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(A searchable database with employment and other opportunities for clergy and laypersons in the United Church of Christ.)
Search & Call Documents:
Local Church Profile - The NHCUCC is moving to an electronic profile system. All requests for transitional leadership and full or part time settled pastoral care will be created here. Please contact the N.H. Conference to begin this process!
Guide to Pastoral Search and Call
Search Committee Information Form
Biblical Resources for Search Committees
Marks of Faithful and Effective Ministers
Clergy Compensation Guidelines
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The Ministerial Profile
The UCC Ministerial Profile is an authorized minister’s denominational credential, presenting an individual’s verified standing, criminal background check, disciplinary records, and employment history. The UCC Ministerial Profile is also the document by which an authorized minister reaches local church search committees. While an authorized minister directs his/her profile’s circulation, the UCC Ministerial Profile belongs to the United Church of Christ and is administered by Conference offices. Any authorized minister in good standing may request that a Conference circulate his/her profile to any vacancy, and the Conference duly sends it on; authorized ministers are encouraged to consult with Conferences to understand how each Conference circulates profiles. Ministers are encouraged to use all available information, including information found at Opportunities.UCC to best discern which congregations they may like to engage in an interview. (Source: UCC.org)
For local New Hampshire congregations in active search, check the Churches in Transition section below.
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In Transition
Currently has an Interim Minister
Seeking Transitional Leadership
In search of an Interim Minister
Seeking Settled Leadership
Currently looking for a new Minister
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Seeking Settled Leadership
Dunbarton: First Congregational Church
Settled Pastor | 1/4 Time
We are searching for a pastor to lead Sunday worship services, provide pastoral care, and perform a handful of special services throughout the year. We expect that the schedule our pastor will keep will be a flexible one and simply ask for appropriate responsiveness to church communications. We have a very strong lay leadership/participation, so being connected to those serving in various capacities will be integral to our success!
Dunbarton is a wonderful, small New England town. The church is located in the central area, which includes the town library, Curios shop, town hall, and elementary school. We are also home to Clough State Park, which has a lovely beach area, lots of places fitos h, and great boating! Dunbarton's claim to fame is that it is, geographically, the center of New England! Even though houses are somewhat spread out, everyone in Dunbarton is a true neighbor.
Salary: <30k
Church Size: 51-100
Housing: No Housing Compensation
Guidelines: MCG
Seeking Settled Leadership
Farmington: First Congregational Church
Settled Pastor | Full Time
We are a congregation involved in missions, locally and world-wide, and would like to help more in the community. Currently we have outreaches such as being part of the Interfaith Food Panty, providing inexpensive clothing and household items at our Blessed Bargains thrift store, and assisting with packing and distribution of food for school children through the 68 Hours of Hunger program.
We have a lot of singing in our services, we have had the Community Band based in our church in the recent past. We feel that music is important to our worship and spiritual lives. We provide f ree concerts to the community, such as the Funky Divas of Gospel Christmas Concert.
We are looking for a part- time minister who will share the Word of God with us, making it pertinent to our daily lives. A minister who can reach out to the home-bound parishioners, the hospitalized people and to those with other needs. We would appreciate if the minister would be involved in some of our church activities.
Salary: 60k-70k
Church Size: 1-50
Housing: Housing Allowance
Guidelines: MCG-
Seeking Settled Leadership
Gorham: The Gorham Congregational Church, UCC
Settled Pastor | Half Time
We seek a pastor who has great faith in God and is able and willing to share this with us. We look for our pastor to be an interesting and inspiring speaker who will lead us to a closer relationship to God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. We pray for a teacher who has Bible knowledge and scholarship. We hope to find a gracious person with a sense of humor and the ability to work with a variety of people.
We desire our pastor to work closely with the Deacons to plan and prepare worship services throughout the year; to assist Christian Education with instruction and teaching for all ages; to facilitate a course of Bible Study throughout the year; and to visit those who are unable to attend worship, are ill, hospitalized, or are otherwise in need of spiritual support.
We seek to continue as a beacon of light in our community, as we have been for over 160 years. We will do this through: fellowship, learning, and worship opportunities; instances that provide teaching, learning, and transformative experiences that open hearts to the Word of God; visitation that reaches, connects and supports those in and beyond our church; service to our community and world that follows Jesus’s example; and leadership by example of God’s Spirit within us, to those in our congregation and beyond.
