We Commit Ourselves and Our Resources to
Nurture the Spirit, Grow in Community, and Help Heal the World.
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February 23, 2020
10:00 am
Give It Up!
Rev. Carolyn Lambert
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Upcoming Worship Services
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March 1 | 10am
The Wisdom
of our Faith
Rev. Christina Sillari
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March 8 | 10am
Youth Sunday:
Footprints
First Parish
Youth Group &
Rev. Christina Sillari
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March 15 | 10am
An Important Chapter
in our
Lives
Nancy Bills
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RE Announcements
2/23- Children’s Chapel
Childcare for babies & toddlers is available in the
Nursery
every Sunday from 9:45-11:15am.
FMI about RE at First Parish, please contact, Toben Cooney-Callnan,
Director of Religious Exploration,
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Rev. Caroyln Lambert
Guest Speaker on February 23, 2020
Rev. Carolyn Lambert is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ and most recently served as Senior Pastor of Woodfords Congregational Church, U.C.C. here in Portland. Woodfords is a progressive Protestant congregation, both a “Just-Peace” church and an “Open and Affirming” congregation. While at Woodfords, she helped convene an interfaith clergy group where she has had the privilege to work with and beside Rev. Christina and more than 30 other local clergy. She completed her 14 year ministry at Woodfords in October of last year and is currently discerning the next “Big Adventure!”
Read more HERE
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Rev. Christina's
Study Leave
& Time With Family
Rev. Christina will be taking the month of February off from all of her First Parish responsibilities. She will be using this much deserved time to rest and rejuvenate for the busy and exciting work ahead. Please use the list below for any questions or concerns during her absence:
Pastoral Care Needs:
Membership Questions:
Building Issues:
Leadership Questions:
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Justice Bean Supper & Dance
February 29 | 6-8:30 pm | Parish Hall
LEAP
INTO ACTION!
Come join us & bring family and friends for good food, community, and fun.
Benefit for Southern Maine Worker's Center - tireless advocates for Health Care (including Dental Care) as a Human Right - at
maineworkers.org
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Baked beans, hot dogs, sides, salads, and desserts! $10 per person/$20 for a family. HELP WANTED: potluck dishes, setup and cleanup volunteers. Contact
angus@angusferguson.com
or 749-6618 to RSVP and volunteer.
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Wabanaki REACH Workshop:
Decolonization and the Role
of Faith Communities
March 1 | 1-3:30pm | Parish Hall
Come learn about the harmful impacts of colonization on Indigenous peoples, the role of churches, and strategies for repair and healing. Co-led by interfaith clergy and Wabanaki people. Includes film, presentation, and conversation. Sliding scale donations cover Wabanaki expenses and support
REACH
programming
. FMI or to RSVP,
click HERE
or Cindy at
cjcpaper@yahoo.com
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Get Ready for
Stewardship Sunday
on March 1st!
Stewardship Month is fast approaching! We want you to be thinking about your pledge for the upcoming fiscal year (2020-21) now so, you will be ready to hand in your pledge card on Stewardship Sunday, March 1st. You will receive your pledge packet in the mail later this month. This should give you time to fill out your pledge card or post your pledge on-line, and bring your card with you on Stewardship Sunday. This is an extremely powerful service and we invite everyone to participate. The magic of what we do together is the miracle of community.
Thank you!
The Stewardship Team
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Register before March 17th!!!
Bus Tour to DC
to Attend the
Mass Poor People's Assembly
& Moral March on Washington
June 19-21, 2020
Join First Parish and March Forth memebers to challenge the evils of racism, systemic poverty, the war economy, and ecological devestation and the nation's distorted morality and demand the implementation of our Moral Agenda! Trip includes:
- Roundtrip Custom Coach transportation from Portland to DC
- 2 nights accomodations
- Services of a Professional Tour Director
$100 per person deposit due at registration.
Final payment due on or before March 17, 2020.
