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Just as Ann Barry was always searching, reading about and exploring her faith and spirituality, our lending library is adding new books to our collection to broaden and deepen our faith journey. Last week our church hosted Bobby Jo Valentine, an engaging, creative and talented 38 year old…
Willet Hauser, Associated Crafts, (WH/AC) from Winona, MN (just southeast of Minneapolis) will be onsite starting the week of 13 May to complete installation work on nearly $146,000 in restoration and reconditioning contracts from 2022-2024 for our Stained Glass Windows (SGWs). They will also extract two unnamed smaller…
What would we do without women in our lives? Although their voices were stifled for years in church and public meetings, the women of First Parish Church, similar to other churches around the country, developed a robust women’s group. As we celebrate not only Mother’s Day this month,…
Our special offering for May is The Strengthen the Church offering which supports the expansion of ministry and growth of United Church of Christ local congregations. As God calls our congregations to be the church in new ways, your generosity will plant new churches, awaken new ideas in…
Hopefully your yard and gardens are raked after the winter and you are enjoying all of the plants that are emerging to greet us once again. What a miracle it is each May to see all of the plant life opening up before our eyes. Aside from taking…
Where do you turn when you need a book that can bring comfort? Our lending library has a wide assortment of books about spirituality through nature, Christianity, mystics, meditation and more. We all are aware of the infinite lessons and wisdom that can be gleaned from nature; our…
In what ways does our sanctuary enrich your worship experience? Its stunning and awe-inspiring wooden architectural designs combined with the gorgeous stained glass windows combine to remind me of God’s overwhelming love and beauty that abounds within us and around us. Feeling small, but safe, within its warm…
Outreach news: We have received $2,930.00 to date for One Great Hour of Sharing, our March special offering. Thank you for your generosity! Our special offering in April will support The Oasis Free Clinics. This is our annual opportunity to give to this important community service. Oasis Free…
Due to the overnight ice storm the church as no power. We will hold a simple service in our sanctuary this morning at 10am for those who can safely make it to church, but we strongly encourage you to use your best judgement about whether it is safe…
It is easy to give thanks to God when we awake to the vibrant colors in Maine. Some of our perennials are poking their heads above the ground almost to ask if it’s time for them to take a bow. As we continue on our personal Lenten journeys, The…