Joined by Faith

Roots of faith and fellowship in the Dover area can be traced back to the first parish gatherings that were held in 1634. The First Congregational Parish has been housed in four separate buildings during its history, and the simple, dignified structure presently in use was erected in 1829.

The more than 20 houses of worship, representing most major denominations, represent fine examples of classic architectural styles. The Friend’s Meeting House at Pine Hill, built in 1768, is perhaps the oldest church building in Dover today in which regular meetings are still held.

Carrying on the mission of faith and fellowship fostered by the early settlers, the Dover Area Religious Leaders work together with the Dover Cooperative Ministries on a number of projects and programs for the betterment of the community.

Local Houses of Worship

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church 93 Locust Street Dover, NH 03820 603-742-7667 Christ the King Church 12 Northam Drive Dover, NH 03820 603-742-5278 Christian Science Reading Room 604 Central Avenue Dover, NH 03820 603-749-4505 Community Church of Durham Main Street Durham, NH 03824 603-868-1230 Dayspring Christian Fellowship 42 Dover Point Road Dover, NH 03820 603-749-2073 Dover Baptist Church 151 Washington Street Dover, NH 03820 603-742-5452 Dover Friends Meeting Place 141 Central Avenue Dover, NH 03820 603-749-2302 Dover Worship Center 157 Portland Avenue Dover, NH 03820 603-743-6603 Durham Evangelical Church Dover Road Durham, NH 03824 603-868-1027 First Parish Congregational Church 218 Central Avenue Dover, NH 03820 603-742-5664 Garrison Baptist Church 89 Old Rochester Road Dover, NH 03820 603-742-7076

Heritage Baptist Church 186 Dover Point Road Dover, NH 03820 603-749-0762 Hope Community Church 197 Sixth St. Dover, NH 03820 603-749-2646 Old Paths Bible Presbyterian Church Madbury, NH 03820 603-749-1761 St. Charles Parish 577 Central Avenue Dover, NH 03820 603-742-1354 St. John’s United Methodist Church 28 Cataract Avenue Dover, NH 03820 603-742-3046 St. Joseph’s Parish 150 Central Avenue Dover, NH 03820 603-742-4837 St. Mary’s Church 25 Third Street Dover, NH 03820 603-742-2619 St. Thomas Episcopal Church 5 Hale Street Dover, NH 03820 603-742-3155 St. Thomas More Parish 6 Madbury Road Durham, NH 03824 603-868-2666 Temple Israel 515 Sixth Street Dover, NH 03820 603-742-3976 Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 20 Madbury Road Durham, NH 03824 603-868-5050 Unity of the Seacoast 10 Second Street Dover, NH 03820 603-749-0677