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UU Common Read Discussion Group
March 1 | 11:30 am | Blue Room
(upstairs)
Due to high demand we have ordered 2 more copies of the UU Book of the Year,
An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States
by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, for our Library. It is available from Amazon if you would like a copy for yourself. Please join us on March 1st for discussion of the book!
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Interested in Becoming a
Member of First Parish?
For more information on Membership at First Parish, please email Laurie Hasty at
membership@firstparishportland.org
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Please join us for the next classes leading up to the next New Member Ceremony on April 19th
(new date)
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New to UU Class | March 8 | 11:30-2:30 pm | Youth Room
Join Rev. Christina as we explore the history and theology of Unitarian Universalism, its liberal faith tradition, and First parish. This is an opportunity to ask questions and explore your own religious journey.
Childcare is available!
Path to Membership Class | April 5 | 11:30-1:30 pm |Youth Room
Join members of the Leadership Team 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.
Childcare is available!
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Breathing and Meditation Class
Wednesdays | 8-9am
in the Bride's Room-
upstairs in the Meeting House
Come and explore breathing techniques to nurture your mind, body and spirit. Pranayama 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 Deena Hastings & Sheila Sullivan while Rev. Christina is away.
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Fun-A-Day Community Creative Show
April 3 | 5:30-8:00 pm | Parish Hall
Create Your Projects in Feb & March!
Do you have a hobby, craft or talent waiting to pop out? Are your doodles looking more original? Do you write poetry or songs or keep a journal? Here’s your chance to play and display what fun things you like to do. All ages welcome! Contact John Tiedje to show or volunteer:
johndesignx@gmail.com
or 730-2630.
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Happy Valentine's Day from all your friends at First Parish!
The Valentine's Day Phantom paid us a visit last week! Our special HEART banner is adorned with
"200", noting First Parish as the site the Maine constitution was signed 200 years ago!
Happy Birthday, Maine!
PS- The phantom received approval from the Trustees & Governing Board!
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Child Dedication Ceremony
May 17 during Sunday Worship Service
If you would like to have your child dedicated during the Religious Exploration Service on May 17th, or have questions about Child Dedication, please email Toben
dre@firstparishportland.org.
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Creating a Safe Congregation
at First Parish
The Safe Congregation Team strives to attend to the safety of our members, friends, visitors, and renters while affirming the inherent worth and dignity of all people. If you are interested in being part of this team, please contact Laurie
membership@firstparishportland.org.
February's Safety Tip
We can all help! When exiting the Parish House by the front door, please tug on the door outside to make sure that it has closed behind you completely. This door is very tight to keep out the cold air but doesn’t always catch in the lock by itself.
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
Courses Taught by
First Parish Members
The spring schedule for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) includes program offerings by at least five members of the First Parish community. Spring semester classes run from March 16 - May 8 and registration is happening now:
www.usm.maine.edu/olli
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Elizabeth Chapman
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Perception and Creativity through the Lens of Sensory Neuroscience
Mark Gallup
- From Christ to Creed
Mary Gelfand
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Cakes for the Queen of Heaven, and Exploring the Mysteries of Tarot
Marianne Hill
- What Can We Learn From Europe?
Evy Newlyn
- Classical Literature, Mostly Drama
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Where are Those Nametags?
Time to go find them! For our Vision Goal to “improve the Coffee Hour experience”, we’re resurrecting the use of nametags. Nametags invite conversation, make our interactions more personal and welcoming, and save the embarrassment of forgotten names.
To request a nametag, please contact
membership@firstparishportland.org
with your first and last names, whether you are a First Parish member, and your email address.
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Flowers
for Sunday Service
Please help brighten up the Meeting House on Sundays! Sign up to donate & dedicate flowers on our SignUp page
HERE
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Volunteer
SIGN UP's
Updated for 2019-20!
There are so many ways to get involved at First Parish:
- Usher/Greeter
- Community Dinner
- Flowers for Sunday Service and more!
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Office Notes:
Sermons
We receive many requests for copies of Rev. Christina's thought-provoking sermons. You can now find her sermons in this
Shared Sermons Folder. Please allow up to a week for sermons to be posted here.
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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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