The CCNB Community
Worship & Prayer
Weekly Worship
Every Sunday Morning at 10:00 am on Zoom for praise, prayer, music, and song. All are welcome! See our Worship page for a link and for more information.
Meditation Group
A time for silence and words of wisdom, that we might grow deeper into our life with God. This group meets twice a week. For more information email us at ccnb.ucc@gmail.com
Bible Study
The study of scripture that draws us closer to the sacred, as “we ask questions, that lead to better questions”.
For more information email us at ccnb.ucc@gmail.com
Open, Affirming, and Accessible to All
CCNB has completed educational processes to be designated Accessible to All (A2A) and Open and Affirming (ONA) by the United Church of Christ.
Open And Affirming Statement
We the people of the Congregational Church of North Barnstead, UCC, declare ourselves to be an Open and Affirming Congregation. Following Jesus’ example and with the power of the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to work to end oppression and discrimination and to bring justice, healing and wholeness of life for all people.
We welcome into the full life and ministry of our church persons of every age, gender, race, national origin, faith background, marital status and family structure, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, mental and physical ability, economic and social status, and educational background. Our life and ministry together includes sharing leadership, fellowship, challenges and joys, responsibilities and blessings, worship, baptisms, communion and marriages.
We joyfully embrace the dignity and worth of every person as we strive to follow Jesus’ teaching: “A new commandment I give you. Love one another. As I have loved you, so must you love one another.” John 13:34
Fellowship & Play
Children and Youth
CCNB is children, youth, and family-friendly. We love our kids and welcome families of all kinds to participate, even welcoming the joyful noise of children in worship.
We offer Sunday school, confirmation for youth, family fun events and Horton Center, our church camp up in the White Mountains. We want to develop more opportunities for service, both local and in neighboring cities.
CCNB Women
CCNB offers an open women’s fellowship that welcomes women from the church and surrounding community to connect for learning, support, and fun! We gather around book studies, boat trips on Lake Winnipesaukee, lunch meet-ups, movie nights, potlucks and brown bag dinners; whatever is current, available and of interest to the group.
COVID-19 has kept us apart and we look forward to planning a new schedule as soon as we can gather safely. All are welcome!
A Commitment to Social Justice
Our commitment to social justice means we discuss, read, and meet the challenges of these difficult topics as a community.
Topics we engage:
Racial Justice
Environmental Justice
Economic Justice
Mass Incarceration
Substance Misuse
Our Mission Partners
Amenyo Foundation
Our church supports the ministry of Amenyo Foundation, a mission founded by CCNB members, Rev. James Christensen and Marcia Christensen. Amenyo does development work in the village of Kpenoe, Ghana, providing scholarships for deserving students who would, otherwise, have no hope of getting an education. It also works to help local villagers to develop better health care and facilities.
Caring Clergy
CCNB member, Rev. Gayle Murphy, founded a ministry called Caring Clergy. Families can connect with trained clergy for compassionate memorial services and other resources after a substance use death.
Barnstead Thrift Shop and Food Pantry
CCNB regularly supports and partners with the Barnstead Thrift Shop and Food Pantry providing resources to the Barnstead community.
Yes, CCNB is Five for Five, for participating in the five major mission ministries of the UCC.
The United Church of Christ participates in mission ministry locally, nationally and globally.
CCNB is a leader within the UCC, providing support to Our Church’s Wider Mission and the Special Mission Offerings: One Great Hour of Sharing, Strengthen The Church, Neighbors In Need and The Christmas Fund.