We are a church living by faith, welcoming everyone, believing in God’s grace, rooted in community, and striving to be a voice of hope in the world.
Our members and friends welcome all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender expression. We are a church that believes that God is real, that God sent Jesus to teach us and save us, and that the Holy Spirit continues to guide our words and actions. We read an ancient text that is still speaking to us, and we give thanks for all the blessings that God has given us. We are a safe place for those seeking a spiritual connection or maybe just a respite from the trials and tribulations of our daily lives. God renews our spirit and gives us hope for this troubled world.
“I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you should love one another.” John 13:34
Affirming that we are all created in God’s image and equally loved by God, we commit ourselves to striving to build a community of faith with opportunities to know God that transcends differences by offering justice, healing and wholeness of life for all people. We welcome into the full life and ministry of this church individuals and families of all varieties, whether single, married, partnered, separated or divorced; whatever flesh tone God has assigned you; whatever your physical or cognitive abilities; whether you have a bank roll or no spare change; wherever you are on God’s spectrum of sexuality; whether you love a woman, a man, or someone who prefers gender neutral pronouns; whether or not your gender identity matches your birth gender; whatever your stage of life, from newborn to blessed with age; whether you believe in God, you’re not sure God is real, or if you seek to know God better; whether you speak Japanese, Swahili or any language on earth.
Robert was born in Missouri, but grew up in Connecticut. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry from the University of Maine, Orono, and a Master of Divinity from Eden Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. He spent several years directing youth camps in Michigan, North Carolina, and New Hampshire. He then spent several years working as an interim minister before accepting an invitation from the First Congregational Church of Dunbarton to become their settled pastor.
In addition to his work in the church, Robert is an EMT with Pembroke EMS and the chaplain of the Pembroke Fire Department. He lives in Pembroke with his wife Keri. They have two sons, plus a cat.
Feel free to reach out to Robert by emailing pastor@dunbartonucc.org or calling the church at 603-774-4601.
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6 Stark Highway North
Dunbarton, NH 03046
603-774-4601
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