Churches in Derry

Active churches in Derry

148 Rockingham Rd, Derry
bridgewaychristianchurch.org
36 sermons · 6 days ago
22 Manchester Rd, Derry
beaconnh.com
1 sermon
127 Rockingham Road (Rt 28), Derry
abundantgrace.com
1 sermon

Types of churches in Derry

Family-Friendly Churches in Derry

Many congregations offer robust children’s programming, nursery care, and teen ministries that align with Pinkerton Academy and Derry Cooperative School District calendars. Parents in neighborhoods like Derry Village and near Beaver Lake appreciate weekday playgroups, VBS, and family events that don’t require long drives along Route 28.

Historic & Liturgical

Derry’s New England heritage shows in steepled sanctuaries and meetinghouse-style congregations, especially around East Derry Village and the historic common. These churches emphasize traditional liturgy, hymns, and a steady rhythm of community life that appeals to multi‑generation Derry families.

Contemporary Worship Churches

Some congregations meet in updated buildings or repurposed storefronts along Crystal Avenue and near the Derry Rail Trail, featuring bands, casual dress, and practical teaching. They often draw I‑93 commuters and young adults seeking modern music, coffee-hour connections, and weeknight small groups around downtown.

Catholic Churches in Derry

Long-established parishes provide multiple Mass times, religious education, and a strong sacramental life for multi‑generational households. Many also host food drives and seasonal festivals that serve residents from the Broadway corridor to quiet streets east of Beaver Lake.

