

Roots of faith and fellowship in the Dover area can be traced back to the first parish gatherings that were held in 1634.
The early 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 the oldest religious structure 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 Christian Science Reading Room Church of Christ Community Church of Durham Dover Baptist Church Dover Friends Meeting Place Dover Worship Center Durham Evangelical Church First Parish Congregational Church Garrison Baptist Church Heritage Baptist Church Hope Community Church |
Pilgrim Orthodox Presbyterian Church St. Charles Parish St. George’s Episcopal Church St. John’s United Methodist Church St. Joseph’s Parish St. Mary Church St. Thomas Episcopal Church St. Thomas More Parish Temple Israel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Union Congregational Church of Madbury Unity of the Seacoast |