The United Church of Christ in Keene

Summer Saturdays in the Park at UCC-Keene
2024-07-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-06 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The United Church of Christ in Keene, 23 Central Square, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
The six-week, popular program, Summer Saturdays in the Park, takes place on July 6 to August 10, from 10-11am in the Elsie Priest Park and Playground space behind the United Church of Christ in Keene. In years past, the programs have included games, art projects, music experiences, face painting, scavenger hunts, and touch-a-fire-truck.
Summer Saturdays in the Park has no sign-ups, the activities are offered to whomever shows up during the 10-11am time period. Leaders are Marty Hennum, a Youth Group helper, and volunteers from the Church.
Saturdays in the Park space is a safe, gated area with equipment for toddlers and older children. There is parking in the Church’s lot off Vernon Street, behind the UCC-Keene building. All are welcome!

Sunday Worship
2024-07-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-12 10:00 - 11:00 and 5 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!
Live stream at ucckeene.org/worship-care/live/.

Heather Ells Photography at UCC-Keene
2024-06-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-02 11:00 - 12:00 | The United Church of Christ in Keene, 23 Central Square, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
Landscape photographer Heather Ells displays the sights and seasons of New England in the current exhibit in the East Room Gallery, United Church of Christ in Keene, 23 Central Square.
According to the photographer, “I specialize in capturing the essence of natural landscapes and cityscapes. Through the interplay of light, color, layers, and texture, I aim to reveal the beauty and character of the world around us. In today’s contemporary context, my work invites viewers to discover wonder and beauty in local scenes, fostering a connection to the environment. Each photograph tells a unique story, urging the audience to appreciate the intrinsic value of our surroundings.”
Art exhibits at UCC-Keene are organized by the Music and Arts Committee and are hung in the East Room Gallery on the first floor. An accessible entrance is located at the rear of the building off Vernon Street. The gallery is open from 11 am to noon on Sundays, and by appointment (603-352-4136) during the week. Closed Saturdays.

Blessing of the Animals
2024-05-12 10:00 - 23:00 | The United Church of Christ in Keene, 23 Central Square, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
The United Church of Christ in Keene welcomes you to celebrate the blessing of our animal friends in our lives!
We invite to bring your pet, but only if it is not too stressful and your pet is comfortable with other animals. Have dogs on leashes, please. As always, pictures of your pets (on paper or on cell phones) are welcome, too.
The worship service begins at 10 am, Sunday, May 12, outdoors in the Elsie Priest Park, behind the UCC-Keene, on the corner of Court and Vernon streets. If it rains, the event will be held in the Church’s dining room, accessible through the parking lot entrance on Vernon Street.

Picnic Luncheon, Installation of Officers
2024-05-08 12:00 - 14:00 | NH
add to May 8 calendar event:
A Women’s Fellowship program

Mozart’s “Regina Coeli” is May 5 Sermon-in-Music at UCC-Keene
2024-05-05 10:00 - 11:00 | The United Church of Christ in Keene, 23 Central Square, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
The Choir at the United Church of Christ in Keene will present music of Mozart for a Sermon-in-Music on Sunday, May 5, during the 10 am worship service. All are welcome.
“Regina Coeli” [Queen of Heaven] K. 276 is the featured work, honoring the Virgin Mary. Music Director Beverly Caldon will conduct the singers, with string quartet accompaniment. Vocal soloists are soprano Evangelina Leontis, mezzo-soprano Margaret Dodsun-Buhl, tenor Steve O’Brien, and bass Sherman Morrison.
Other Mozart pieces included in the morning worship are “Laudate Dominum,” “Alleluia,” and “Ave Verum Corpus.”
The Church is located at 23 Central Square, Keene, with an accessible entrance at the rear of the building off Vernon Street. Once inside, there’s an elevator to the Sanctuary on the second floor.

Paintings by Wendi Hulslander on Display Now Through April
2024-04-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-31 11:00 - 12:00 | The United Church of Christ in Keene, 23 Central Square, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
Familiar Keene landmarks highlight the exhibit of acrylic paintings by local artist Wendi Hulslander, on display in the East Room Gallery, United Church of Christ in Keene, 23 Central Square, from now through the end of April.
The artist writes, “My earlier art is close to photo realism, consisting of historical scenes from my hometown of Keene NH — such as the Ye Goodie Shoppe, Timoleon’s city block, the Wyman Tavern, and Ashuelot River park. I also paint when I am away in the tropics, and have many tropical island scenes.”
Ms. Hulslander is a member of the Monadnock Area Art Association and has won multiple awards at the annual Art in the Park in Keene. She says, “Once you realize you can paint, nothing is the same. You walk in a vivid world of opportunity. Every flower garden that grows, each twinkle of ocean water, a city scene in front of you, a homeless person on the street or dogs in a golf cart… they are all potential paintings.”
The exhibit is open from 11 am to noon every Sunday, and by appointment during the week by calling the church office, 603-352-4136. It is closed Saturdays. There is an accessible entrance at the rear of the Church, off Vernon Street. Exhibit is on the first floor. All are welcome.

Interfaith Climate Cafe
2024-04-14 15:00 - 18:00 | The United Church of Christ in Keene, 23 Central Square, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
“In virtually every transformative movement in human history, people of faith have been at the center of the action. Catalysts. Laborers. Visionaries. Now, as we confront what is arguably the greatest challenge in human history, God is calling us all to step up once more. To love the world – and put our love into action.” Matthew Myer Boulton
In this spirit, please join us for a time of conversation and learning as we explore how different faith traditions inform one’s understanding of the climate crisis and identify the passions we share.

Colonial Myths Busted
2024-04-10 13:00 - 14:00 | NH
with Becky Barton, Cheshire County Historical Society.
A Women’s Fellowship program

Rummage Sale and Flea Market
2024-04-06 08:00 - 14:00 | NH
A Spring Rummage Sale and Flea Market is on Saturday, April 6, at the United Church of Christ in Keene, 23 Central Square, from 8 am to noon. From 12:30 to 2 pm, there is a bag sale for $3 or $5, depending on the size of the bag you buy to fill with whatever you find.
The sale is in the Dining Room, Chapel, and East Room, all on the first floor of the Church. It’s accessible from the rear doors on Vernon Street, as well as from Central Square, but there are stairs at that entrance.
Proceeds from the sale go to non-profit organizations in Keene. Visit our sale for the good community spirit and the good buys!
