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Welcome to the Brookline Community Church!

The Brookline Community Church is a small but active Christian congregation
that lives in the belief that God loves us all and that humanity’s best response
to that love is to share it with everyone, with no exceptions. From dropping off
an unexpected casserole to partnering with local service organizations, this congregation finds its purpose in responding to need with love and support.
God instilled in all of us a desire for a life of meaning and purpose. That quest
can be overwhelming – share your journey with fellow travelers at the Brookline Community Church.

Outreach is collecting Back-To-School items through August 4

New Backpacks (Prefer large, very sturdy. Even little ones need room for snow pants and sneakers!)
Lunch Boxes
Durable, Tear-Resistant 2-Pocket Folders (6 colors)
1, 2, and 3-inch Sturdy Binders (White)/Filler Paper/Dividers w/tabs
Calculators (4 function)
Notebooks 8 1/2 x 11" (1,3 and 5 subject)
Pens: Blue, Black, and Red
Ticonderoga Pencils
3- hole Pen/ Pencil Cases & Pouches
Thin Tip Dry Erase Markers (low odor)
Post-It Notes
Highlighters and Black Fine Point Sharpies
Crayons, Colored Markers and Pencils (Crayola preferred)
Erasers: Pencil-top and Chunk
Thick Washable Markers
Glue Sticks (Jumbo and Lg.)/4oz. Elmers' Glue/Scotch Tape
Rulers (Custom/Metric)
Anti-Bacterial and Baby Wipes/Boxes of Tissues
Hand Held Pencil Sharpeners with covers
Marbled Composition Notebooks
Scissors (Kid friendly)
Index Cards

There will be a barrel outside the side door of the church starting Tuesday July 20th, where you may put your donations.

Message from Outreach

If you are looking for organizations to donate to over the summer please check out the websites for The Brookline Food Pantry, Share in Milford and the Nashua Soup Kitchen for their wish lists.

The Nashua Soup Kitchen is conducting their annual "Backpacks for Back to School" Program. More information can be found on their website at:
https://nsks.org/project/nsks-backpacks-for-back-to-school/
If you would like to donate, but cannot get the items there please leave them in the basket in the front Hall at the church by August 1st and we will deliver the items for you.

As non-profit organizations are starting to open up again so are opportunities for volunteer and paid positions. If you are interested or have some time please consider checking out one of the organizations Outreach supports or contact an organization that interests you.

Visiting Angels of Nashua is looking for In-home Care Aides. Please see flyer attached with more information and how to contact them.

Please feel free to contact Amy Razzaboni at arazz3914@gmail.com or speak with any member of the Outreach Board with any questions or to get more information about our Outreach Organizations and other local non-profits.

Worship Service

In Person & Online

July 18, 2021

Join us for in person worship at 9am. You can view the bulletin here.
Then virtual coffee hour via Zoom at 10:15.
We did have some technical difficulties with the online service last week, hopefully this week there will be no issues. We will post it both here and on Facebook when it is ready.

Worship Service

In Person & Online

July 11, 2021

Join us for in person worship at 9am. You can view the bulletin here.
Then Virtual Coffee Hour via zoom at 10:15.
This week, we're changing the way we deliver the on-line service. Instead of pre-recording it, we'll record the in-person service on Sunday. Then we'll edit it, so you get the best of both worlds, with the service and the music videos together in a play list.

Worship Service

In Person & online

July 4, 2021

Join us for in person worship at 9am or worship anytime with our online service.
There will not be coffee hour this week so everyone can enjoy the parade.

What an AMAZING church family we have! New roof shingles are on and looking GREAT!

Worship Service

In Person & Online

June 27, 2021

Join us for worship service at 9am on Sunday, or worship any time with our online service. Virtual Coffee Hour will be held via Zoom at 10:15.

Worship Service

In Person & Online

June 20, 2021

In person worship time changes to 9am this week.
Join us for service at 9am on Sunday, or worship any time with our online service. Virtual Coffee Hour will be held via Zoom at 10:15.

May 9, 2021

John Nicholson, from our congregation, will be leading us in worship in person for a Mother’s Day service this week at 10:00 Sunday morning. The weather looks lovely for Sunday, so we will be worshiping outdoors. The online service is also available.
There will not be a coffee hour this week.

