Our Faith is over 2000 years old.
Our thinking is not.
Where to Find Us
Fast Facts
- ”The Church at the Head of the Square”
- Worship at 10 AM on Sunday Mornings
- Livestream Available
- Part of the Keene Community since 1738
- Open and Affirming of All Persons
- Fully Accessible (Vernon Street Entrance)
- Fellowship Hour Following Worship
- Free Parking in the Church Lot (Vernon Street) and Downtown (Sundays)
- Casual Dress
- Outstanding Music Program
- Strong Commitment to Mission and Outreach
- Short Weekly Sermon
- Free Will Collection
- Monthly Communion (Open to All)
- Nursery Care for Ages 6 mos. – 5 Years
- Church School for Grades K-5
- Middle and High School Programs
- Lots of Opportunities to Learn, Serve, and Connect
- A Warm, Lively, and Welcoming Community!
Join Us for Worship! Sundays at 10:00 a.m.
Where to Park
Our Vernon Street lot (across from the Fire Station) leads to our rear entrance and elevator for accessibility. You can also park on Central Square (free on Sunday mornings) and enter through our front doors. At both entrances, greeters will welcome you, direct you to the sanctuary, and answer any questions you may have.
(Pink is for free Sunday Parking)
Where to Sit
Our sanctuary is large and can feel a bit overwhelming. As you enter, an usher will greet you and hand you a printed bulletin (outline of the service.) Activity bags and toys are available for children who wish to remain with their adults during worship. Rockers are located in the back for those with small babies or sore backs. Please sit anywhere you like!
Nursery Care (6 Months - Kindergarten)
We are a child-friendly church! Childcare is available from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. (10:00 - 11:00 a.m. in Summer) in our first-floor nursery. Our experienced staff are eager to interact with your children in casual play. Please know you are always welcome to stay as your child adjusts to our teachers and program.
Church School (Grades K-5)
Older children begin worship with their adults. After some opening words and music, the pastor calls the children forward for a short message (adults are welcome to join). At the end of this time, teachers bring the children downstairs for a fun, hands-on-lesson in our one-room Sunday school. Children can be picked up downstairs after the service. Staff and volunteers are all background-checked and adhere to specific Safe Spaces practices.
Worship Style
Our one-hour worship is quite traditional, with excellent choral and handbell music, a magnificent organ, hymns sung from a hymnal, and lay readers. Punctuating this are more contemporary songs and special performers. Themed services are also held throughout the year. In addition to a short (12-15 minute) sermon, a voluntary offering is collected during worship. Communion is served once a month and open to all.
Fellowship Hour
After worship on Sundays, we gather in our first-floor dining room for a time of food and fellowship. This is a great time to mix and mingle with members and friends of the congregation! We encourage our members to wear name tags to make this experience more welcoming for you. Please join us!
