New Ipswich Congregational Church is giving young crafters, artists and bakers a chance to share their talents, with a craft fair featuring only items made by children and teens under the age of 16 Saturday, April 2, from 9 a.m. to noon in the bottom.
A small shed for collecting clothing and other textiles was only installed at the New Ipswich Congregational Church a week ago, but already, there are several bags of donations stacked inside.Pastor Ken Whitson said the shed is part aid for those in.
Easter resurrects in-person services at some local churches
A small congregation met for an outdoor sermon on Sunday at the Rindge Congregational Church to observe Palm Sunday, the start of the Holy Week, culminating in Easter.
The Rev. Kelly Gallagher leads a small congregation in an outdoor sermon on Sunday at the Rindge First Congregational Church to observe Palm Sunday, the start of the Holy Week, culminating in Easter. Staff photo by Ashley Saari
Above and below, a small congregation met for an outdoor sermon on Sunday at the Rindge Congregational Church to observe Palm Sunday, the start of the Holy Week. Ashley Saari photos / Monadnock Ledger-Transcript
Churches get creative to celebrate holiday
Rev. Dr. David Felton, Interim Minister at First Church in Jaffrey. Staff photo by Ben Conant
Rev. Dr. David Felton, Interim Minister at First Church in Jaffrey. Staff photo by Ben Conant
Rev. Dr. David Felton is the interim minister at First Church in Jaffrey. Ben Conant / Monadnock Ledger-Transcript
Rev. Dr. David Felton, Interim Minister at First Church in Jaffrey. Staff photo by Ben Conant
Published: 12/21/2020 5:47:37 PM
Christmas is one of the most significant holidays in the Christian religion, and often draws larger than usual crowds to services – not an ideal circumstance when COVID-19 guidelines still call for limiting contact with large groups.