Our MissionSt. Christopher's Episcopal Church, a welcoming, spiritual community, living, acting and witnessing our love for God.
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Who We Are
St. Christopher's is an active and growing parish in Hampstead, New Hampshire with a diverse community of people who enjoy being together. We are an open and welcoming community, serving God and each other.
Our Core Values
Welcoming God's Love in Action
Love of God Music/Worship
Intergenerational Education
We have two Sunday Services, one at 8 am and the other at 10:15 am. We also offer a Thursday evening Eucharist service at 7 pm, followed by Bible Study. During the summer months we combine services and worship together at one service at 9 am.
As an Episcopal parish we are part of the Episcopal Church of New Hampshire and the worldwide Anglican Communion. Our Diocesan House is located in Concord, NH. Our bishop is the Right Reverend Robert Hirschfeld, our priest is the Rev. Zachary Harmon.
Our Core Values
Welcoming God's Love in Action
Love of God Music/Worship
Intergenerational Education
We have two Sunday Services, one at 8 am and the other at 10:15 am. We also offer a Thursday evening Eucharist service at 7 pm, followed by Bible Study. During the summer months we combine services and worship together at one service at 9 am.
As an Episcopal parish we are part of the Episcopal Church of New Hampshire and the worldwide Anglican Communion. Our Diocesan House is located in Concord, NH. Our bishop is the Right Reverend Robert Hirschfeld, our priest is the Rev. Zachary Harmon.
We invite you to become a part of our community of faith, to participate in the life of the parish and to share in the journey! If you have questions about membership, please see Father Zac, the greeter or anyone you can grab hold of! Bring with you your own faith, doubts, previous experiences and future hopes for yourself and/or your family. Bring also your enthusiasm for our spiritual journeys together.
Clergy
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The Rev. Zachary Harmon
Born in Northeast Vermont and raised in the rural Alaska, I received a B.A. from Willamette University in Oregon in 2005. Following that, I served in ministry with at-risk indigenous youth on the Yakama Reservation through Mending Wings. Ten years later I received my M.Div. in 2015 from Virginia Theological Seminary, which is in Alexandria and just outside of Washington, DC. During my time in seminary, I served at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church (next door to the Washington National Cathedral). During seminary, I also had the amazing opportunity to study in County Cork with the Church of Ireland. Following seminary, I served as Curate at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Salem, Oregon from 2015-2017. There I enjoyed coordinating the church as a language learning site for refugee parents with small children, working with lay leaders in strengthening the youth group and involving children in Christian formation through fun interactive story-based sermons and activities. I am also active in ministry in the diocese and the wider community. I am a board member for the awesome organization Community Caregivers of Greater Derry. I serve as the New Hampshire Council of Churches representative on the state Holocaust and Genocide Education Committee. I am also on the diocese's Reconciliation Commission. My wife, The Rev. Kate Harmon Siberine, is also an Episcopal priest who serves in Grace Episcopal Church Concord, New Hampshire and the Episcopal Mission in Franklin. Together we enjoy hiking local mountains, reading a wide spectrum of books, Celtic music and theology, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, cross country skiing and conversations over a good cup of tea. Please do contact me either by phone or contact form found on Contact page to:
Every Blessing, Fr. Zac |
The Rev. Zachary Harmon
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Music Minister
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We welcome all children!
Jesus said, "Let the children come to me; do not stop them. For it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs." Mark 10:1 For the little ones, there is a small carpeted area for children to draw, look through books and play with quiet toys during the service. There are also rocking chairs in this area so you can comfortably hold your child on your lap if you choose. We understand that children move, make sounds, and find it difficult to sit, yet we very much want them with us and welcome them with open arms! We realize that parents with babies or small children sometimes need to walk around in the back of the church or get up and retrieve a wayward toddler. Parents are also able to step out of the service with a wiggly child if need be, and follow the service in the vestibule or nearby nursery through our speaker system. |
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What to Expect When Visiting Us
The best way to get to know about St. Christopher's Church is to visit us on Sunday morning! When you walk through the door for either of our Sunday services you will be warmly greeted by one of our members. They will give you a bulletin, which will make it easy to follow along in the service. We use the Book of Common Prayer, the page numbers will be indicated in the bulletin.
During the Offering of Peace, you will likely be offered a handshake and a verbal “Peace be with you” by those seated near you. During the 10:15 service, this is the time that the children will return from Sunday School and join their parents for the Eucharist and the remainder of the service.
Baptized Christians from all denominations are welcome to receive Holy Communion. If you wish to receive a blessing only, please come forward and cross your arms across your chest. Communion is received at the Communion rail, kneeling or standing, as is your preference and comfort.
During the Offering of Peace, you will likely be offered a handshake and a verbal “Peace be with you” by those seated near you. During the 10:15 service, this is the time that the children will return from Sunday School and join their parents for the Eucharist and the remainder of the service.
Baptized Christians from all denominations are welcome to receive Holy Communion. If you wish to receive a blessing only, please come forward and cross your arms across your chest. Communion is received at the Communion rail, kneeling or standing, as is your preference and comfort.
