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Contoocook Baptist Church by Mrs. Harold Brown & Mrs. Merle Cressy   The church is situated on Main Street near the center of the village and has stood as a beacon since its inception.   The Union Baptist Society took definite form in 1823 and consisted of 12 members. In 1827 a public meeting house, the Freewill Baptist Church, was constructed being raised April 11, finished October 27 and dedicated October 29.   In 1843 it was voted to make the following repairs: "The meeting house should be moved forward from eight to twelve feet, with a birch wall built up to the sill, floor timbers to be of chestnut and sides of Georgia pine, with a steel ceiling overhead." This caused the church to be moved to its present position.   Various repairs and changes have been made over the years: stained glass windows, central heating, etc.   In 1971 work was begun on an Educational building consisting of 10 classrooms, a nursery, Pastor's Study, and a library and a fellowship hall.   As it celebrates its 150th anniversary, the church still stands as a beacon to God, sending forth His Word.   Mrs. Harold Brown School Street   Mrs. Merle Cressy Warner Road

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