We Commit Ourselves and Our Resources to
Nurture the Spirit, Grow in Community
and Help Heal the World.
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November 18, 2018
10:00 am
Thanksgiving Memories-
Cornbread & Cider Communion
Rev. Christina Sillari
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Upcoming Worship Services
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November 25 | 10am
Thanksgiving, Grief, Joy
John Baugher
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December 2 | 10am
Cultivating Healing
Rev. Christina Sillari
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December 9 | 10am
Parenting/Family
Dan Hughes
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First Parish Holiday Services
Hymn Sing
| December 16
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| 10am
First Parish Pageant of the Nativity
| December 16
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| 5pm
Winter Solstice Service
| December 21
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| 6pm
Is Jesus a UU?
| December 23
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| 10am
Christmas Eve Service
| December 24
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| 6pm
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RE Announcements
Cornbread & Cider Intergenerational Service- no RE on 11/18.
Childcare for babies and toddlers is available in the Nursery (upstairs in the Parish House).
FMI about RE at First Parish, please contact, Toben Cooney-Callnan, Director of Religious Exploration, at
dre@firstparishportland.org.
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Thanksgiving Cornucopia
The cornucopia arrangement this Sunday will be provided by Laurie Hasty and Benson Gray and the Portland Food Coop. The food will be donated to First Parish’s Community Dinner program.
Parishioners are invited to bring additional food donations
(non-perishables and freshly baked items) to church on 11/18, 11/25 & 12/2-- donations will be collected in baskets at the entrance to the Meeting House.
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New
Online Sign Up
for Sunday Greeters!
Please sign up to be a Sunday Greeter here at First Parish, and be a part of the team to help people feel warmly welcomed on Sunday mornings! Sign up through the link below. It’s such an
easy
way to sign up! Questions, comments please email:
membership@firstparishportland.org
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Thanksgiving Feast
this Sunday!
November 18
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| After Service in the Parish Hall
Adults $5 - Kids $2 at the Door
We will provide the turkeys, fixings, and drinks.
Please bring a contribution of a side dish or dessert.
We will need lots of volunteers (especially for clean-up)
to help with this special community event!
A big thank you to Jennifer Bell Taylor, Joan Stanton,
and the Membership Team for helping to organize this event.
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Shamanic Journeying
for Healing and Transformation
Tuesdays 11/20-12/18 | 2-3:30pm | Meeting House
Come and learn how to journey to the upper and lower worlds by entering altered states of consciousness through sound. We will meet spiritual teachers to receive information about our lives. Must attend all 4 sessions (no class 11/27). Free to First Parish Members; $75.00 non-members. Limited to 15 participants! Registration required. FMI & to register: Rev. Christina:
minister@firstparishportland.org
or 207-773-5747.
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Interfaith Thanksgiving Eve
Worship Celebration
November 21
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| 7 pm
at Trinity Episcopal Church, Portland
580 Forest Ave, Portland
Everyone is invited — to sing, to pray, to celebrate
the gift of being neighbors and friends, and to give thanks.
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Buildings & Grounds Meeting
November 25
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| 11:30am | Youth Room
Please join us for this meeting of the Buildings & Grounds Team to find out how you can help keep our historic building in top shape!
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Gerald Dickens Performs
"A Christmas Carol"
November 26
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| 7pm | Meeting House
Maine Historical Society is pleased to offer a special performance of Charles Dickens’
A Christmas Carol
, performed by Dickens’ great-great-grandson, Gerald Dickens. This one-man show is inspired by the 1860s performances by Charles Dickens. Tickets- 207-774-1822 or visit
mainehistory.org
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Ticket price: $25 MHS members / $35 general admission / $15 for age 18 and under.
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Upcoming Membership Classes
Are you considering becoming a Member of First Parish? If so, join us for the next class.
Light lunch provided- please register so we have enough food.
Path to Membership Class
December 2
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| 11:30am – 1pm | Community Room
Join Janet Robinson, President of the Governing Board, to explore membership at First Parish. We will look at the benefits and responsibilities of membership, opportunities for spiritual development as well as community connections.
Participation is highly recommended for anyone considering membership.
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A2U2 Artisans' Market
December 8
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| 10am-1pm | Allen Avenue UU Church
Come enjoy the creative works of your fellow UUs! Over 20 artists will be featured, showcasing their woodwork, photography, fabric arts, paintings, stained glass, pottery and more! Artisanal coffees and cookies will be available as you browse the tables. Come enjoy and celebrate our diversity!
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Joys and Sorrows Circle
December 9
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| 11am | Bride’s Room
(near the choir loft upstairs in the Meeting House)
The Pastoral Care team is offering an alternative method of experiencing Joys and Sorrows through these listening circles
. Open to all to create space for sharing our largest griefs and greatest joys. Length of the circle determined by the level of interest. There will be no discussion during the sharing circle.
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Breathing and Meditation Class
Wednesdays | 5:30-6:30pm
in the K-1 Classroom
(upstairs in Parish House)
Come and explore breathing techniques to nurture your mind, body and spirit. Pranayama (increase and extension of the life force) is an ancient practice from India used to heal dis-ease, prepare for meditation, and access spiritual realms. All are welcome to join in these powerful tools of transformation. Taught by Rev. Christina. Free to First Parish Members; $10.00 non-members.
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Blankets, Gloves & Socks Collection
Faith in Action is collecting clean blankets, gloves and socks for the homeless. Please place your donations in the box in the Parish Hall, near the coat rack.
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Snow Shovelers Needed!
Buildings and Grounds is looking for a few stalwart snow shovelers to help our Sexton, Moe, when winter
storms arrive. Stipend available- call/email Chris Beasley FMI: 207-619-7588 or
rcbeasley@live.com
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Thank You
for a Successful & Fun
Auction!
To all those who donated items and food for the auction and/or volunteered their time to set up displays, sell tickets, serve wine, prepare food and clean-up – THANK YOU VERY MUCH! We had a highly successful auction – taking in over $9,000 - and we couldn’t have done it without the many hands who helped us.
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Deepening Our Compassion Practice
Dec 1
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| 1-4pm | Munjoy Hill, Portland
Experiencing compassion through
Tonglen
intensive training with Khenmo
Khenmo Drolma, Abbess of
Vajra Dakini Nunnery
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Compassion is essential for ourselves and the world. Plunge into the depths of your heart as we close this year, and prepare for the next. FMI: email Liz at
lizfarmer1@gmail.com
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First Parish Children's Choir
Sundays after Service | 11:15-11:45a
m
in the K-1 Classroom
(upstairs in the Parish House)
The Children’s Choir has started rehearsals after service every Sunday. Children's Choir is a fun way for kids to get more involved at FP! FMI: contact Arne at
arne.gronningsater@gmail.com
. Please click the image or link below for more information on the Children's Choir.
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Flowers
for Sunday Service
Please help brighten up the Meeting House on Sundays! Sign up to donate flowers in the
Parish Hall- look for the poster on the coat rack .
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Office Notes
Large Print Orders of Service are now available every Sunday! Ask a Greeter, or look for them at both entrances to the from the Meeting House.
Be sure to ask for a
Bulletin when you pick up your Order of Service on Sunday, so you don't miss out on any First Parish news or events!
Click the link below for our semiannual
Stone Soup
Newsletter
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Print copies are available in the Parish Hall.
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425 Congress Street Portland, Maine 04101 207-773-5747
Nurture the Spirit, Grow in Community
and Help Heal the World
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