(Photo by Mark Braun) Remembering our Loved Ones All-Saints Sunday has always been one of reflection and remembrance at our church. This year the Rev. Ruth Morrison included the names of our loved ones who passed away during the past year, as well as family members and friends who have […]
Thank you, Pastor Ruth! Recognizing Pastor Appreciation Month, our church on Oct. 27 presented the Rev. Ruth Morrison with a card signed by the congregation, a collage of photos from Ruth’s nine years at the church and a cake with her image as part of the eatable icing. During […]
Two special events planned My Sister’s Keeper is holding two fund-raising events in November to help its ministry to provide mentors for women transitioning from incarceration to community. Please consider supporting one or both of these events — the My Sister’s Keeper ministry was started in our church by Myrna […]
Gospel according to Mark Mark McDowell, who is proud to acknowledge that he communicates with Jesus on a regular basis — and sometimes even argues with him — discussed many of his heartfelt beliefs during a special session of Sunday School — in the woods. On Oct. 20, Mark led […]
Funeral service on Saturday A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. at our church for Janet Hill, who passed away on Wednesday at age 90. Visiting hours will be at the Hobbs Funeral Home in South Portland on Friday from 4-7 p.m. Click here to […]
(Photos by Mark and Margaret Braun) Special day for all creatures The Cape Elizabeth United Methodist Church’s annual Blessing of the Animals moved closer to a truer celebration of all of God’s creatures this year with a cat, rabbit, goat and even a goldfish joining the expected participation of 25 […]
A new season for beans and more The church’s first Public Supper of the season, held on Saturday, Oct. 5, was its annual Heirloom Supper, featuring dishes prepared with locally grown produce. Event organizer Stephen Bither once again had everything running like a first-class dining experience, with plenty of […]
New series begins Sunday The Rev. Jim Young will be leading a new series of Adult Education classes, beginning this Sunday, Oct. 6, at 9 a.m. in the Sunshine Room. The topic for this series of discussions is “Jesus, the Name High Over All.” This series will take place over […]
Piece of UMC history After the First United Methodist Church of South Portland held its final service in August, other UMC churches from the Casco Bay Cluster were asked if they wanted anything from the church. The Rev. Ruth Morrison from our church requested a small ornate chair, which she […]
Beckwiths share anniversary with congregation A week after celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Monhegan Island — where they were married in 1953 — Jane and Gary Beckwith shared the special occasion with members of the congregation on Sept. 15. For Fellowship Time after the 10 a.m. service, Jane […]
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