Nashua Area Interfaith Council
 Minutes October 6, 2004

The meeting convened at 7:30 am with prayer led by Rev. Tom Woodward at the Main Street Methodist Church.

The following faith communities were present. Hudson Community Church, First Baptist Church of Hudson, First Baptist Church of Nashua, Habitat for Humanity, Pilgrim Congregational, First Church, Christian Science, Church of Latter Day Saints, Congregation Betenu, Bahai, Main Street Methodist Church, Arlington Street Methodist Church, Chinmya Mission, Souhegan Valley Council, Great Nashua Interfaith Hospitality Network, Emmaus Institute, St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Christ the King Lutheran Church, and Nashua Presbyterian Church.

Guest for this meeting was Mr. David Lamarre Vincent of the New Hampshire Council of Churches. David brought a small exhibit, printed materials and spoke briefly about this ministry.

• The program "To Hear How Others Pray" sponsored by NAIC and Souhegan Valley Council has had a successful start. Future meetings are on October 26 and November 30.
• The NAIC will sponsor a Community Thanksgiving Service on November 23 at First Church. 
• The service will begin at 7:30 pm. Details to follow.
• The 2005 CROP Walk is to be held on October 17. 
• Pilgrim Congregational Church is organizing this event.
• Treasurer's Report reflected a balance of $1,800.99 in the checking account.

The program was a discussion on the question: "Why am I a member of my faith community?" The attendees broke into small groups, and members of the Board joined in the discussion. It was another good discussion.

In November the discussion question is: "What does my faith community do in the greater Nashua area?"

The meeting adjourned at 9 am with prayer led by Rev. Tom Woodward

Our next meeting is at the Church of the Pilgrims on November 3. The Executive Board will meet at noon on October 12 at the Emmaus Institute.

Minutes prepared by Rev. Tom Woodward, Secretary