Atkinson Congregational Church

Members and Friends of The Light on the Hill,

This November, our church family is focusing on generosity as a faithful response to God’s vision. Every prayer, every act of service, and every financial gift helps make God’s dream tangible in our community and beyond.

When we’re celebrating.

Stewardship emphasis: Each Sunday in November during worship
Consecration Sunday: November 30, 2025 (pledges blessed in worship)

Why is there a rooster in our Stewardship theme?

The rooster comes from an artwork titled “Process of Life” by Adrian Sanchez, created through an arts program at the California Institution for Men. The piece reflects hope, dignity, and the commitment to choose life-giving paths.

Sanchez shares that he believes children begin with innocent hearts and that there are better ways to live—without violence. In the program, artists were invited to imagine a compassionate city where people work together so everyone has enough. Process of Life points to the pride and hope that grow when we cooperate for good.

For us, the imagery is a reminder that:

the chick can become a rooster—small beginnings can mature into faithful witness;
the whisper of the Spirit can become a movement;
no gift is too small to help make God’s dream a reality;
no dream is too big when God is the source.

How to Participate

Pray: Ask God to guide our congregation’s vision and your own response.

Pledge: Make a financial commitment for 2026 ministry. Pledge cards will be available in worship, or you can give online.

Serve & Share: Offer your time and talents; share the dreams you have for ministry at Atkinson Congregational Church.

How can you help?

Make a pledge for your 2026 giving! You can choose to make a one-time gift or set up a recurring contribution. We’ve made donating easy—here's how:

Visit our online giving portal powered by VANCO..
Mail a check to Atkinson Congregational Church, 101 Main St., Atkinson, NH 03811.
Drop your donation in an offering basket on any Sunday.
Use our dedicated payment app: VENMO.
Did you know you can also give through an IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) or by donating Appreciated Stock? These options may provide tax advantages while supporting the church’s mission. Contact the church office for details.

God has done and continues to do remarkable things through us and with us – things that make a difference in our communities! Your gifts to our congregation make this possible. I hope you will join me in turning in a pledge card with your estimate of giving for the coming year.

Thank you for walking alongside as a part of Atkinson Congregational Church.

God’s Word calls us to obediently “tithe” (give 10%) of what He gives us, to do His kingdom work. “Offerings” given to God are gifts above and beyond our tithes. Tithes and offerings are vital to the health of Our Church and provide for all the areas of ministry and outreach.

OUR GOAL IS 100% PARTICIPATION in giving to the Generous Future.

That might mean being lavishly generous or simply sacrificial…like sacrificing a fast food meal once a week and giving that cost to the Generous Future fund. What you give should be decided between you and God, and ask that you give in some way from a worshipful heart.

Prayerfully consider:

2 Corinthians 9:7-8 “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart what to give, not reluctantly of under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”

We are asking that you prayerfully support and sacrificially give to fulfill God’s vision for the future of our Church. Come along side and be part of the next phase of our miraculous story, and prepare to be blessed.

Thank you for partnering and investing in the ministry of Our Church and in our community as well as giving to further God’s Kingdom!