Salary:
Church Size: 51-100
Housing: Parsonage
Guidelines:
Seeking Transitional Leadership
Haverhill: First Congregational Church of Haverhill
Interim | Half Time
Conference Contact:
Our congregation is looking for a Part-Time Pastor with patience and the ability to provide stability while we seek a new settled pastor. We are searching for meaning and purpose in why the First Congregational Church of Haverhill exists. This position would be 25 hours per week, with housing allowance or parsonage available.
Salary: <30k
Church Size: 51-100
Housing: Housing AllowanceParsonage
Guidelines:
Seeking Settled Leadership
Jaffrey: First Church in Jaffrey
Settled Pastor | Full Time
We are searching for a new pastor who can guide our community as we continue to honor the sacred echoes of our past while remaining open to the unfolding light of the present, striving to be a sanctuary of peace, a source of joy, and a heartbeat of hope for the world.
God is calling First Church in Jaffrey to become the civic heart of our region—a community defined not by the walls of our historic building, but by the depth of our reach. We are being transformed from a Sunday-centered destination into a "Sanctuary Without Walls," a living embodiment of God’s extravagant welcome that provides essential care for every stage of life. By centering our identity on the fundamental needs of our neighbors—food security, housing, and intergenerational care—we are becoming sacred stewards of Jaffrey’s physical and spiritual well-being. We are answering a call to be community weavers, divine bridge-builders who connect local organizations and neighboring congregations in a tapestry of support. Ultimately, we are becoming a people who ensure that no one in our region walks alone, Reflecting a theology where our neighbor's flourishing is our highest holy calling.
Salary:
Church Size: 51-100
Housing: ParsonageHousing Allowance
Guidelines: MCG
Seeking Transitional Leadership
New Castle: Congregational Church, UCC
Interim | 3/4 Time
The New Castle Congregational Church strives to bring God’s love, as seen in the life of Jesus Christ, to the community and the world through worship, music, fellowship, outreach, and our lives. We seek a 32 hour/week interim pastor with the following duties:
• Prepare and lead the Sunday worship including scripture study, liturgy and bulletin preparation, sermons, children’s message, prayers, involvement of lay liturgists, and selection of music in coordination with our Director of Music
• Lead the congregation and search committee in the process to call the next settled pastor.
• Empower faith formation and vitality through prayer, Bible study, community service and the identification of resources and opportunities for the congregation’s involvement
• Provide pastoral care in collaboration with the Deacons
• Officiate at weddings and funerals for members and for community members when appropriate
• Attend church meetings and help guide church programs
• Participate in UCC Granite State Association and NH Conference meetings as well as other related activities
• Provide a monthly activity report to the Trustees and the Deacons.
• Participate in overall operational responsibilities and supervision of staff, delegating where appropriate
• Provide listening, counselling and referral services
• Take time for pastoral prayer and study
Salary:
Church Size: 51-100
Housing: Parsonage
Guidelines: MCG
Seeking Settled Leadership
North Barnstead: Congregational Church of North Barnstead
Settled Pastor | Half Time
The Congregational Church of North Barnstead, UCC (CCNB) is looking for you. We
are especially interested if you are:
Energized by a vital congregation and looking to help generate an everexpanding circle of pastoral-congregational life and impact.
Excited by God’s call to live faith in action and looking to join a Church which lives that call.
Eager to be in community with people who are hungry to understand the guidance the Holy Scriptures give us TODAY for enlivening our relationship with God and building The Beloved Community.
Hopeful of finding a Church that is flexible with and supportive of its Pastor.
Open to finding effective ways in which the talents of the Pastor & Congregants can be channeled.
Talented in four areas of excellence from The Marks of Faithful and Effective Authorized Ministry:
Building transformational leadership skills
Exhibiting a Spiritual Foundation and Ongoing Spiritual Practice
Caring for All Creation
Engaging Sacred Stories and Traditions
*CCNB is willing to consider different models of being church. We have had
conversations to help us understand and be open to what this could look like.
