Worship and reflection This year’s Charge Conference, held in the chapel on Oct. 16, took a different approach from year’s past. While the state of affairs in the New England Conference, our district and our church were addressed and discussed, a large portion of the Charge Conference was a time […]
Crafty volunteers needed Gail Parker is leading a series of Craft Workshops to create items for December’s Jolly Snowman Christmas Fair. On Monday, Nov. 3, there will be workshops at the church from 2-4 p.m. and again from 6:30-8 p.m. Come to one or come to both to help with […]
Project complete! A new water line around the perimeter of the church has been installed by Tammaro Landscaping and the project to fix the leak detected during the summer is now complete. The Portland Water District a few months ago notified the church that a leak likely existed but it […]
Remembering our pets Our church’s annual Blessing of the Animals took a new approach on Oct. 5, reflecting on our beloved pets who have died, as well as those who bring us so much joy every day. Honoring the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the Rev. Ruth Morrison […]
Stewards of the land For four Sundays in September, the Rev. Ruth Morrison adapted her sermons to a “Season of Creation” theme, following a program established in New Zealand. As the Season of Creation web site explains, “In the Seasons of Advent, Epiphany, Lent and Easter, we celebrate the Life […]
Fun afternoon on the greens On a morning that started out with heavy rain, the church’s Adult Social Group spent a beautiful afternoon having a picnic lunch, playing miniature golf and having ice cream afterward, all at Martel’s in Saco on Sept. 21. Seven couples took part, most of whom were […]
Learning to help others Linda and Bob Webster introduced our Sunday School to the inner workings of the Heifer Project on Sunday, launching what will be a long-term iniative to teach our children about worldwide hunger and poverty. Linda and Bob have worked at the Heifer International Farm in Alabama and […]
Help prepare for Jolly Snowman Fair Gail Parker will lead a craft workshop on Monday, Sept. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the church, helping interested volunteers to create Maine-themed items for December’s Jolly Snowman Christmas Fair. The fair will have a special table this year for items created in Maine. […]
Looking for the leak The Portland Water District has informed the church we have a leak in the water line that runs from our water meter to the church and/or parsonage. The problem is, we don’t know where the leak is, but we need to find it and fix it. […]
Donation from Elizabeth Betty Peterson Beginning for this Sunday’s early service, a different piano will be in the chapel, one better suited for the size and acoustics of the room. The George Steck piano was donated to the church by Elizabeth Betty Peterson, who has been attending our church […]
