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Atkinson Congregational Church is an Open and Affirming, multigenerational church seeking a full-time, shared pastor with Hampstead Congregational Church. At Atkinson Congregational Church, our focus is to inspire through worship, music, and growing faith. We envision a future where more people find hope, belonging, and spiritual

nourishment among us. Located in the southern New Hampshire seacoast region, our welcoming campus—including a parsonage for our next pastor—supports both ministry and community programs that offer safe, inclusive space. We seek a pastor whose gifts will help us grow our congregation, strengthen our ministry to people of all ages, and reach people locally, online, and through community engagement. At the heart of all this is our desire to follow Jesus more closely—to love as He loved, welcome as He welcomed, and serve with committed passion. We pray for a leader who offers relatable, relevant preaching; is proficient with digital communication; values both contemporary and traditional music in worship; and brings compassionate, patient, and approachable leadership—with a sense of humor—as we move forward together, along with Hampstead Congregational Church.

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.

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.

Hampstead Congregational Church is a welcoming faith community where people can find renewal and inspiration through the teachings and example of Jesus Christ. It is a place where God’s message is shared in ways that are meaningful and relevant to individuals of all ages and backgrounds—a place for fellowship, understanding, and support in life’s journey. As a congregation, we strive to live out our beliefs by actively seeking opportunities to unite the community and partner with local organizations for mission work and social causes. We are looking for an energetic leader with an “action-oriented faith” who can help us grow our congregation and keep God’s word vibrant and relevant within our community. This person should be interested in working collaboratively with people of other faith traditions to address the needs of our shared community. The ideal candidate will inspire and develop the gifts of others, engage parishioners in our ongoing ministries, and skillfully balance the diverse needs of our congregation and the needs of our sister church, Atkinson Congregational Church.

*As of August 27, 2026: Rindge has temporarily paused the review of new profiles for this position*

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.

Since 1731, First Church Congregational UCC has been sharing God's extravagant

welcome, love, and forgiveness in Rochester. We are a warm, Open and Affirming

family of faith where caring relationships, meaningful worship, shared ministry,

and compassionate service define who we are. Together, we seek to follow Christ's

example by welcoming all, growing in faith, and working for healing and justice in

our community and beyond.

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!

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.

God is calling our church to grow and continue to act as a central pillar of our community. We aspire to be a positive beacon of hope and faith for everyone. To accomplish this goal, we will address the needs of those in our community by learning from our past, continuing present established programs and new direction to the future.

1. Our Community Action Group holds monthly events, such as Game and Movie Nights that are open to all in the community. We are continually looking for and adding events that members of our church and of the community can participate in and enjoy.

2. We have a group of women who make prayer shawls to give to people who are suffering an illness or loss.

3. Baby blankets are made and given to all new babies born in our community.

4. Our Ladies Aid group is active in various ways in our community.

The Westmoreland United Church is "Small - But Mighty"