More treats than tricks Halloween came early for some children of the church and their friends with a party that included plenty of activities, more candy than an evening of trick-or-treating might produce, and even the added bonus of pizza. There was pumpkin carving, pin-the-tail on the Jack-o-lantern, bobbing for apples, […]
Evening of celebration, reflection One week before the church’s Asian Supper, there were only 15 reservations from people who said they definitely would attend. Event coordinator Stephen Bither told meal organizer Jo Stewart, “Don’t worry. Have faith, they will come.” And they did. More than 80 people enjoyed the Asian Supper […]
Maine tradition on display Assistants to United Methodist bishops from across the country held a three-day gathering in Portland in mid-October and one of the requests from participants was to experience a Maine Bean Suppah. On Oct. 20, our church obliged. With Beanmeister Stephen Bither organizing the event, our church […]
Season of transitions Judy’s Pantry will continue to be open every Tuesday afternoon from 3-5 p.m. through Thanksgiving, but this is the time of the year when fresh produce is less plentiful and non-perishable items are in greater demand. The pantry is still receiving potatoes, parsnips, carrots and squash from […]
Presence of St. Francis Telling stories of St. Francis of Assisi and also of God’s “peaceable kingdom,” the Rev. Ruth Morrison led her annual Blessing of the Animals on Oct. 4 in the church’s Outdoor Chapel. The gathering of more than 40 people with their dogs, one cat and a goat […]
Evening at Higgins Beach On a perfect summer evening with a gentle ocean breeze, dramatic clouds highlighting the hues of a setting sun and not a mosquito to be heard — or felt — church members and friends gathered at Higgins Beach on Aug. 13 for some quality time of […]
Guggenmusik in the Cape The Swiss festival merriment of impromptu music-making was the focus of a summer evening gathering of church members on July 9, turning Hunts Point Road in the Cape into a parade of singing, drum-banging, tamborine-shaking, flute-tooting and maracas-jingling. It was a heartfelt, creative interpretation of Psalm […]
Open for business every Tuesday Even though a full range of fresh produce will not be available for a week or two, Judy’s Pantry, which operates in the Sunshine Room of our church, is now open every Tuesday from 3-5 p.m. On July 7, the pantry offered individuals and families […]
A service for the children, by the children For the past 10 months, our church’s Sunday School — and the congregation as a whole — has embraced the Heifer Project. That commitment was recognized on June 14 with Children’s Sunday. Throughout the 10 a.m. service, children were the primary focus, […]
Picnic at Two Lights The church’s Adult Social Activity Group gathered at Two Lights State Park on June 14 for a picnic overlooking the ocean and a few hours of enjoying glorious late-spring weather. The picnic also was held to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Linda and Duane Wakefield. […]
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