Reflections from Tom Merrill Tom Merrill, who spent 55 years in a variety of ministries before retiring and becoming a member of our congregation, returned to the pulpit on Dec. 8 and delivered a lively sermon on John the Baptist. Tom reflected on John being the “voice in the wilderness” […]
Thoughts for a new year The church’s new Spiritual Life Team unveiled its first project on Dec. 8, a paper chain that will be wrapped around the communion rail, carrying the congregation’s prayers for the new year. During both the 8 and 10 a.m. services, everyone was given a colorful strip […]
Festive fellowship With a dusting of snow followed by blue skies and brilliant sunshine, the formula was perfect for a successful Jolly Snowman Christmas Fair — and it was. For the five hours of the church’s annual fair, a steady stream of people filed into Fellowship Hall and the […]
Helping families throughout Cape Judy’s Produce Pantry, operating in Fellowsnhip Hall of our church, combined with another special project this Thanksgiving week to provide holiday dinners for many Cape Elizabeth families. On the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, Nancy Miles and the pantry volunteers prepared more than 30 bags of produce from Jordan’s […]
Generous offerings for Root Cellar From two separate and very caring sources, our church — with a lot of help from two of Cape Elizabeth’s Junior Girl Scout groups — prepared 60 pumpkin pies to be served at the Root Cellar’s Thanksgiving dinner this week. Members of the congregation prepared and […]
Thank-you for your support The three-week Stewardship Campaign came to an end on Sunday, Nov. 17, with members of the church delivering their offerings and pledge cards to the front of the Sanctuary during the 10 a.m. service and then celebrating the campaign with a luncheon afterward. Duane and Linda […]
Meet our new district superintendent Our church’s annual Charge Conference will be held on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. The congregation is invited and encouraged to attend. The Charge Conference looks at the state of our church once a year in a variety of categories during an open […]
Join us on Nov. 16 The Adult Social Activity is hosting a Progressive Supper on Saturday, Nov. 16 and is inviting all adults — singles and couples. But if you would like to be a part of this dinner, please see the Hills, Linds or Haiders on Sunday, Nov. 10 […]
(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 […]
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