Building a vibrant community of faith
with all of God’s creation
We invite you to join us!
Worship services begin every Sunday at 9:30 a.m., with social time afterwards. Currently we are gathering both in-person and on Zoom. To get on the email list for the Zoom link, bulletin, and copies of hymns, email Pastor Eliot Fay.
News
Help with heating costs available now
1-22-24 This year, our Christmas Eve offering was again designated to be used to help local individuals or families that need it with heating costs. If you or your family could use a little assistance with heat this winter (wood, electric, or fuel), please contact the church office at 603-847-3280. There is no "screening" process - we trust you. Also, if you know of anyone who might need help with heating costs, please encourage them to call us. Many thanks to those of you who contributed to this fund, and if you are interested in making a donation please visit nelsonchurch.org to donate online or send a check with "fuel assistance" in the memo line to the church at 830 Nelson Road, Nelson, NH 03457.
Winter Bible Study on Wednesdays at 7 pm
1-14-24 We are currently meeting each Wednesday evening from 7-8 pm for our winter Bible Study. Most weeks the study is held over Zoom. On the last Wednesday of each month, we will hold the Bible study in-person in the church fellowship hall at 5:30 pm. Everyone is welcome and regular attendance isn't necessary so feel free to join whenever you are able to!
Nelson Church awards social justice grants
1-8-24 The Nelson Congregational Church is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Garrett-Larsen Social Justice awards. A total of $2,250 was awarded in December 2023, split between two local nonprofits.
$1,250 was given to the Fall Mountain Weekend Food Backpack Program, a community effort that provides free breakfasts, main meals, and snacks on weekends and school vacation weeks to many students in the towns served by the Fall Mountain Regional School District. As the grant application noted, “The teachers, nurses, and staff at Fall Mountain are trained to recognize student hunger when they see it. Hopefully this program … will reduce the number of students that we see coming to school hungry.”
$1,000 went to Feeding Tiny Tummies, a Keene-based, all-volunteer nonprofit that provides fresh produce, bread, milk, and nonperishables to schools, day cares, and individuals in the Monadnock region. Founded in 2017, the organization has grown to include a resource center for job seekers, seniors, and other groups.
The Social Justice Fund was created in 2019, with broad community support, to honor former pastor Rev. Dawn Garrett-Larsen at the conclusion of her ministry in Nelson. The grants are given with no restrictions.
Steering Committee, Garrett-Larsen Social Justice Fund: Steve Cady, Avery Hurley, Susan Peery, Betsy Street, Judy Waterston, Deanna Zilske, Rev. Eliot Fay
More information on our Social Justice Fund page.
Welcome!
A church at the center
The Nelson Congregational Church is in the heart of the village of Nelson, New Hampshire. We are dedicated to serving the Nelson community and many families and individuals from surrounding towns. The church is part of the United Church of Christ.
A community of welcome and inclusion
We are a loving and welcoming community of faith comprised of people from a wide variety of spiritual backgrounds and beliefs. Our diversity of spiritual perspectives – and the wisdom it brings – is a river of strength running through our community.
We invite you to join us as we gather weekly for worship and more often for fellowship. We all can learn from each other and grow in love, understanding, and compassion.
A passion for community outreach and care
The members and friends of the Nelson Congregational Church are committed to caring for each other and our neighbors. Our outreach extends far beyond our village, with powerful support for others working to achieve a world of love, justice, peace, and sustainability.