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Atkinson Congregational Church Announces Interim Pastor and New Sunday Worship Time Atkinson Congregational Church has a...
07/08/2025

Atkinson Congregational Church Announces Interim Pastor and New Sunday Worship Time

Atkinson Congregational Church has announced that Rev. Paige Besse-Rankin will be its interim pastor beginning Sept. 8, 2025, upon the retirement of Rev. Jim Thomas. Besse-Rankin is also the interim pastor at nearby Hampstead Congregational Church and will continue in that role. Under a shared agreement with

HCC, Besse-Rankin’s first worship service in Atkinson is scheduled for Sept. 14, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. – a new Sunday worship start time for ACC. HCC will also have a new start time beginning that day – 9:00 a.m. – allowing Besse-Rankin to move between the churches to deliver services at both. Sunday worship start times will be reevaluated in January.

“As I leave ACC, the congregation will undoubtedly be in excellent hands, knowing Paige is stepping in as interim pastor,” said Thomas.

“I’m honored to be called to serve through this transition into a shared reality for bothcongregations,” said Besse-Rankin. “This will strengthen the ministries of both congregations and open up many new ways of serving our communities.” Besse-Rankin’s background is highlighted by 30-plus years serving the United Church of Christ in both settled and interim pastoral positions across the U.S. She earned her Master of Divinity degree at Andover Newton Theological Seminary, and she is credentialed by the Interim Ministry Network.

Besse-Rankin is married to Rev. Gordon Rankin, the conference minister at the N.H. Conference, United Church of Christ. Their daughter, Emily, is a graduate of Piedmont University.

Looking ahead, the churches are at the beginning stages of searching for a settled pastor, one who will also serve both congregations. Shared pastorships are not new to either church. According to church records, ACC and HCC shared a single pastor from 1946 to 1965.

07/08/2025
07/08/2025

🚨 NOW HIRING: Full-Time Police Officer 🚨

The Hampstead Police Department is looking for motivated individuals to join our team!

We’re a small, supportive, and community-focused department — and we’re currently accepting applications for a full-time police officer position.

✅ Minimum requirements:
• 21+ years old
• HS Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• U.S. citizen
• Physically fit
• Good with people
• Want to work in a friendly, professional, and forward-thinking environment.

📋 What to expect:
Applicants will go through a thorough hiring process, including a physical fitness test, oral board interview, background checks, psychological exam and medical evaluations. Some of these requirements are waived for NH certified officers.

💰 Pay & Benefits:
• Starting pay for new hires: $65,035
• Certified officers: $65,596–$77,177 (based on experience)
• Extra pay for military service or a degree
• Shift differentials: $1.50/hr (nights), $2.00/hr (overnights)
• 3% annual raise in 2026
• 33% health insurance “opt out” buyback option
• Overtime + detail work available

🎁 Perks include:
• 12 paid holidays
• PTO (96 hrs) + vacation (up to 160 hrs)
• Health insurance (10% premium)
• NH Retirement System pension

📅 Apply by August 22, 2025

📄 Download your application here: https://www.hampsteadnh.us/police-department/files/police-employment-application

📬 Send your application, cover letter, and resume to:

In hand at the Hampstead PD: M-F between 8-4 PM. Please feel free to ask to hand it to the Chief or the Deputy Chief if they are available

-OR-

Submit the application and resume digitally by emailing it to Chief Kelley at: [email protected] .

-OR-

Mail it to Chief Kelley
Hampstead Police Department
30 Veterans Way
Hampstead, NH 03841

After the application submission and deadline has expired, applicants will be contacted and given instructions for the next portion of the testing process.

The next step will be a physical agility test for non-certified officers, followed by an oral board for all candidates that are still in the process (certified and non-certified applicants).

Come be a part of a department that values community, teamwork, and professionalism. We’d love to have you on board! 💙👮‍♂️👮‍♀️

Equal Opportunity Employer

07/08/2025

The Upper Room to Host Annual Ice Cream Social on August 13 from 3-6 pm

The Upper Room, a Family Resource Center, is gearing up for its Annual Ice Cream Social, set to take place on Wednesday, August 13, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at its Derry location. This popular summer celebration brings families together for an afternoon of fun, connection, and sweet treats.

Admission is FREE, thanks to the generous support of WellSense Health Plan, Moo’s Place, DJ Sharon, Fun Bounce, and McDonny’s Farm. Highlights of the day will include:
A bounce house sponsored by Fun BounceIce cream with all the toppings from Moo’s Place Ice CreamFace painting by Trading Faces
Music by DJ Sharon
Cuddly animals from McDonny’s Petting Farm
Resource tables offering information and giveaways

The Upper Room will also host crafts, games, and a special raffle for families who return their summer reading logs which are available to print at www.urteachers.org. Children are welcome to enjoy the freshly renovated play area as part of the festivities.

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05/08/2025

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