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Our Beliefs
God's love extends to everyone, all the time, with no exceptions. We trust in a God who welcomes us just as we are and invites us into relationship with the Divine and with one another.
We believe Jesus came to show us the way to live through his example of love, compassion, and service. His teaching to love God with all our heart and mind, and to love our neighbors as ourselves, guides everything we do. We believe Jesus died on the cross and rose again, offering us hope and renewal.
As Christians, we take seriously our responsibility to protect and serve the most vulnerable among us. This calling shows up in our food pantry, our missions work, and our commitment to justice for all.
We share losses and celebrations, and offer a place of belonging where everyone matters.
You don't need to have all the answers to be part of our community.
Our communion table is open to anyone. Our doors are open to all who seek connection in a faith community.
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Come as you are, journey in faith, love your neighbor, and know you belong.
The Beginnings
There were 29 charter members of the original church, bearing local names that are still familiar today: Philbrick, Weeks, Cate. These parishioners invited William Allen to Greenland to be their first pastor. A young graduate of Harvard College, he was ordained on July 15, 1707. The second minister, Samuel MacClintock, a 1751 graduate of Princeton College, was hired as an assistant to Rev. Allen who was aging. Rev. Allen served until his death in 1760 at the age of 84. Rev. MacClintock, D.D., served until he died in 1804. Rev. Allen baptized 1,092 men, women and children. Rev. MacClintock, who served as a chaplain in the French & Indian Wars and the American Revolution, is credited as one of the founders of the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps.
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Current Church Building
The current building was erected in 1756. The interior was barn-like with open beams which can be viewed above the current ceiling. The steeple is supported by 16 ships' knees. Though the building has undergone several major renovations through the years, the basic structure has stood the test of time and still remains on its stone foundation with dirt floor basement.
Our History
Community Congregational Church of Greenland, NH, was gathered in 1706 and has a rich and deep history.