The
Congregational Church of North Barnstead, UCC (CCNB) is on a journey to
create an “A2A” (Accessible to All) church. This journey began with
building an outside ramp for wheelchairs or others with walking
difficulties and adding a side doorway/exit. In addition, there is now a
raised paved entrance that leads to both the Pratt schoolhouse used by
the children and for small group meetings as well as to the ramp to the
Church. This area also serves as a handicapped parking area for two
cars.
Other
changes the church is celebrating include:
• An
accessible bathroom with hand rails
• Lowering
the chancel area from three levels to one to provide total access to the
pulpit area
•
Accessible spaces for wheelchairs within the sanctuary to allow anyone
and everyone to have a sense of being part of the church community
• Large
print bulletins and a large print hymnal available at the front door
weekly
• Easy to
use hearing enhancements using personal FM devices to allow people with
hearing loss and/or hearing aids to hear more clearly the joyful and
heartfelt words and music each week.
Additional
and ongoing work will ensure that no matter who you are, you will find a
place at CCNB.
The lovely
little 1820s church on the hill has moved into the 20th century. CCNB
believes everyone is a beloved child of God and everyone deserves to
participate fully in the life of the church. Won’t you join us on our
journey? Sunday service, including Sunday School for children and youth,
is at 10 am each week.
What’s New At The Oscar Foss Memorial Library?
Hello
Barnstead! My name is Sharon Archambault, and I am the new library
director at the Oscar Foss Memorial Library. I am really looking forward
to meeting all of you. Please feel free to call or stop by the library
to let me know how we can best serve your informational and recreational
needs. We always welcome your thoughts, ideas, and insight on how our
library can best serve the community.
Be sure to
like us on our new Facebook page. Just search for Oscar Foss Memorial
Library. There’s always something happening at the Oscar Foss Memorial
Library. Hours: Monday 2 pm - 8 pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm,
Thursday 5 pm - 8 pm, Friday 2 pm - 5 pm and Saturday 9 am - 12 pm.
Letter
Thank You!
I would
like to thank all the wonderful people on Beaver Ridge Road in
Barnstead, the Barnstead Fire Department and Ambulance crew for helping
me on June 3, 2013. You saved my life.
George
Cairns
Ctr.
Barnstead
Summer Reading Program Reminder
Registration for our “Dig Into Reading!” and “Beneath The Surface”
Summer Reading Programs has begun and continues through June 22nd. You
can begin to record books on June 24th. Please join us for some creative
fun at our “Art Mural” Kick-Off on June 27th, 6-8
Call
269-3900 or stop by the library to register or for more information
about our exciting 2013 Summer Reading Programs and events!