Join in decorating the sanctuary in preparation for the season of Advent. The Nelson Town Band will be playing carols while we decorate and there will be cake and cider available following the decorating. At 5 pm, after refreshments, we will gather around the Christmas tree and sing a few carols and light the Christmas Tree. Please feel free to drop in at any time.

This has become an annual event! Help celebrate the spirit of community in Nelson, and honor veterans, volunteers, and community helpers on (almost) Veterans Day. Enjoy a piece of homemade pie, a cup of coffee or cider, and some lively conversation. Please join us in the spirit of community. Bring your neighbors!

Annual meeting is where we vote on the budget for the next calendar year, and other articles that may come up. All are welcome, though only members can vote.

All are welcome each month to the First Tuesday Tea. This casual social event moves from house to house around Nelson and Harrisville. The host provides tea and coffee, and people can bring a little something to share. Come for friendly conversation and good company. Please come even if you don’t have time to make a treat to share.

Please join in this month at Betsey Church’s house at 117 Log Cabin Rd in Nelson.

The usual and customary grilled chicken and all the fixins! Check back soon for more details.

Every Wednesday in July!

We invite all kids and families to enjoy sprinklers, bubbles, and popsicles each Wednesday in July from 11:00 to noon. Free and open to all.

Every Wednesday in July!

We invite all kids and families to enjoy sprinklers, bubbles, and popsicles each Wednesday in July from 11:00 to noon. Free and open to all.

Every Wednesday in July!

We invite all kids and families to enjoy sprinklers, bubbles, and popsicles each Wednesday in July from 11:00 to noon. Free and open to all.

Every Wednesday in July!

We invite all kids and families to enjoy sprinklers, bubbles, and popsicles each Wednesday in July from 11:00 to noon. Free and open to all.

Every Wednesday in July!

We invite all kids and families to enjoy sprinklers, bubbles, and popsicles each Wednesday in July from 11:00 to noon. Free and open to all.

This is such a fun day. Happy customers and happy vendors. Plenty of time and space to chat with neighbors and friends. Don’t miss the strawberry shortcake at the food booth!

All are welcome each month to the First Tuesday Tea. This casual social event moves from house to house around Nelson and Harrisville. The host provides tea and coffee, and most people bring a little something to share. Come for friendly conversation and good company. Come anyway even if you don’t have time to make a treat to share.

Please join in at Julia Pakradooni’s Silver Lake cottage at 15 Kendall Cove in Harrisville. The address is GPS-friendly or contact Julia or Hope for directions.

Don’t miss this wonderful welcome to spring event. The festivities will begin at 11-ish. The Morris Dancers will perform, you can join in the Maypole Dance and could even win a cake! Always fun and lots of yummy cakes to win while wrapping the ribbons around the pole. Great time for young and old.

Nelson in Common hosts the Nelson Coffeehouse in partnership with the church. Singers, poets, instrumentalists, storytellers and listeners are encouraged to attend. If you would like to contribute, baked goods and other seasonal treats are most welcome. If you’d like to perform, arrive a few minutes early and sign the time slot sheet. We are thrilled to hold this space once again and look forward to seeing you soon.

The coffeehouse is in the church fellowship hall. Enter using the back stairs or use the lift.

Celebrate the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, which occurred on the third day after his crucifixion at Calvary c. 30 AD. Please stay for coffee and snacks afterwards. This service will be on Zoom as well using the regular link.

Following worship, we will have an Easter egg hunt for church and community children, 11 years old and younger. The hunt will start at 10:45 am. All are welcome!

An outdoor sunrise service on the church lawn on Easter morning at 7:00 am. Please dress for the weather and help celebrate this holy day!

The deacons will provide a hearty coffee hour for those hardy souls who plan to attend both the sunrise and the 9:30 am service.

The Church will be open for reflection and prayer. Please feel free to come at any time between 4 and 6 pm and sit in the sanctuary.

A special and solemn service commemorating the Washing of the Feet and Last Supper of Jesus with the Apostles. This is an evening service with communion and Tenebrae (Gospel readings from the last hours of the life of Jesus). This service will be in-person only. The service will last about half an hour and end in silence with lights dimmed.

Palm Sunday is the first day of Holy Week and commemorates Jesus Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

Free to all and a delicious way to get together! Come and enjoy delectable varieties of cheescake and toppings along with coffee and tea. Don’t miss this event - it’s free and definitely fun!

Ash Wednesday marks the start of the Easter season and the beginning of Lent. We invite you to join us as we embrace the Lenten season. We welcome this meaningful opportunity for personal growth, and drawing closer to our faith as a community. Come be a part of this journey with us as we reflect, pray, and prepare for the joyous celebration of Easter. We look forward to having you at our service which we are sharing with members of the Chapel-by-the-Lake.

Yes, there is such a thing as a free lunch! The community is invited to stop by for a bowl of warm homemade soup, bread, and Valentine’s desserts on Saturday, Feb. 8, starting at noon in the church fellowship hall - use the side entrance. 

This event is free and open to all - the soups will be hot at noon and the lunch goes on until all the food is gone. Bring your neighbors and pull up a chair.

All are welcome each month to the First Tuesday Tea. This casual social event moves from house to house around Nelson. The host provides tea and coffee, and most people bring a little something to share. Come for friendly conversation and good company.

Please join in at Gretchen Ezell’s house at 50 High Mowing Rd. So far, the weather looks okay.

All are welcome each month to the First Tuesday Tea. This casual social event moves from house to house around Nelson. The host provides tea and coffee, and most people bring a little something to share. Come for friendly conversation and good company.

Please join in at Jan Perry’s house on January 7. If you need the address, email Hope.

We will have a short morning service with prayer, singing, and a Christmas blessing. The service will be virtual only. We will use our usual Sunday Zoom link.