An extremely active set of programs ensures that many members of our congregation participate in furnishing their talents to the support of the church. You may read about some of these programs below.

CHURCH SCHOOL
We believe that all ages are learners and that faith formation is a partnership between the church, the family and Jesus Christ. Church is one of the last places in our society where people of all ages and cultures come together in a community of support and service.  

YOUTH GROUPS
We have created a Youth Ministries team that oversees the activities of Senior High Fellowship, Junior High Fellowship and Youth Diaconate.

CONFIRMATION We offer Confirmation to the high school members of our community of faith starting in 9th grade.

This is not about teaching dogma or doctrine.  It is not about passing on information.  Confirmation is about exploring our spirituality.  It is about hearing the stories of people who have struggled with faith and found wisdom and insight along the way.  It is about learning from other people’s relationship with Jesus.  Confirmation is about making choices and asking questions and challenging presumptions and touching the heart of God.  

OUTREACH
Read our brochure summarizing some of the ways our church contributes to the greater community.

    • Mainspring House
    • Hanover Food Pantry
    • Habitat for Humanity
    • UCC World Missions
    • Academic & Camp Scholarships
    • Seafarer's Friends
BIBLE STUDY
A weekly evening Bible Study gives those interested a chance to explore topics in more depth. Monday Night Faith Conversations meet in the church vestry at 7:30 pm on Monday evenings, excluding holidays, snow days and school vacation days.  The pastor leads the conversations each week according to the Church School rotation theme. 
    LABYRINTH
    We have both indoor and outdoor labyrinths which are available to all for meditation. The outdoor labyrinth is always "open," while our indoor version, made by the congregation, is open only at certain times. For more information about both labyrinths, click here.

    CHURCH FAIRE
    The entire community eagerly waits all year for this great social event and the goods made by our church family.  Join the fun on Saturday, November 5.

CALLED TO CARE
A program developed by our United Church of Christ, "Called To Care," is being used by our church in a modified form. The program continues to serve as a resource in coordinating and training church caregivers.We have teams that are available in times of stress or struggle.  Response may range from a card, phone call, visit, ride, or a coordination of meals.

Our ministry is prayerful and confidential.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Our church has a Prayer Shawl Ministry. Members of our church donate their time and talents by creating hand-knitted, crocheted or sewn shawls, lap blankets or baby blankets. We also have members who write notes as part of their gifts to the Prayer Shawl Ministry. All who knit, crochet or sew are welcome.. We also have work for those who don’t work with yarn or cloth. If you have a WILLING HEART, we want you. If you would like a lesson we will arrange one.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the first Wednesday of every month in the Church Vestry. Refreshments are served.