Rev. Catherine is doing well and looking forward to leading worship next Sunday!

TWO GREAT THINGS ABOUT MAY BESIDES THE WEATHER.....BROOKLINE COMMUNITY CHURCH'S  TAKE HOME MEAL AND SUPPORTING OUR VETERANS.  This month's take home meal is an Upside-Down Aussie Cottage Pie,  a mash-up of two down under dishes:  a hand held meat pie and a cottage pie.  Mashed potatoes soaking up the flavor from a seasoned beef and vegetable layer above, with a topper of crisp puff pastry. We will be prepping the dish on Friday May 21st, and the pick up will be between 330-5pm. Each meal feeds 2-3 depending on appetites.

1 meal-$12
2 meals-$22
3 meals-$30
4 meals-$40

If interested, email kingmegan7@gmail.com.

Also we are proud to support our Veterans, as May is "Military Appreciation Month"

We are collecting bedding, which includes new pillows, twin blankets and twin sheets.  They all have to be in new packages or with a tag on them showing they are new.  They will be given to Harbor Cares for their 3 transitional Housing Complexes.

We will have a bin at the  side door of our church where donations can be left starting Monday , May 3rd.  We also will be open from 9-11am on Saturday, May 15 or Friday May 21st from 1-5 pm where they can be dropped off inside

Worship While

We're Apart

May 2, 2021

Rev. Teri Motley will be leading us in worship for a Communion service this week at 10:00 Sunday morning. The weather looks lovely for Sunday, so we will be worshiping outdoors. The online service is also available, and join us for virtual coffee hour at 11:15.

Worship While

We're Apart

April 25, 2021

For worship this week, in addition to the online service, we will be playing this same on-line service on the TV in the sanctuary at 10:00 Sunday morning. Please remember to wear your mask and bring your own copy of the bulletin.

Also join us for virtual coffee hour at 11:15.

Worship While

We're Apart

April 18, 2021

Worship While

We're Apart

April 11, 2021

For worship this week, in addition to the on-line service, we will be playing this same on-line service on the TV in the sanctuary at 10:00 Sunday morning. Please remember to wear your mask and bring your own copy of the bulletin.

There is a budget review discussion via Zoom at 9:00. There will not be a coffee hour this week.

Rev. Cath will not be at the church this Sunday. She is at home regaining her strength after an unexpected hospitalization. She's recovering well and her knee surgery is being rescheduled, with more details to follow.

Easter Puzzle

Worship While

We're Apart

April 4, 2021

Sunday morning at 5:45am, rain or shine, we'll be gathering at the Andres Institute on Musket Mountain to celebrate the coming of the light on Easter Day. Remember that you can drive all the way up the mountain for this service. Please wear your masks.

Then at 10:00am, we'll be celebrating Easter at the church. The weather is looking promising enough that we hope to be outdoors. Bring your chair, a mask and a copy of the bulletin and your best Alleluias! If the weather turns sketchy, we'll head inside to the sanctuary with overflow in the Social Hall.

The online service is posted here.
For those of you who would like to get together on-line on Easter, Rev Catherine be hosting an on-line coffee hour at 11:15am.

MAUNDY THURSDAY, 4/1: We remember the Last Supper and the promises Jesus offered his disciples with an on-line service of Scripture readings and prayers. In addition, on April 1 at 8:00pm we’ll offer the same service outdoors, in candlelight, to mark the beginning of the sacred Three Days that ends in Easter.
GOOD FRIDAY VIGIL, 4/2: From noon to 9:00pm, we’re inviting people to set aside a half an hour for quiet reflection on Jesus’ death at human hands. This year we’ll be keeping vigil in our own homes or walking around our home town. A bulletin to aid with reflections will be emailed and available on-line.
EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE ON-LINE, 4/4: We will celebrate the Good News that Jesus has Risen in an on-line service and then an on-line coffee hour. Links to the service and coffee hour will be emailed and posted on the website.
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE, 4/4, 5:45am: In addition to the on-line service, as the sunrise breaks on Musket Mountain and the Andres Institute, we welcome the light and the promise of Jesus’ resurrection.
EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE, 4/4, 10:00am: In addition to the on-line and sunrise services, we’ll also gather at the church for a service of celebration of Jesus’ resurrection. If at all possible, we’ll be outside. But if the weather is miserable, we’ll head inside to the sanctuary with socially distanced overflow in the Social Hall.

