MANCHESTER, NH — Be the envy of gift givers everywhere by taking part in the time-honored tradition of the New England Craft Fair – Christmas at the Brook. Snap up one-of-a-kind, handmade gifts that will surely bring smiles this holiday. The fair features crafters and artisans, homemade baked goods, a cookie walk, soul-warming lunch, chance-worthy raffle baskets, and even Santa Claus.
Stop in the Brookside Thrift Shop for holiday specials that include 20 percent off all Christmas items. Proceeds benefit the Brookside Congregational Church. More information is available here.
All are welcome. $1 admission buys your first raffle ticket.
When: Saturday, November 12, 2016
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where :Brookside Congregational Church, 2013 Elm St., Manchester, NH 03104
About Christmas at the Brook
For more than 50 years, Brookside Congregational Church has been presenting the craft fair. This year, Christmas at the Brook has grown to more than 40 vendors featuring New Hampshire-made jewelry artisans, wagon-wheel rugs, hand-knit goods, quilts, blown glass, dolls, handmade toys, ornaments, cards, and so much more.
About Brookside Congregational Church
Brookside is an open and affirming congregation, embracing diversity and affirming the dignity and worth of every person. The church invites everyone to join in the common life and mission of reconciling community through participation and leadership in its congregation, and by fully sharing in the worship, rites and sacraments of the church. Brookside Congregational Church is a member of the United Church of Christ, the Hillsborough Associatio, the NH Conference, and United Church of Christ. For more information please visit http://www.brooksidecc.org.
Community Outreach
Brookside Congregational Church has a tremendous impact on the Greater Manchester community as it provides not only a place of Sunday worship for parishioners, but it also provides a common location for numerous local nonprofits and community organizations to gather on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. The mission of Brookside is community-focused. In keeping with its mission, the Church is utilized by over 30 organizations in the Manchester area. The groups that use the Brookside buildings include support groups for alcoholics, overeaters, and adults with mental illness; grief counseling, a community garden for refugee immigrants and neighbors of Brookside, an annual fundraiser for the local food pantry, and various other services including a parish nursing program and local theater group. In addition, two small congregations meet weekly in Brookside’s chapel and the Church is also home to Pastoral Counseling Services and a thrift shop that caters to immigrant and low-income population groups. Brookside Congregational Church has an extensive commitment to service within the local community.
