Union Congregational Church Peterborough

Where Faith Grows, Love Serves, and All Belong

A Church for All People

You are welcome here. Truly.

Whether you’re feeling spiritually curious, raising a young family, enjoying retirement, or just hoping to find a place where you belong—you’re not alone. At UCC Peterborough, there’s room for your questions, your story, and your spirit.

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Union Congregational Church Welcomes You

Rooted in Love, Open to All

We are a progressive Christian community committed to compassion, inclusion, and real connection.

Wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here—with no pressure and no prerequisites.

Come as you are, explore at your own pace, and find a place where you are known and valued.

This Week at UCC

A candlelit Christmas Eve service inside a church sanctuary with people seated in pews and musicians at the front.

Volunteers serve salad and bread to people lined up at a community supper in a church hall.

Three smiling young women sit close together at a table with food and drinks.

Sundays at 10:00 AM

Program Year Worship

Summer Worship: Sundays at 9:30 AM (July through the last Sunday before Labor Day)

Mondays at 5:30 PM

Community Supper

A free meal and warm conversation. All are welcome—no need to sign up.

Every Other Sunday

Youth Group

Faith, friendship, and fun for middle and high schoolers.

Our Promise

We follow Jesus by opening our hearts in worship, our arms in hospitality, our minds in learning, and our hands in service. With grace and joy, we welcome every person—just as you are.

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Faith in Action

At UCC Peterborough, faith is more than belief—it’s something we live. Through service, learning, and connection, we put love into motion together.

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A group of children and a few adults stand on the steps of a church sanctuary decorated with wooden ship props and sails, smiling toward the camera.

Youth & Family

From toddlers to teens, we support families with programs that are nurturing, inclusive, and fun.

Five older women wearing brightly patterned hats stand together indoors, smiling and holding cups, with a coffee urn visible beside them.

Adult Programs

Adults gather to learn, reflect, and grow in faith through study, conversation, and shared experiences. All are welcome, wherever you are on your journey.

A group of people of different ages stand under a tent at a church event, wearing aprons that say “Cupcake Corner” and holding a tray of decorated cupcakes.

Community Outreach

From local food insecurity to social justice, we serve our neighbors with compassion.

A Church for Every Season of Life

No matter your age, background, or belief—there’s a space for you here.

Our community includes:

Seekers & Skeptics
looking for meaning without judgment

Young Families
juggling it all and needing a break

Retirees
ready to share wisdom and make a difference

Elders
ready to share wisdom and make a difference

Newcomers
searching for friendship, joy, or just a soft place to land

From Our Blog – Faith, Community & Connection

Into the Wilderness
In this March reflection, Pastor Bob considers the meaning of the wilderness in scripture and in our present moment. As we journey through Lent, he reminds us that unfamiliar or uncomfortable seasons can become times of growth, resilience, and renewed blessing. As printed in the March 2025 issue of the Communicon newsletter
Monday Night Supper – March Menus
Sharing a Meal, Sharing God’s Love Every Monday evening at 5:30 p.m., the Fellowship Hall at Union Congregational Church fills with warmth, laughter, and the comforting aroma of home-cooked food. Monday Night Supper is more than a free meal—it’s an open table for neighbors, families, and friends to gather, connect, and care for one another.…
March 2026 Communicon
In this Lenten issue, Pastor Bob reflects on the meaning of the wilderness and how seasons of uncertainty can become times of growth, strength, and unexpected blessing. As we journey through Lent, we are reminded that even unfamiliar or uncomfortable seasons can shape us in faithful and hopeful ways. This edition includes the March worship…