothers will be our ...

Join us for an evening of fellowship and song as we enjoy a potluck supper and hymn sing on Friday, May 18th at the Deering Community Church. Bring a dish to share for the supper at 5:30pm, and raise your voice in song at 7:00pm as we sing new and familiar hymns! Mark your calendars! ...

The Deacons accepted the resignation of Pastor Duke Gray on Sunday, April 15, 2018. Pastor Duke will have led us in worship for almost a year. We will plan a time of thanks on his last Sunday, June 10, 2018. Some of us will be meeting with our Assistant Conference Minister, Richard Slater, as we plan for our future ...