A home for the
unchurched,
de-churched,
and the churched
Welcome! If you've never been to a church service, or you've walked away from the church, you'll find a fresh start here. We desire to cultivate a community where a soft and tender heart and a strong theological backbone go together. We gather on Sundays at the Holiday Inn in Portsmouth at 10:30am to rediscover the faith, ask honest questions, and care for one another well.
Sunday Morning Services
The Holiday Inn @ 10:30am
What's with the name?
In short, we're a FELLOWSHIP of very imperfect people, brought together by the GOSPEL of Jesus, for the sake of our CITY. But there's a little bit more to it than that...
Gospel-centered
What if the church saw the gospel of Jesus as the most important need for the believer, not just the unbeliever? We believe the gospel is the power for lasting change for the non-Christian and seasoned-Christian alike. In other words, we never graduate from the gospel. We want the good news of God's remarkable grace for us in Jesus to be at the very center of all we think, say, and do. There is good news all of us need to hear, every day.
City-positive
What if the church saw itself as the mediatorial presence of Christ in their city? As the temple of God that is precisely what the church is. We want to live out our identity by making a positive difference in the city of Portsmouth. Our desire is to be a faithful witness to the gospel of Jesus in the way we pray for the city, serve the city, and bless the city. We desire to be a channel of God's life-giving presence in the city of Portsmouth and beyond.
Fellowship-focused
What if the church was focused on cultivating fellowship rather than boosting their attendance? Getting people in the seats is not our goal; growing our fellowship with God and one another is. Do we want to grow in numbers? Of course. But our primary focus is on helping people to experience the joy of communion with the Triune God of love and a strong sense of fellowship with one another. We want to know God and know each other well.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:
Why start a new church in Portsmouth?
According to the latest research, the suicide rates in New Hampshire are currently 35% higher than the national average. People need hope, and we believe that the hope we're all looking for is found in the gospel of Jesus. Yet, right now, only 2.5% of the Portsmouth population acknowledge an understanding and commitment to the gospel. We believe a new gospel-centered and reformed church can collaborate with existing churches and ministries to bring more hope to this area.
Q:
Who is overseeing this new church plant?
As a mission church of the PCA, a temporary oversight session has been established to work alongside Rev. Jeremy A. McKeen. This temporary governing body consists of the teaching elder and one ruling elder from Exeter Presbyterian Church in Exeter, NH, Christ the Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Portland, ME, and Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashua, NH.
Q:
What are your services like?
Joyful! If there's one word we hope encapsulates our Sunday services, it is joy—the joy of Christ that the gospel is meant to bring us. We're not trying to drum up a superficial enthusiasm at the expense of suffering hearts. Rather, our joy is in the God of grace who sustains us in the darkest of valleys. In a typical service, you'll experience a diverse blend of prayer, scriptural teaching, hymns, contemporary songs, and celebrating communion every week. To view one of our Sunday bulletins, click here.
Q:
How can I financially support this work?
Outside of our Sunday morning services, all tax-deductible gifts can be given electronically or sent by mail to our church office. You can also text to give. Just text "MNA 1972" to 76959 and follow the prompts. You can visit our support page here. Thank you for considering to partner with us in this way! 100% of all gifts go to support this new work with no admin fees taken out.
Follow Us
Gospel City Fellowship is a mission church of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). We're in the beginning stages of cultivating a reformed community in the city of Portsmouth, NH that is Gospel-centered, City-positive, and Fellowship-focused.
Mission
We exist to be a faithful witness to the gospel of Jesus by joyfully serving the Lord, each other, our community, and the world.
Contact Us
561-762-7715
75 Congress St, Suite 214, Portsmouth, NH
- Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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