At First Congregational Church of Meredith, it will be “Sundaes on Sunday” on September 12 from 1 to 3 pm, as the church opens its door and invites the community in.

Church leaders plan the open house for several reasons:  to give visitors a chance to tour this historic facility, as a thank-you to townsfolk who have supported the recent steeple repair campaign and to emphasize the church’s place in the wider community.

Each visitor who takes a tour of the church will be entitled to a free sundae in fellowship hall.

Church staff and representatives of various church groups will be on hand to greet guests and explain church programs and services. Guests will be invited to view the beautiful sanctuary, the fellowship hall and the classrooms.  The Sunday School staff will be on hand and Sunday School registration will be available. The congregation invites residents and visitors from the area to come and meet the people who worship beneath the tall white steeple.

With generous community support, the Meredith church has recently undertaken a $30,000 repair of the steeple, a historic town landmark.

The church is located off Main Street on Highland Street, near the Historical Society and municipal buildings. For further open house information, call 279-6271 between 9 am and noon weekdays.

Activity/Event Name
Worship Service	Worship services are held at 10:00 am throughout the year with Communion on the first Sunday of each month.
Sunday School	Sunday School is held weekly during the worship service. We follow the Inter-Lakes school calendar for vacations.
Adult Bible Study	Adult Bible Study is held every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in the church parlor.
Pastor-Parishioner Relations Committee	Pastor-Parishioner Relations Committee members Carol Euiler and Paul Eldridge are available to meet with you with any issues or concerns you may have.
Council and Boards Meetings	The Church Council and the Building, Living and Celebrating Boards will meet on Tuesday, September 14th at 7PM.
Fundraising Committee	The next Fundraising Brunch is Sunday, September 19th at 11:15 AM.
Women's Fellowship	The Women's Fellowship will meet Monday, September 20th at 1:30 PM.
Young Mothers' Group	The Young Mothers' Group's next meeting is being planned. For more information contact Erika Whitcher at 603-677-2143 or thewhitchas@yahoo.com.  Free childcare for babies and children to 8 years old is provided on site by church volunteers.
Membership Meeting	Those who are ready to become members of First Congregational Church, or would like to know more about membership, are invited to meet with Pastor Russ.
Outdoor Ministries	Please contact Pastor Russ or Camp Coordinators Dot Hartson & Carolyn Rideout for more information on Outdoor Ministries.
Newsletter mailing list	If you or someone you know would like to have their name added to our mailing list to receive the monthly newsletter, please contact the church secretary at 279-6271 or e-mail your name and address to: fccmeredith@metrocast.net