Salary: Based on Experience
Church Size: 51-100
Housing: Unknown
Guidelines: MCG
Seeking Settled Leadership
Rindge, NH and Ashburnham, MA Collaborative
Settled Pastor | 3/4 Time
We are currently two separate and distinct churches: Ashburnham (MA) Community Church and First Congregational Church Rindge (6 Payson Hill Rd. Rindge NH). For the past five years we have been joyfully sharing a designated term pastor and growing closer as we have found new ways of being church. Our small congregations serve as examples of welcoming and open Christianity in our rural conservative towns. We are looking for a minister to journey with us to continue exploring and finding new ways of being church and serving our communities. We would love to see our Small Church Collaborative grow to include more churches. We are seeking a pastor who is interested in helping churches make the changes each congregation imagines for themselves. Our focus is on increasing the way the lay leaders are the decision-makers for each congregation; and on learning how to reach out into the local town where each church is situated. We are seeking a flexible and creative pastor. Each church has their own designated term goals for their congregation, but they are very similar. We need a pastor who will be able to work with different goals in different places, while supporting our overlapping experiences. A large part of the collaborative is the growth of lay leadership. We are looking for regular spiritual formation, Bible study, and leadership education. That said, we are small, aging congregations and we need to assess the strength of our congregations. We are looking for a pastor who can help our church family continue to grow spiritually, serve our communities, and at the same time discern our future and the viability of our congregations. We eagerly anticipate sharing our joyous Collaborative with the right pastor, and we welcome the opportunity to tell interested candidates about our Small Church journey.
Salary: 70k-80k
Church Size: 51-100
Housing: No Housing Compensation
Guidelines:
Seeking Settled Leadership
Salem: First Congregational Church
Settled Pastor | Half Time
It’s a bright Sunday morning and the bells of the First Congregational Church of Salem, NH announce it’s time for worship. For over 285 years, people have gathered here to honor our Lord God in community, fellowship, and prayer. We are a multigenerational congregation where friendship and family go hand and hand. We are excited for our next chapter! We are currently looking for a Designated Term Pastor to partner with us as we navigate the 21st century. Throughout the profile process, we have defined some essential goals for our congregation. These include reaching out to partner with other churches and organizations to spread the love and teaching of Jesus beyond our church walls and exploring new ways to offer worship to all members of the community. We are flexible and fun, supportive and caring. We have been Open and Affirming since 2022, the result of dedicated teamwork! We enjoy the blend of traditional and contemporary styles during worship, and you are welcome here. We look forward to meeting you and discussing our shared vision for the future of our church!
Salary: 30k-40k
Church Size: 101-150
Housing: Housing Allowance
Guidelines: MCG
Seeking Transitional Leadership
Seabrook: Trinity United Church, Seabrook
Interim | Half Time
Conference Contact:
We seek a part time Interim to provide services such as preaching. Conducting funerals and weddings. Someone with an attention to the needy and elderly, pastoral care and bible study. Someone with good communication skills, a caring manner, a vision for expansion, reaching out & teaching.
Salary: 40k-50k
Church Size: 51-100
Housing: Housing Allowance
Guidelines:
Seeking Settled Leadership
Washington: Washington Congregational Church, United Church Of Christ
Settled Pastor | Half Time
We desire a leader who is compassionate and caring; who will ask the hard questions while listening to and respecting our diverse views and backgrounds; who will be led by God’s grace, sharing real-life examples to support and guide us on God’s path; who is committed to help us address conditions in our broader community; who will guide us to be more responsive and active in our community. The personality and ability to challenge our spiritual thought processes by pushing us outside our comfort zones and continuing to expose us to new experiences both inside and outside our faith and church.
Salary: <30k
Church Size: 51-100
Housing: Housing Allowance
Guidelines:
Seeking Settled Leadership
Winchester: United Church of Winchester
Settled Pastor | Half Time
We need someone who can provide a sense of stability, as we have been using supply pastors for over a year. We would like our pastor to be visible in the community and help us raise the profile of our church in the community. We are still experiencing grief over the death of our previous pastor and need our new pastor to help us with this.
We would like someone of strong faith and personal warmth. Because this is a part-time position, we need someone who is organized, can establish goals, and has good time management skills. We are looking for someone who can ask for assistance and guidance from the Congregation so that we all share in ministry and outreach.
The United Church of Winchester is small but committed group of Christians, who seek to grow our Christian community in Winchester, NH. We request spiritual leadership to help us grow our congregation. We have a strong presence in this community. Members of the community who are not active members to our church, refer to it as their church for funerals, weddings and baptisms. We are also the only mainline church here in Winchester. We have several evangelical churches that we seek to develop an ecumenical relationship with. We realize that being a part-pastor that we will have to work with the individual to ensure a schedule that meets both parties needs. We are also open to a Pastor sharing arrangement. However our congregation is unwilling to change our worship time.
Salary: 30k-40k
Church Size: 51-100
Housing: Housing Allowance
Guidelines:
