This page is currently under preparation, but will ultimately (in a few weeks) offer the names, addresses, phone numbers, email, website info, clergy names, schedule and summary of that congregation's focus or beliefs for every religious organization within 15 miles or so of downtown Keene. We will indicate which groups we are personally familar with, and which ones we are connected to, but no judgments are being placed on the relative merits of any organization listed. We will try to list EVERY one we know about.
Founding Partners
When we first opened our doors in 1963, four churches stood in partnership with us. All four are still friends and as charter members of our organization, they are all represented on our Board of Directors. Over the years, many other churches have shared in this ministry, some by support, others by participation in our programs or events, still others by prayer and personal resources. All have become friends and we truly feel that this ministry is shared by the whole church. Keene is a community that values the connectedness represented by this kind of ministry, and so we happily share information about our partners and other churches in the region!
Our original partners are the first four churches listed, with their names in bold print:
United Church of Christ in Keene
23 Central Square, Keene, 352-4136, Rev. Gordon Ellis, Senior Pastor
St. James Episcopal Church
44 West St. Keene, 352-1019 Rev. Norman McLeod, Interim Rector
Grace United Methodist Church
34 Court Street, Keene, 352-6005 Rev. Shinn, Pastor
First Baptist Church
105 Maple Avenue, Keene, 352-0340, Rev. Mark Ferrin, Pastor
Other local churches:
St. Bernard's Roman Catholic Church
173 Main Street, Keene, 352-3525, Fr. Dan Lamothe, Pastor
St. Margaret Mary Roman Catholic Church
33 Arch Street, Keene, 358-5250, Fr. Dan LaMothe, Pastor
Trinity Lutheran Church
100 Maple Avenue, Keene, 352-4446, Rev. James Berry, Pastor
Keene Nazarene Church
55 Maple Ave. Keene, 357-5100, Rev. John Reilly, Pastor
Hope Chapel
667 Main Street, Keene, 355-1302, Rev. Joe Mabe, Pastor
Keene Salvation Army
15 Roxbury Plaza, Keene, 352-0607, Capt Travis DeLong
Hope Community Church
meeting at Keene Rec Center, Keene, 355-4938, Rev. John Brown, Pastor