Who are we?
Meet our Pastor...
PASTOR DAVID & SHAWNE RANDLETT III
Pastor David and his wife Shawne have been leading Boscawen’s family of faith since 2013. Before then, they were at the center of the Loudon Congregational Church. David was born and raised in Boscawen and has come back to the Church of his youth. An avid reader and historian, David brings the past alive through his sermons. Music is a very important part of their lives and they have enriched worship through the formation of a new contemporary Praise band. David and Shawne have two grown sons and reside in Lakeport.
Boscawen Congregational Church is a member of the United Church of Christ and has been at the center of this community for over 272 years. Our family of faith welcomes all to our church no matter where you are in their faith journey. We meet weekly on Sunday mornings for worship, though our church offers many opportunities during the week to gather for fun and volunteer opportunities. All are welcome.
Pastor David and his wife Shawne have been leading Boscawen’s family of faith since 2013. Before then, they were at the center of the Loudon Congregational Church. David was born and raised in Boscawen and has come back to the Church of his youth. An avid reader and historian, David brings the past alive through his sermons. Music is a very important part of their lives and they have enriched worship through the formation of a new contemporary Praise band. David and Shawne have two grown sons and reside in Lakeport.
Boscawen Congregational Church is a member of the United Church of Christ and has been at the center of this community for over 272 years. Our family of faith welcomes all to our church no matter where you are in their faith journey. We meet weekly on Sunday mornings for worship, though our church offers many opportunities during the week to gather for fun and volunteer opportunities. All are welcome.
OUR MISSION
Helping those in the surrounding community
Helping those in the surrounding community
FOOD AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES: Small but mighty. Located in the small building in the Church parking lot, a dedicated group of volunteers provide thousands of meals annually to those in the greater community that need a helping hand. Providing food, transportation, and medical supplies. Open Wednesdays 3-6pm, Saturday 10 - Noon, or by appointment. Call Hilda's Food Pantry at (603)-451-7406.
CHURCH PARK: Many in our community wonder how the Boscawen Congregational Church came to own a park. At one time this piece of land, along with the parsonage that sits just in front of the park across from the old library, was the ‘Gerrish Homestead’. This house and piece of land was bequeathed to the Church in 1835 from the Gerrish family and over the years, many ministers resided in the parsonage.
In 1914, Rev. Melvin Allen was living there, but unlike ministers before him, Rev. Allen wasn’t much of a farmer and the acres of pastureland were laying idle. Rev. Allen was fond of young folks and made plans to turn the idle acres of pasturage that belonged to the parsonage into a playground. This was the start off the evolution from a fenced in pasture to the ‘Community Park’. He helped lay out its first tennis court, and personally wielded an axe to free the grove from underbrush and make it a pleasant place for Old Home Day gatherings over the years.
Today the park, as part of the Church’s ministry, is offered free of charge, to the entire community, and is where the Merrimack Valley Youth Baseball and Softball League, the Boscawen Men’s Softball League and the Boscawen Church Co-ed Softball League play their games. The gazebo, picnic area and playground are used regularly by families from across our wider community. Boscawen’s High Street Coffee House holds summer concerts here and the Church holds Sunday service at the park several times each summer.
In 1914, Rev. Melvin Allen was living there, but unlike ministers before him, Rev. Allen wasn’t much of a farmer and the acres of pastureland were laying idle. Rev. Allen was fond of young folks and made plans to turn the idle acres of pasturage that belonged to the parsonage into a playground. This was the start off the evolution from a fenced in pasture to the ‘Community Park’. He helped lay out its first tennis court, and personally wielded an axe to free the grove from underbrush and make it a pleasant place for Old Home Day gatherings over the years.
Today the park, as part of the Church’s ministry, is offered free of charge, to the entire community, and is where the Merrimack Valley Youth Baseball and Softball League, the Boscawen Men’s Softball League and the Boscawen Church Co-ed Softball League play their games. The gazebo, picnic area and playground are used regularly by families from across our wider community. Boscawen’s High Street Coffee House holds summer concerts here and the Church holds Sunday service at the park several times each summer.
VOLUNTEERING AND ITS SURPRISING BENEFITS; HELPING YOURSELF WHILE HELPING OTHERS
With busy lives, it can be hard to find time to volunteer. However, the benefits of volunteering are enormous to you, your family, and your community. The right match can help you find friends, reach out to the community, learn new skills, and even advance your career. Volunteering can also help protect your mental and physical health. Learn more about the many benefits of volunteering and find tips on getting started as a volunteer. Contact Laura Lane, Boscawen Congregational Church Mission Coordinator, today at 603-496-5947 or LL.ladybug@yahoo.com to find out all the ways that you too can volunteer!
With busy lives, it can be hard to find time to volunteer. However, the benefits of volunteering are enormous to you, your family, and your community. The right match can help you find friends, reach out to the community, learn new skills, and even advance your career. Volunteering can also help protect your mental and physical health. Learn more about the many benefits of volunteering and find tips on getting started as a volunteer. Contact Laura Lane, Boscawen Congregational Church Mission Coordinator, today at 603-496-5947 or LL.ladybug@yahoo.com to find out all the ways that you too can volunteer!
CHURCH HOURS
Worship Sunday 10 am Office Hours By appointment 603-796-2565 |
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