We are updating our database and are asking for special dates in your lives that we can honor and remember. We would appreciate knowing any of the following:

A Birthday

A Wedding Anniversary

A Life Event

Also, if you have not done so, please let us know of an emergency contact in case there is a situation in which we cannot reach you.

Please contact the church office and we will update our system with your information. Thanks!

The Discipleship team will be delivering a Valentine's Day basket to Parkland hospital for the nursing staff caring for COVID-19 patients. They have done so much so for long--this is a wonderful way we can show our love and support!

We are in need of individually wrapped Valentine's candy as well as cards with a personal message for the staff as a whole (we are not giving cards to individuals as we have done for other drives). We are also accepting monetary donations that will go towards giving each of them a small gift card. Please earmark donations for "Valentine's basket for Parkland."

Please have all donations in by Thursday, February 10th.

Thank you for your generosity!

Have you ever lit the steeple in honor of someone? This gesture has become a wonderful ministry to our church and our wider community. It's becoming very popular!

We have updated the request form to align with some of the changes we have made with the lighting process. Please consider lighting the steeple for someone, and spread the word that the whole community is invited to honor folks this way.

You can access the updated form here.

Would you be willing to help? If so, please call or email Pastor Kathy at pastorkathyucc@gmail.com or contact the office. Thanks for your consideration.

The service will be live-streamed through Facebook Live here or on 3CX here.

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Today we welcome Nancy Murphy as a member of Hampstead Congregational Church! Nancy says “Quite a few years ago I lived here in Hampstead and attended HCC. My children went to Sunday school here. When my youngest graduated from middle school we moved away. Now that we are living back here I have decided to become a member of HCC.”

“Good news. . . Great joy. . . All the people!” Luke 2:10

This offering cares for active and retired clergy and lay employees of the UCC by providing emergency grants and other help to those struggling.

Due to the pandemic, the emergency financial needs of many who serve the church have increased dramatically, and our support is welcome.

Watch the video above for more information.

HCC will be receiving donations for The Veterans of the Cross now through January 31st.

Please send or drop off donations and earmark them for "The Veterans of the Cross."

Thank you, as always, for your generosity for these important mission opportunities.

Our Conference is again offering some highly valuable workshops for us. These will be held online from February 8 - 17.

Here are the workshops offered:

Click here for the event brochure to learn more about the workshops.

Register now: https://cvent.me/YdeNld

Stay up-to-date on this event by visiting:

If you have further questions, please speak with Pastor Kathy

Please drop off any donations in the foyer of Hadley Hall

In the true spirit of the holiday, Sarah Manning wanted to use her downtime during winter break to give back. After coming home from the University of Maine, Sarah decided to put her crocheting skills to use for a cause. Sarah decided she would make winter hats to sell, then donate all of the proceeds to a truly incredible organization; RAINN.

Harnessing the power of social media, Sarah took her idea to Instagram and the orders began pouring in. After receiving 19 orders, Sarah set to the task and spent the next three weeks crafting hats, packaging orders, and both mailed and hand-delivered them to their new homes. Her charitable energy was contagious, and monetary donations flowed in from those who didn't order a hat but wanted to donate to the organization directly. As of today, Sarah has raised $530 and that total continues to rise for RAINN.

RAINN'S MISSION: RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE, online.rainn.org & rainn.org/es) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.

Now that Sarah is headed back to school, she'll be shifting her focus and energy to her studies and work, but if anyone is still interested in donating, here is the direct link: www.rainn.org

The Peace and Justice Team

The HCC steeple is being lit for Douglas J. Torosian

Lit in loving memory by his sister Laurie Torosian

For those of you who have been busy sewing, quilting, knitting, or crocheting, we have an new opportunity to donate those handmade items!

We located a national organization that has local chapters called Project Linus (https://www.facebook.com/projectlinussouthwestnewhampshire/). This organization's mission is "to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans". Blankets are given to children in need through NH.

*We welcome all styles of blankets made in child-friendly colors/prints.

*Crocheted, knitted, quilted (100% cotton or flannel), fleece….you don’t have to be an expert!

*Blankets must be NEW, HANDMADE and WASHABLE.

*Fabric blankets can be quilted by machine, hand or tied. If you are tying the blanket make sure the ends are trimmed to 1” and the knots are secure.

*Please do not add any embellishments to the blankets such as buttons that could be swallowed by a child.

*If you are using a no-sew fleece pattern, please be sure to trim off both selvages FIRST. Not sure what selvages are? Ask the clerk who is cutting your fleece to please show you, they’re those odd looking edges at the top and bottom of the piece you have, sort of raggy looking.

*We accept all sizes of blankets. We donate to children, infants through teen years, so any size is appropriate. Baby blankets are typically 36”X36” or 36”X42”, toddler-pre-teen are typically about 40”X60”, and teen blankets are at least 60"X72".

Blankets can be dropped off in the entry way of Hadley Hall.

Thank you for your support of this project!

If in doubt, please call the church or send an email to pastorkathyucc@gmail.com.