Second Congregational Church

Choir: The Choir warms up each Sunday morning at 8:30 AM, rehearsal most Sunday mornings after worship, 10:50-12:00 Noon.

Sunday School: Sunday School is for children ages 4 through 6th grade during the school year. In the summer childcare is provided for the same ages. Our Sunday School is a multi-age classroom experience. Both Sunday School and Childcare run concurrent with worship.

Adult Christian Education: Bible Study meets most Monday evenings at the home of the Bible Study leader. Other Adult Christian Education opportunities occur periodically on specific topics. Recent topics include: “Faith and Doubt at Ground Zero”, a discussion group using the PBS video of the same title and; “Looking For God”, a four part video and discussion series produced by the Lutheran Church (ELCA).


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Second Congregational Church, UCC Physical Address: 2051 Main Street (Route 11) Londonderry Mailing Address: PO Box 77 Londonderry, VT 05148 Church and Parsonage: Phone (802) 824-6453; Pastor's email: LKROOSS@YAHOO.COM The Reverend Laurie S. Krooss, Minister Florence Potter, Church Secretary Fred Lucies, Organist and Choir Director
The Second Congregational Church is part of the United Church of Christ (UCC) and also part of the Vermont Conference of the UCC. The United Church of Christ was formed in 1957 upon the merger of the Evangelical and Reformed Churches with the Congregational Christian Churches. This church, Second Congregational, traces its history to the Congregational branch of UCC history. It was gathered in 1868. The Methodists built the church building itself in 1840. There is no ‘First Congregational’ anymore, although there was. The ‘First Congregational Church’ was on Parson’s Lane in South Londonderry. That Church (First) disbanded before this Church (Second) was gathered in 1868. The “First” was fresh enough in everyone’s mind; however, that “Second” was necessary in this Church’s name! We are located in the center of Londonderry right on Route 11. The Neighbor’s Pantry and Thrifty Attic share the Peck House, which the church also owns (the former Methodist parsonage) on the other side of the church parking lot. We invite you to come and worship with us! Sunday worship: 9:30 AM
Choir: The Choir warms up each Sunday morning at 8:30 AM, rehearsal most Sunday mornings after worship, 10:50-12:00 Noon. Sunday School: Sunday School is for children ages 4 through 6th grade during the school year. In the summer childcare is provided for the same ages. Our Sunday School is a multi-age classroom experience. Both Sunday School and Childcare run concurrent with worship. Adult Christian Education: Bible Study meets most Monday evenings at the home of the Bible Study leader. Other Adult Christian Education opportunities occur periodically on specific topics. Recent topics include: “Faith and Doubt at Ground Zero”, a discussion group using the PBS video of the same title and; “Looking For God”, a four part video and discussion series produced by the Lutheran Church (ELCA).	Londonderry Youth Group: Open to all young people in the 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grades in the greater Londonderry area. The LYG meets twice a month, alternating between the Baptist Church and the Congregational Church. The LYG is a combined ministry of both churches. The purpose of the LYG is to have fun, fellowship and FOOD. There is also a time of devotions at most meetings. Prayer Shawl Ministry: A new ministry for us, many hands are busy knitting (or crocheting) prayer shawls. These shawls are given to those who are in need of a tangible sign of our love and prayers, whether they are ill, or healing, perhaps grieving, etc. Neighbor’s Pantry: On the third Friday of each month we have a food distribution between 1:00 and 4:00 PM. The Neighbor’s Pantry is open to all who could benefit from some assistance. Senior Lunches: There is a Senior Lunch at the church most months (although not in the summer) on the second Thursday, 12:00 Noon-2:00 PM sponsored by the Council on Aging. Brownies and Scouts and a Play Group also meet at the church.