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 on Wednesday 7 PM in Trumbull hall

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!

Lt. Carl Tischbein swears in his sister Erika to the U.S. Navy at her commissioning 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:

If you missed MISSION SUNDAY, you can still check out the exhibits showcasing our church missions in Trumbull Hall.
Thanks for all the responses to the PASTOR EVALUATION SURVEY!
SPECIAL VISIT on Oct. 14 by 90 year old missionary “Mama Tam,” founder of “Showers of Grace Ministry,” which reaches small churches in remote sections of Sichuan and Yunnan provinces of China. Mrs. Tam is our special guest and will address the congregation at a special potluck luncheon. More info at: www.showersofgrace.org
OCTOBER OUTREACH collection for the Haven: cereal and peanut butter. Boxes will be in the entryway and Trumbull Hall for your donations throughout the month.
ABC/VNH CENTRAL ASSOCIATION MEETING, Saturday, Oct. 13 @ 1:00 PM, Trumbull Hall. We’re hosting the meeting, which will include a POTLUCK LUNCH. Rev. Dale Edwards, Regional Minister of ABC/VNH, will speak to the group.
ETNA LADIES AID RUMMAGE SALE was a big success, raising $2400 for local community outreach. Kudos and thanks to the ladies!
CHICKEN PIE SUPPER is Saturday, Oct 27. Seatings at 5, 6 and 7:00 PM. Prices: $12 for age 13-adult; $10 for ages 6-12; free for age 5 and under. Make your reservations soon with Elaine Hawthorne at hawk8@myfairpoint.net or 643-2988.

Adult Bible study meets Tuesdays @ 7-8 PM in Trumbull Hall. This fall we are studying the Gospel of Luke.
Adult choir practices Thursdays at 7-8 PM at the Etna church. Contact Pastor Mike for more details.
CHRISTIAN YOGA meets in Trumbull Hall on Wednesdays, through December 19th from 7:00-8:00 PM (no classes 10/31, 11/21, 11/28). Open to all. Yoga mat required. Cost is $8/class. For more info e-mail instructor, Jenny Voelker at mjtbvoelker4@icloud.com
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 rmfenton0116@gmail.com.
Questions for the church secretary?
E-mail Carol Edwards at: etna.hanovercenter.church@gmail.com