Einbeck’s VOICES Will Sing at UCC Keene Oct. 19 Service
2025-10-19 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | The United Church of Christ in Keene, 23 Central Square, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
A 29-member chorus from Keene’s partner city of Einbeck, Germany, will provide music for the October 19 worship service at the United Church of Christ in Keene. The chorus, called VOICES, is directed by Annett Steinberg and will share three selections, sung a cappella in German. In translation, they are: “May the paths level out before your feet” by Schwarzer, “There is a longing in our hearts” by Quigley, and “Kyrie-Kanon” by Teichmann. The worship service begins at 10 am at the church, 23 Central Square, Keene. All are welcome.
This visit to Keene is the seventh music exchange between the two partner cities. In addition to the worship service at UCCKeene on October 19, the Einbeck musicians will present an international choral collaboration performance at 5 pm in the Redfern Arts Center Main Theatre at Keene State College.
Other featured choirs will include the Greater Keene Pops Choir, directed by Walt Sayre, and the Chamber Singers of Keene and Keene State College Concert Choir, directed by Morgan Bothwell. The performance will culminate in all choirs singing together, directed by Sandra Howard.
Tickets are free and can be secured in advance of the performance.
Go to: https://www.keene.edu/arts/redfern/ or call the Redfern Box Office: 603-358-2168

Sunday Worship
2025-10-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-14 10:00 - 11:00 and 7 more dates | The United Church of Christ in Keene, 23 Central Square, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
Join us for Sunday worship at 10:00 am! Stream us live at ucckeene.org/worship-care/live/.

Women’s Fellowship Program: Talking Wild Turkey
2025-11-12 13:00 - 14:00 | The United Church of Christ in Keene, 23 Central Square, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
Talking Wild Turkey, presented by Mark Ellingwood, former Wildlife Division Chief for the NH Fish and Game Dept. This program draws attention to our environment and our Church’s Creation Justice program. Light refreshments will be served.

UCC Youth Group Presents Coffee House
2025-11-21 07:00 - 20:00 | The United Church of Christ in Keene, 23 Central Square, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
The next Community Coffee House and Open Mic takes place November 21 at the United Church of Christ in Keene, 23 Central Square, Keene. Doors open at 6 pm and performances start at 7 pm. Food and beverages will be on sale. Enter the church by the accessible rear door near the parking lot, from Vernon Street.
Entrance fee is $8. Performance fee is by donation. Email hennum@ne.rr.com or text 603-325-5716 to reserve a performance slot, or if you have questions about the Coffee House.
All proceeds go to the Youth Group of the United Church of Christ in Keene for their annual service trip in the spring. The Youth Group had a successful Community Coffee House in September and followed it with a Haunted Alley and Playground event in October at the Keene Pumpkin Festival.

Christmas Bells Fair
2025-12-05 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-06 09:00 - 14:00 | The United Church of Christ in Keene, 23 Central Square, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
Plan a seasonal visit to the Christmas Bells Fair, 4 to 7 pm, Friday, Dec. 5, and 9 am to 2 pm, Saturday, Dec. 6, at the United Church of Christ in Keene, 23 Central Square, Keene.
You’ll find two floors with crafts, jewelry, berry bowls, plants, knitted items, silent auction, baked goods, Grandma’s Treasures, stationery, $2 mystery gifts—and more!
A light supper is served on Friday, 4 to 7 pm, and a coffee shop with pastries and lunch is open on Saturday, from 9 am to 1 pm.
There is an accessible entrance from Vernon Street, at the rear of the building, and an elevator between floors inside. Come listen to the bells!

Blue Christmas Services
2025-12-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-17 17:00 - 18:00 | The United Church of Christ in Keene, 23 Central Square, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
A Blue Christmas Service, a short contemplative service of prayer and healing for those who are grieving, will be held on Wednesday, December 17, in the Chapel of the United Church of Christ in Keene, 23 Central Square, Keene.
There will be two similar services, one at noon and one at 5 pm. The Chapel is located on the ground floor of the building and is graced with a creche during this season of Christmas.
There is an accessible entrance to United Church at the rear of the building, off Vernon Street. All who wish to share this time of contemplation are welcome.

Intergenerational Christmas Pageant Worship Service
2025-12-21 10:00 - 11:00 | The United Church of Christ in Keene, 23 Central Square, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
On December 21, the fourth Sunday in Advent, there will be an intergenerational Christmas Pageant during the worship service at the United Church of Christ in Keene, 23 Central Square, Keene. The service begins at 10 am and all are welcome.
During the Pageant, several children and adults will be in costumes as angels, animals, shepherds and wise men who visit the Holy Family, while readings and Christmas carols explain the ages-old story of Jesus’ birth.
The Christmas Pageant is followed by a Fellowship Hour in the Dining Room, with a birthday cake for Jesus.
There is an accessible entrance to United Church at the rear of the building, off Vernon Street, with an elevator to the second floor Sanctuary. All are welcome to share this seasonal joy.

