Kearsarge Community

Presbyterian Church

82 King Hill Road, New London, NH

Welcome to All!

We welcome all who wish to participate in any part of the life of our church. Our doors swing outward reaching wide into the community to share God's love.

The Lord's Supper is served to all believers at the 10:00 a.m. Service on the first Sunday of each month, and at the 8:15 a.m. Service every Sunday.

Sunday Schoolon Sunday Mornings at 10 a.m. On the first Sunday of the month at 10 a.m. (Communion Sunday) Sunday School is held for nursery-Kindergarten only.

Contact

Kearsarge Community Presbyterian Church is located at 82 King Hill Road (aka Route 11) in New London, NH off Interstate 89. If you are travelling north on I-89 you take a right off Exit 11 and travel just 1 mile and you will find the church on your left. If you are travelling south on I-89 you take a left off Exit 11 and travel just 1 mile and you will find the church on your left.

Our office hours are M-Th: 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Church Email: kcpcjune@tds.netPastor: Bob Merrill (kcpcpastor@tds.net)Interim Coordinator of Sunday School: Roberta Hollinger (kcpyouth@tds.net)
Music Director: Eleanor Alleman (kcpcmusic@tds.net)

History

Kearsarge Community Presbyterian Church was organized in the mid 1980's. The Congregation first met as a fellowship at Colby-Sawyer College. The Rev. George Pomeroy was the first stated supply pastor through the end ofn 1984. KCPC was chartered by the Presbytery of Northern New England on January 23, 1988 with 74 members. THe Rev. John Wall was pastor from 1986 until July 2000. On August 1, 2001, the Rev. Bob Merril began his ministry as the congregation's second pastor. The Rev. Julie Emery served as Minister to Youth and Education from 2004-2008

The church bell, a part of KCPC worship service since 1994, called villagers to worship at the United Presbyterian church of East Ryegate, Vermont, from 1923-1983. It seemed appropriate that a church having ended its ecclesiastical life should pass the bell along to a church just beginning. The bell and enclosure are now situated in the center of the KCPC Memorial Garden, adjacent to the sanctuary.

Church Programs

Worship

The center of the life of our church is the worship service. At this time we gather together to praise God for the Lord's goodness and grace. Child care is provided during worship for pre-school children.

Session

The Session of Elders are elected by the congregation as lay leaders. Working with the pastor, they function as spiritual and administrative leaders.

Deacons

The Board of Deacons are responsible for the outreach and caring ministries of KCPC, assisting wherever needs are found.

Mission

Our mission activities at KCPC are Bible and Faith based-sharing God's word, God's word, God's gifts, and loving our neighbors as ourselves.

Sunday School

Classes are held for children ages 3-13 during the 10am Worship Service, September through May. Our lectionary-based curriculum enables children, youth, and adults to learn and worhip with a focus on the same Biblical passages. Children's bulletins are also available on a weekly basis.

Vacation Bible School

A week-long session is held for children ages 3 through Grade 8 sometime during the summer vacation.

Other Opportunities

Men's and Women's Bible Study, Adult Choir, Presbyterian Women, Pilgrim Circle Book discussion, Men's Monthly Breakfast, Ecumenical Worship Services, Adult Christian Education, Youth Group, and an Adult Respite Day Program.