Sunday Morning Worship 10am (livestream)
Neighbors in Need (NIN) is a special mission offering of the United Church of Christ that supports ministries of economic, racial, and environmental justice and compassion throughout the United States. In 2024, the Neighbors in Need theme is “Mental Health Justice for All!” A just world for all is a…
Where do you sit in the sanctuary? Are you someone who moves around sitting in one pew on a Sunday and another Sunday trying out a different pew? Or are you someone who sits in the same area of the sanctuary or in the same pew each Sunday?…
Most people have doubts about their faith or parts of it at some point. Brian McLaren’s new book approaches this subject in a way that illuminates a broader look at Christianity, our beliefs, and the patterns that oftentimes develop as we question and deepen our faith as he…
Have you been on the fence about joining the music ministry? Did you know that research studies indicate that there seem to be some health benefits from participating in musical ensembles? Benefits of singing in a choir: 1. Relieves stress Singing appears to be a stress-reliever. Researchers found…
Mostly What God Does by Savannah Guthrie Getting a new book is always a treat…and we have 12 new books in our collection for you to borrow! This month’s focus is a book by a tv personality whom most of you will know. Savannah Guthrie, co-host of the Today…
Our focus for July and August has been on Joshua Chamberlain’s personal connections with First Parish Church that started in 1848 when he entered Bowdoin College as a freshman and was required as a Bowdoin student to attend our Sunday services. Unlike many of his fellow schoolmates, Joshua…
Good evening, distinguished guests, faculty, and fellow graduates, It is an honor to stand before you today as we celebrate our achievements at Portland Adult Education. Each of us has a unique story of persistence and determination that brought us to this moment. For me, my journey began…
Born Lawrence Joshua Chamberlain on September 8, 1828, in Brewer, Maine, “our” famous General Chamberlain was influenced by our church and two other beloved places near our church that captured Joshua’s heart forever, Bowdoin College where he graduated in 1852 and his house which is now a museum…
NEW BOOKS! Yes, we have added a dozen new books to the collection and hope that you will find even more books of interest. Because of the size of the entire collection, each July, those books in the parlor are exchanged for the other half of the collection. …
This month we continue to recognize the Amazing Women of First Parish between 1930’s – 1970’s, although we all are aware that the women before and after those years also contributed significantly to our church. There are photos and other information that are more easily enjoyed in our…