Sermon clips from Derry churches

71s
#TheLordReigns
“the Lord reigns. There is your message right there. First and foremost, above everything else, the Lord reigns. Translation, God saves. He rules. Not Caesar, not the government, not Mohammed, not Buddha, not Vishnu, Confucius, Zoroaster, Oprah Winfrey, America, China, President Trump, or anybody else or anything else. It is the Lord who reigns or Jesus saves. And that's what the nations hear. Let me rephrase. That's what the nations need to hear if, in the words of scripture, if the nations are ever to be glad. They need to hear the Lord reigns. God saves Jesus Christ is Lord. The world, I'll tell you what it doesn't need. It doesn't need another philosophy. It doesn't need another religion. It doesn't need another fad. The world needs to know the one true king, and that one true king has a name. His name is the king Christ Jesus. That's his name.”
44s
“They weren't paying attention. You wanna have faith? Listen to the lord. How do you listen to his voice? How do I listen to his voice? I mean, his voice is his word. He has everything, almost everything you ever need in life. Right? Here in scripture. Start opening up. He'll speak to your heart. Yeah. I'm telling you he will. That's one way he speaks to you. Now you don't hear from him. Open the word. You will. That's one way. Another way, you may hear a still small voice. If things are quiet, small quiet time with the Lord, you may hear a voice from the Lord saying, this is the way walking in it. You may hear it. That can happen. You may hear it through a preacher. You may hear it through circumstances.”
38s
“And and please hear me. Paul's not saying your pain isn't real. He's not saying that you're more sinful because you worry more it's real it's not an easy thing to get rid of but what is he saying he's saying it isn't final. It doesn't have to confine or define you today. Many things that you can can that can rob us of our peace and lead us away from joy. What does Paul give us the solution? Rely on Christ.”
69s
#GodIsSupreme
“Mount Everest does not become the highest mountain on planet earth simply because we claim it is. Mount Everest does not become the behemoth mountain that it is because we stand at the bottom at the base and we look up at it and we say, boy, you're very tall, and therefore you are. It just is whether you think so or not. And the greatness of Mount Everest has absolutely nothing to do whether or not you acknowledge it or not. It's still going to be great. And if that's true about Mount Everest, you could take it to the bank that that's absolutely true about God. God is not supreme because we worship him. We worship God because he is supreme. And he doesn't need us to testify. Testify. We're not gonna add to his supremacy. We're not gonna add to his greatness simply because we give him lip lip service. He is, which is why he says, behold, I am.”
54s
#FaithfulNotFateful
“But God is responsible for the result. You know what we're called to do? We're called to be faithful, not omnipotent. We're called to proclaim, not convert. That's what we're called to do. We're called called to be faithful, not omnipotent. We're called to proclaim, not to convert. We're called to plant and water, not try to force things to grow. Because God is the one who converts, God is the one who causes the growth, and God is the one who's omnipotent and all powerful. Isn't that not true? You know what? That truth that truth frees us up to move forward without carrying the burden that belongs to God and God alone. God says, hey, I got this. I just need you to be faithful to the command that I've given you. Go and preach the good news.”
54s
#JesusIsNotEntertainment
“Jesus Christ can never be reduced to your entertainment. He can't be. The religious leaders nearby, they're shouting accusations and aspersions at Jesus. Herod questions him. Jesus remains silent, and then we are told the soldiers entered the fray, and they start mocking, they start ridiculing, they start belittling Jesus. So notice the progression. Ready? Curiosity questions, disappointment, mockery. That's how it always happens when Jesus doesn't fit somebody's bill. They come with curiosity. They ask questions. Oh, they don't like the answers. Surrender, repentance, obedience, those dirty words, mockery, ridicule.”
39s
#WhatWillYouDoWithJesus
“I think that that is arguably the most important question any human being can ever answer. What shall we do with Jesus? Pilate could not have asked a more honest question. He certainly could not have asked a more profound question because how a person answers that question determines their eternal destiny. Did you know that? How a person answers what they're going to do with the king of the Jews determines their eternal destiny. So what? Shall we love him or shall we loathe him? What say you?”
38s
#CuriosityToFaith
“There's a difference between curiosity and faith. What are the differences? Here we go. Curiosity says, I'd like to know more about Jesus. Right? Faith says, I believe Jesus and I follow him. Curiosity says, you know, Jesus is interesting. Faith says he's Lord. Curiosity watches. Faith follows. Curiosity generally asks, what can Jesus do for me right now? And, of course, faith asks, what does Jesus want me to do? What can I do for him?”
54s
#FollowJesusClosely
“But neither was he willing to draw close to the Lord. Fear told him to flee. His love for Jesus told him to follow, and he did, but he kept his distance. Luke emphasizes that detail. In other words, Peter followed Christ close enough that he could see him. He was with an eye shot, but not so close that he could be identified with him. Is that you? We have Jesus. You know the Christian language. Might even be able to quote a couple bible verses in public or even in private. You know Jesus well enough to see him. Keep him within eye shot. But not so much that people are gonna actually associate you as one of his followers.”
46s
#TrustJesusNow
“The same Jesus who knew that Peter was going to deny him, the same Jesus who told Peter he was going to deny him is the same Jesus who went to the cross for Peter. And the same Christ who also knows your weaknesses, your pressure points, your failures, and your shortcomings. So the question that we have for ourselves this morning is not, would I stand for Jesus if I was in Peter's courtyard? Would I stand for Jesus if I was in that courtyard that day? That's not the right question. The question is, am I trusting Jesus Christ enough to stand for him now in the courtyard that I'm currently facing? That's the question.”

Why Derry churches are unique

Set in classic New England, Derry churches reflect the town’s blend of history and renewal. Many congregations meet in or near historic village centers yet offer Bible-centered teaching and modern worship—expect historic New England meetinghouse feel, expository Bible teaching, and traditional liturgy with modern touches when visiting churches in Derry.
With Pinkerton Academy drawing teens from across the region and many residents commuting along I‑93 to Manchester and Boston, churches in Derry, NH design ministries and schedules around busy family life. You’ll find strong kids programs for young families, student-focused outreach for teens, and multiple services for busy commuters that fit the rhythms of neighborhoods from the historic downtown to the Beaver Lake area.
The town’s close-knit, service-minded culture—shaped by snowy winters, small-business roots, and nearby trails and lakes—pushes Derry churches to meet practical needs as well as spiritual ones. Congregations often pair community care with seasonal gatherings, offering addiction recovery and support groups, community service and local partnerships, and summer camps and lakeside gatherings.

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