Worship While

We're Apart

April 2, 2021

On Good Friday from noon to 9:00pm, we’re inviting people to set aside a half an hour for quiet reflection on Jesus’ death at human hands. This year we’ll be keeping vigil in our own homes or walking around our home town. The bulletin can serve as a guide for reflections, but you should certainly feel free to simply be as the Spirit moves you.

Worship While

We're Apart

April 1, 2021

In addition to the on-line service, we will gather in the church parking lot on Maundy Thursday, April 1 at 8:00pm, rain or shine, to hold a candlelight service. You can certainly bring your own copy of the bulletin, but the only response you'll need to provide is at the end when we say the Lord's Prayer together. So feel free to simply come and hear the words from the Gospel of John and the prayers.

Worship While

We're Apart

March 28, 2021

Since Rev Catherine is feeling under the weather we will have online only worship for Palm Sunday. Definitely check out the online service - there are a lot of familiar faces! Also join us for the virtual coffee hour at 10am.

Virtual Prayer Group

Wednesday, March 24

8pm virtual prayer group via Zoom led by Rev Catherine

The Outreach Board is holding a Diaper Drive through February 19 to benefit Marguerite's Place. Asking for:
Diapers in sizes 3,4,& 5
Pull Ups
Diaper wipes
You may place these items anytime in the plastic bin outside the church by the side door or drop off in person on Friday Feb 19th between 1:00-5:00 PM CLICK HERE for more info

Virtual Prayer Group

February 3, 2021

8pm prayer group led by Rev Catherine via Zoom. CLICK HERE to join.

Church Mission

Brainstorming Session

We'd love to have as many folks as possible contribute to figuring out how we can best answer God's call to our church. CLICK HERE to join in!

Worship While

We're Apart

January 31, 2021

We will continue to worship remotely through February. CLICK HERE to worship along any time.

There will not be coffee hour this week due to the brainstorming meeting.

Virtual Prayer Group

January 27, 2021

8:00pm Prayer Group led by Rev. Catherine via Zoom. CLICK HERE to join.

Worship While

We're Apart

January 24, 2021

We will continue to worship remotely through February. CLICK HERE to worship along any time.

Missing seeing friendly faces? Come for Virtual Coffee Hour at 10am.

Worship While

We're Apart

January 17, 2021

To celebrate the King Holiday, we're inviting everyone to attend a livestream of the service from the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King's church. They offer a service at 9:00am and 11:00am.

CLICK HERE to join the Virtual Coffee Hour at 10am.

Virtual Prayer Group

January 13, 2021

8:00pm Prayer Group led by Rev. Catherine via Zoom. CLICK HERE for more information.

ANNUAL MEETING REPORT

1/10/21

ZOOM INFO

10am

The Brookline Community Church will be holding its 2021 Annual Meeting via Zoom on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at 10:00 am. The primary purpose of this meeting will be a review of our 2020 operations and ministry. We will also vote on the nominations to our boards and the 2021 budget.
This year’s Annual Meeting will be an opportunity for honest conversation about our life together as the Body of Christ during a global pandemic. Please join us as we discuss the financial constraints imposed by these uncertain times and work together to develop innovative strategies to adjust and respond to this new age of ministry going forward.

Worship While

We're Apart

January 10, 2021

We will continue to worship apart through February. Please CLICK HERE to worship along any time. We will not hold a coffee hour this week due to the Annual Meeting.

Virtual Prayer Group

January 6, 2021

8:00 pm Prayer Group led by Rev. Catherine via Zoom. CLICK HERE for more information

Worship While

We're Apart

January 3, 2021

We will continue to worship remotely through February.
This week we'll do a hybrid communion/coffee hour Zoom call.
Please prepare a slice or roll of bread, a corn tortilla, Naan, or rice cake and a cup of juice — perhaps grape or cranberry — or wine, with or without alcohol. We'll use the communion text available HERE. You can go through the rest of the service at your own pace, whenever it's convenient for you.

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Brookline Community Church,
Brookline, NH

Reverend Catherine Merrill, Minister
2 Main Street, P.O. Box 507, Brookline, NH 03033 603.673.7511