...an Accessible, Open and Affirming
parish of the United Church of Christ






'God is still speaking'

OUR COMMITMENT TO SERVICE We are a congregation committed to service.

Senior High Youth Group at mission site in West Virginnia, April, 1999

We participate in the mission of the wider church through strong support of Our Church's Wider Mission, monthly communion offerings, budgeted support for a number of local needs, and various special appeals. South Church is a leader among New Hampshire UCC congregations in its annual per-member giving to mission and outreach. Representatives from South Church have visited Agua Caliente in El Salvador, where we have developed a sistering relationship. Our congregation has participated for several years as a Bread for the World Covenant Church; as part of BFW's annual Offering of Letters, we have sent an average of 125 letters yearly to our representatives in the U. S. House and Senate.

Senior High Youth Group at work on roof in Harlan, Kentucky, Spring 2001

The Senior High Youth Group participates in local community service projects and makes an annual mission trip focused on meeting the needs of others, learning about social injustice in our world, and growing personally and spiritually. In recent years, this group has traveled to New York City; Puerto Rico, and West Virginia. Experiences have included building for Habitat for Humanity, serving in soup kitchens, and exploring the local culture.

A high percentage of our congregation is actively involved in the life of the church. Our Minister of Volunteers is very successful in guiding members to find appropriate areas for involvement, and in matching people with the many opportunities to serve that occur in the life of the church. The talents and energies of our lay leaders are significant assets to South Church. A Pastor- Parish Relations Committee provides a structure for pastoral support and ongoing communication between the pastors and the congregation.

Food Assistance

* Volunteers help staff the Friendly Kitchen
* First Congregational Church--St. John's Food Pantry-SCC assists
* Christmas Food Baskets- Volunteers assist in preparing.

Assitance In Our Community

* Teen Packs, Nov. & Dec.. Presents for Teens in need and distributed by City Welfare
* Mitten Tree- Nov.-March Knit or pruchase mittens,hats, and scarves for those in need
* Havenwood/Heritage Heights Fair- June, assist in retirement community fundraiser
* South Church Relief Society- assist those in need in the Concord Area
* Church Mission Days- Church projects
* Interfaith Care Givers Program-Volunteers matched with community members need support
* Groups- Habitat for Humanity, OA and AA, Al-Anon, PFLAG,Friends Program.

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