The Etna, NH First Baptist - Hanover Center, NH First Congregational ChurchSunday Worship 10 AM

A warm welcome to our community church

We are a kind, caring, small rural Christian community located in the villages of Etna and Hanover Center, New Hampshire. Our "yoked" single congregation includes members from the American Baptist Church, the United Church of Christ, and a range of other Christian backgrounds.

Our regular 10 AM Sunday worship service follows Protestant traditions and includes Nursery and Sunday school for elementary/middle/high school children and a post-service coffee/fellowship time.

About us

Easter Sunrise Service a the Hanover Center Congregational Church

Worship Services

We are one congregation with two historic buildings.

Regular Sunday morning worship is at 10 AM Sept-June at the Etna First Baptist church and July-August at the Hanover Center Congregational Church.

Christian yoga fall session starts Sept. 12 Click on photo for more info.

directions to church

Newsletter Fall 2018

Rally day lunch is coming!!!

An AMAZING variety of pies ready for eating after the band concert!

Upper Valley Community Band gave a rousing concert on a beautiful July summer evening

Kids games at the 2018 HANOVER CENTER OLD TIMERS FAIR click on photo for more pics!

Brother Lt. Carl Tischbein, swears in sister Erika to the U.S., Navy at her commission ceremony in June at Trumbull Hall.

More TALENT SHOW Pics!!!

Etna Ladies Aid has fun working at the fall rummage sale.

Innocent Mpoki at his Middlebury College graduation with his former host family, Marjorie & Katie

* The Yoke, our quarterly newsletter, for Fall 2018 is available by clicking on the button above.

Weekly announcements and upcoming events:

NO CHRISTIAN YOGA this Wed. 9/19 due to rummage sale. Yoga meets meet in Trumbull Hall on Wednesdays, through December 19th from 7:00-8:00 PM (no classes 9/19, 10/31, 11/21, 11/28). Open to all. Yoga mat required. Cost is $8/class or $55 for all 11 classes. To sign up, e-mail instructor, Jenny Voelker at mjtbvoelker4@icloud.com or use the sign up sheet in Trumbull Hall
ETNA LADIES AID RUMMAGE SALE Friday 9/21, Noon-5:00 PM and Saturday 9/22, 9:00 AM-Noon in Trumbull Hall. Bring donations household items, clothing toys etc. starting Tues 9/18. questions? call Susan Johnson at 448-5099 or email: lizz@myfairpoint.net
Interchurch Council--our yoked governing unit--will meet following worship at 11:15 AM on Sept 23.
HANOVER CENTER WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP will meet Tuesday Sept. 25 at 5:30 PM at the Hanover Center Church to organize for the Chicken Pie Supper and to decide upon an important item of business.
Adult Bible study meets Tuesdays @ 7-8 PM in Trumbull Hall. This fall we'll study of the Gospel of Luke.
Adult choir practices Thursdays at 7-8 PM at the Etna church--contact Pastor Mike for more details.
The UCC’s “NEIGHBORS IN NEED” SPECIAL MISSION OFFERING supports ministries of justice and compassion throughout the U.S. via grants, which are awarded to UCC churches/organizations in their communities. The NIN mission offering is on World Communion Sunday Oct 7 -- envelopes at the back of the church.
ZUMBA CLASSES have started! Mondays from 5:45 to 6:45 PM in Trumbull Hall starting September 17th. Suggested donation: $8/class. Wear comfortable clothes and bring your water bottle. To sign up/more info, contact instructor, Rhonda Fenton, at 643-5623 or mfenton0116@gmail.com.
Exhibits showcasing our church missions will be shown on MISSION SUNDAY, October 7th. Please take a display boards to update if you are involved in a mission.
PASTOR EVALUATION SURVEY: Starting Sept. 16th, the congregation is invited to do a survey (either online or hard copy) to give constructive feedback on how best to continue and improve Pastor Mike's ministry. You should have received the online site address by the church via email.
Questions for the church secretary? E-mail Carol Edwards at: etna.hanovercenter.church@gmail.com