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Gilford Community Church Looking to Support Local Nonprofits

11/22/2022

Reflecting its broad-based mission to make a difference in local communities through philanthropy, Gilford Community Church hopes to make a sustained impact in 2023 through the Daniell Fund.

Launched in 2022 with a substantial endowment gift made by the late Barbara and Robert Daniell, the fund is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations within the Lakes Region. Grant awards will range from $500 to $25,000.

“What we need now are applications for projects where a modest amount of funding can help an organization accomplish a significant result,” said Pastor Michael Graham.

The application deadline has been extended through the end of 2022. “We will consider any request from a nonprofit in the Lakes Region, especially those who serve low to moderate income families,” added Graham. “We look forward to learning more about how we can be of service to communities located throughout the area.

Located in Gilford, NH, Gilford Community Church (GCC) is an inclusive, open community with a broadly ecumenical spirit that welcomes people from all denominational and cultural backgrounds. Sunday service takes place at 10 a.m. at 19 Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, NH and is also available on a livestream feed on GCC’s Facebook page.

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Gilford Community Church to Celebrate Holiday Season

11/21/2022

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Gilford Community Church (GCC) is set to welcome visitors from across the region for several family-friendly events this holiday season, beginning with a Community Tree Lighting on Sunday, November 27 at 6 p.m. After the tree lighting, carols will be sung outdoors followed by a brief service led by children and youth from the church and community. The evening concludes with refreshments, including coffee, hot chocolate, cookies, and brownies.

“This is the first Sunday of Advent and the traditional kick-off to the holiday season,” said Pastor Michael Graham. who said the holidays are a special time at Gilford Community Church. “The inclusive spirit of our church is especially renewed during the holiday season.”

GCC’s holiday celebrations continue with the Annual Christmas Fair on Friday, December 2 and Saturday, December 3 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Highlighted by a Christmas raffle, the fair will feature everything from seasonal ‘white elephant’ items to holiday greens and baked goods.

“It’s always nice to see people there for their bargains,” said GCC member Steve Melbourne, whose initial experiences at the church were as a fair volunteer. “There are a lot of good folks who come here.”

GCC is currently accepting donations of non-electronic items for the fair. Items may be dropped off at the church at 19 Potter Hill Rd. in Gilford.

Located in Gilford, NH, Gilford Community Church (GCC) is an inclusive, open community with a broadly ecumenical spirit that welcomes people from all denominational and cultural backgrounds. Sunday service takes place at 10 a.m. at 19 Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, NH and is also available on a livestream feed on GCC’s Facebook page.

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Gilford Community Church To Host Cyber Security Seminar

11/16/2022

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Pastor Michael Graham at his computer.

Cybersecurity is an issue that should concern everyone, a lesson Pastor Michael Graham of Gilford Community Church (GCC) said they have repeatedly learned throughout 2022. “My email account has been frequently hacked, and we have had several church members who have been asked to send money, all of which has been very troubling,” he said. “Our Facebook account has also been hacked a few times, too.”

These “troubling events” serve as backdrop to a Cybersecurity Seminar that will take place at GCC on Saturday, November 19 at 10:00 a.m. The seminar, which will provide attendees with information on what to do and who to call if they are a victim of cyber attack, will be led by Christopher M. Jacques, Detective Sergeant, Gilford Police Department.

"As the world continues to get more connected, we need to utilize this wonderful technology with wisdom and care,” said Graham, who cited a time when most people did not lock their house at night or when they went away.

“Today, that’s almost unthinkable, he added. “We need to live with the same caution when we are connected to the web, but most of us don’t know what those best practices might look like."

GCC’s Cybersecurity Seminar takes place at 19 Potter Hill Rd. in Gilford at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 19. Attendance is free and open to the public.

Located in Gilford, NH, Gilford Community Church (GCC) is an inclusive, open community with a broadly ecumenical spirit that welcomes people from all denominational and cultural backgrounds. Sunday service takes place at 10 a.m. at 19 Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, NH and is also available on a livestream feed on GCC’s Facebook page.

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Gilford Community Church Revisits Clean Energy Project

11/6/2022

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Pastor Graham with Kids

It has been one year since Gilford Community Church (GCC) installed 204 solar panels installed on the adjoining Gilford Youth Center building as part of a multi-phase Clean Energy Project. While formally considered complete after this installation, the intention behind the project lives on.

“The desire for clean energy represents an ongoing intention, a care and concern for the planet, people, and all life forms,” said Pastor Michael Graham.

This intention, said GCC member Warren Hutchins, who spearheaded the church’s Clean Energy Project, now finds new ‘fuel’ in the need to upgrade their heating system. “We are looking at energy efficient boilers for the church as well as ways to reduce the constant operation of our UV system operation to coincide with their operation,” he explained.

According to Graham, reducing energy usage means a reduction in expenses, savings he said they invest back into the community through their community outreach initiatives. “By controlling our energy costs, that frees us up to address critical community needs and support local nonprofits,” he said.

In caring for people and the planet within an overarching organizational emphasis on diversity and inclusivity, Graham said the hope is that these intentions also help to attract younger members. Citing strong membership today, he said GCC is equally mindful of the future.

“If we are to sustain ourselves as a church, we need to demonstrate our ability to embrace our community in thoughtful ways, a message that will resonate with younger generations,” he said. “We are a church for everyone.”

Located in Gilford, NH, Gilford Community Church (GCC) is an inclusive, open community with a broadly ecumenical spirit that welcomes people from all denominational and cultural backgrounds. Sunday service takes place at 10 a.m. at 19 Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, NH and is also available on a livestream feed on GCC’s Facebook page.

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Gilford Community Church Looking to Support Local Nonprofits

Gilford Community Church to Celebrate Holiday Season

Gilford Community Church To Host Cyber Security Seminar

Gilford Community Church Revisits Clean Energy Project

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