34th Messiah Sing at UCCKeene
2025-12-21 19:00 - 20:00 | The United Church of Christ in Keene, 23 Central Square, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
The 34th annual Messiah Sing in Keene takes place at 7 pm, Sunday, December 21, at the United Church of Christ in Keene, 23 Central Square, Keene. Come to sing in the balcony or to listen in the pews below.
You are the chorus at this Messiah Sing, with a string quartet, organ, and vocal soloists, for Part I, the Christmas Section, and the “Hallelujah” Chorus of Handel’s masterpiece.
Scores are available to borrow and a reception follows in the Church Parlor. Suggested donation for this community Messiah Sing in Keene is $10.
There is an accessible entrance to United Church at the rear of the building, off Vernon Street, with an elevator to the Sanctuary on the second floor.
Singers and audiences travel from Vermont, the greater Keene area, and northern Massachusetts. It’s common to hear, “It doesn’t feel like Christmas until I sing ‘And the Glory of the Lord.’ ” Come to sing or to listen, but come for the community Christmas joy!

Christmas Eve Services
2025-12-24 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-24 21:00 - 22:00 | The United Church of Christ in Keene, 23 Central Square, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
A Family Candlelight Service will begin at 5 pm, Wednesday, December 24, at the United Church of Christ in Keene, 23, Central Square, Keene. The service will focus on the Christmas story and familiar carols for the children and families in the congregation.
Later the same evening, a Traditional Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols will begin at 9 pm, highlighted by special music from the senior choir and guest musicians, and the singing of carols by candlelight in anticipation of Jesus’ birth.
All are welcome to share the blessings of a Family Candlelight Service at 5 pm or a Traditional Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols at 9 pm on Christmas Eve.
The United Church of Christ in Keene is a progressive Christian congregation, welcoming of all, dedicated to serving our community, and committed to growing our faith for a 21st century world. Every day in every way, our mission is simple; to embody the words, “Love lives here!”

Women’s Fellowship Program: America’s Treasures
2026-01-14 13:00 - 14:00 | The United Church of Christ in Keene, 23 Central Square, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
America’s Treasures, presented by Andrew Leighton and Keith Brown, AAA Travel Agents. This program draws attention to our environment and our Church’s Creation Justice program. Light refreshments will be served.

Coffee House Returns Jan. 16 at UCC Keene
2026-01-16 18:00 - 19:00 | The United Church of Christ in Keene, 23 Central Square, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
Get ready for the Coffee House experience once again on Friday, January 16, at the United Church of Christ in Keene, 23 Central Square, Keene. Doors open at 6 pm and performances begin at 7 pm. All are welcome!
As usual, the Coffee House offers comfort food, beginning at 6 pm, and talented community folks performing at 7 pm. All this is a fundraiser for the UCC Youth Group, who are planning a Spring Service Trip.
The Coffee House is held in the Church’s Dining Room on the ground floor, accessible from the rear of the building, off Vernon Street or the Bank of America ATM driveway.
Performance sign-ups are made in advance by contacting the UCC Youth Director, Marty Hennum. hennum@ne.rr.com

Warmth & Hot Chocolate at UCC Keene on Feb. 7 Festival
2026-02-07 11:00 - 16:00 | NH
The UCC-Keene Youth Group will host a family-friendly Winter Wonderland in the East Room and Chapel on the first floor of the United Church of Christ, 23 Central Square, during the Keene Snow and Ice Festival, an outdoor event in downtown Keene on Saturday, February 7.
All are welcome to come in to the warmth for face painting, games, free hot chocolate, warmth, and nearby bathrooms. The Winter Wonderland is open from 11 am to 4 pm. Admission is $5 per child, no charge for adults. Proceeds go towards the Youth Group’s Spring Service Trip.
For more about programs for youth and children at UCC Keene, go to https://ucckeene.org/children-youth/

Women’s Fellowship Program: Valentine Luncheon
2026-02-11 12:00 - 13:00 | The United Church of Christ in Keene, 23 Central Square, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
Valentine Luncheon, held at KHS, Arch St., Keene. Zachary Spruchman, director, will present Culinary Arts at Cheshire Career Center. Please call or sign up at the church office by Feb. 4. Cost TBA. Snow date is Feb. 13.
