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Join us in Portsmouth for an important regional conversation–exploring immigration and how it impacts the communities and people we love.
 
As a Sanctuary Church, we’re committed to partnering with immigrant communities in NH and making this a safe and supportive place for those who seek safety and opportunity among us.
 
CCD is a co-sponsor of this timely event, and all are invited to join us for this evening.
WE ARE BELOVED: LEAN INTO IT
 
Know that you–wherever you are on life’s journey–are always welcome here!  (And now you can find our service–live or later–on YouTube Live!)
 
COMING THIS FALL:
 
SCREENING: “WHERE THE OLIVE TREES WEEP”
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 at 7 Pm (CHAPEL) 
 
We continue to organize for peace and an end to violence in the Holy Land. Join us in watching this recent and well-received film about the yearning of Palestinian peoples for freedom from occupation and violence.  SEE A TRAILER HERE.
 
“The film gives background to the current crisis in Israel/Palestine and brings to light the lives of people we met on our 2022 journey in the occupied West Bank. Their universally human stories speak of intergenerational pain, trauma and resilience. We hope they touch your heart, stir compassion and understanding, and give rise to a pursuit for justice. For without justice, peace remains an empty slogan. Cinema can be a powerful force for change. Our aim is, beyond mere education, to truly move hearts and minds and inspire audiences to echo the calls for freedom, equality and dignity that have gone unanswered for far too long.”
 
CREATIONTIDE: A BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 at 12 Noon (CHAPEL)
 
With a festive and lively “blessing,” we celebrate the sacred friends whose furry-ness, and cute-ness, and friendly-ness, brings such joy and meaning to our lives.  You’re invited to bring a pet, a favorite squishy animal, a bug in a jar–any dear one who claim as beloved and friend!  You can stay for our hour of worship if you wish–with Stu and the Band leading the way; or you can simply drop in for your pet’s blessing and be on your way.  No doubt it’ll be chaotic, wild and noisy–but that’s just the way God made us!  Let your friends and neighbors know…and join us on September 29!
Blessings and Peace!
 
If you’ve found the site today, I imagine that you’re curious about spiritual community–and what it offers us, here and now, in today’s world of wonder and uncertainty.
 
Look around.  Explore our values, our vision, our programs.  And know that your curiosity itself is a God-gift: a gift to be treasured, pursued and enjoyed.  Maybe your new to Durham, UNH or the Seacoast itself.  Check out out a service, a program, a class we’re offering. See if your spirit’s lifted in some way by the community of friends you find here.
 
The best way to know what we believe is to see how we do what we do! Church isn’t just a building: it’s a movement.  As the Community Church of Durham, we’re creating a movement of many generations, many voices and many gifted souls.  It’s a lot of fun, it’s a circle of wonder; and it’s a movement for the blessing of all life.
 
If you’ve got any questions, I’m always eager to talk!  Wherever you are on life’s journey, you’re welcome among us at the Community Church.
 
Dave Grishaw-Jones, Pastor