Welcome to the Sugar River Valley Episcopal Churches (SRVEC), called “Serve”
Church of the Epiphany
Newport
Epiphany, a Gospel oriented community of the Episcopal Church in New Hampshire, loves God and our neighbors in Newport! Join us for Holy Eucharist on Saturdays at 5 p.m.
Trinity Church
Claremont
Trinity Claremont is a congregation of the Episcopal Church of New Hampshire. We’ve been loving God and our neighbors—and worshiping with the Book of Common Prayer—from our church building facing Claremont’s Broad Street Park for close to 200 years. Join us at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays.
Union Church
West Claremont
Home to the worshipping congregation of Union-St. Luke’s Church, with roots in Claremont and Charlestown, Union is the oldest Episcopal church building in NH and the second oldest congregation. Union-St. Luke’s worships Sundays at 9:30 a.m. at Union Church.
When we worship
Saturdays, 5 pm, Epiphany Newport. Eucharist 3 weeks per month, and lay-led, lay-preached Evening Prayer at least once a month. Deacon preaches monthly.
Sundays, 9:30 am, Trinity Claremont. Eucharist 1st and 3rd (and 5th) Sundays, as well as on Festivals. Lay-led Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays. Deacon or lay preacher at least 2 Sundays per month.
Sundays, 9:30 am, Union West Claremont. Eucharist 2nd and 4th Sundays. Lay-led morning Prayer 1st, 3rd (and 5th) Sundays. Deacon present and preaching at least one Sunday per month.
Thursdays, 12;15 pm, Trinity Claremont. Midday prayer.
Festival weekdays, 12;15 pm, Trinity Claremont. Holy Eucharist.
Festival Sunday evenings, Union West Claremont. Evensong, as announced
How we serve
Eating together with our neighbors: Sunshine Diner, monthly (Epiphany); Community Meals, monthly (Trinity); Neighborhood festival dinners (Union)
Welcoming our neighbors: Warm Welcome Shelter (Trinity)
Sharing resources with our neighbors: Blessing Box / Little Free Pantry (Epiphany, Trinity)
Learning with our neighbors: StoryWalks (Epiphany, Trinity); first aid & other courses (Trinity)
Sharing our buildings and grounds with our neighbors: community gardens (Epiphany, Trinity); West Claremont Center for Music and the Arts (Union); community groups and recovery groups (Epiphany, Trinity, Union); 4H groups (Trinity); solar energy array (Union)
“Where the Sugar River Flows”
In the unity of Christ, We will gather all as one;
Many voices praising God, Many hands as work is done.
Like flowing water from the hills, Streams together down below;
May we join as one in Christ, Where the Sugar River flows.
Following Jesus, we are Love in Action
Our many doors are open: We make new friends over food, at the Holy Table in worship, and at every table we share.
Our hearts and minds are open: We “seek the welfare of the city” (Jeremiah 29:7), understanding that to include our neighbors, our region, and the Creation.
Our hands are open: We trust that “what we need is here” (Wendell Berry). God gives abundantly; we steward those gifts, and give back in thanksgiving.