INGATHERING
We joyfully gather together again on
Sunday, September 8, at 10:30 am. Rev. Frieda Gillespie will lead our Ingathering service with Music Director, Sam Chandler.
There is no worship service this Sunday, September 1, Labor Day weekend.
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FROM THE WORSHIP COUNCIL
Welcome to the start of another Church year… We are entering into our second year of Interim Ministry with Frieda Gillespie continuing with us, grateful for this time to explore our way forward. After a day and a half retreat, we have decided to experiment a bit with the order of worship over the next several months, hoping it will make us all more aware of our words and silences. We are looking for ways to deepen our worship experiences and our connections with each other. As you are greeted by changes in parts of the service, we hope that you will welcome this opportunity to explore and grow! At the same time, PLEASE feel free to give feedback to the Worship Council members during coffee hour or by email. -- Anne Turner (
annielew@maine.rr.com) Joy Ahrens (
jahrens1@maine.rr.com) Brenda McKee (
bjymckee@gmail.com) Cheryl McGilvery (
nitna@maine.rr.com) Lily O’Brien (
lily.c.obrien@gmail.com)
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Please join us in welcoming Connie Densmore , our new Administrative Assistant, to First Universalist! Connie brings years of bookkeeping and office experience and is a welcome addition. Connie began working at First Universalist over the summer and is looking forward to meeting more First U members and friends this September. Please stop in say hello on Mondays or Thursdays, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm.
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NEW! IN CHILDREN & YOUTH PROGRAMS
We have some exciting new programs happening this Fall that we'd like to share with you:
- In the Nursery, we will have books, coloring pages, and activities relating to our UU principles. Little ones visiting the nursery will have the opportunity to play and learn.
- In Children's Chapel, we will be going on a Faithful Journey, learning how Unitarian Universalism translates into every day actions and life choices. On this faithful journey, we will be learning about the Seven UU Principles.
- In Junior Youth Group, we will be focusing on community building, small group faith exploration, and faith-in-action.
- In Senior Youth Group, we will be partnering with other local yoUUth!
- First Tuesdays of the month will be open to families from 3 pm - 7 pm with faith-in-action activities for people of all ages. Parents will have the option of going to serve dinner at Preble Street Soup Kitchen while their children engage in faith-in-action programming, play games, and eat dinner.
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REGISTER FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH PROGRAMS ONLINE
This year, there is the option to
register online for children and youth programs! There will also be paper copies available at the church. Please register your children soon to participate in church programs.
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CONSIDERING MEMBERSHIP? NOW IS THE TIME!
You can
join as a member of First Universalist and vote on our ministerial candidate in June! Your vote and your voice will help determine who becomes our called, settled minister.
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YOGA CLASSES RESUME
Yoga classes continue this Saturday in the Church sanctuary 10:00 - 11:15 AM. This is a multi-level yoga class. You can modify or stop at any time. Newcomers welcome. Ten dollars donation suggested per class. Half the funds go to a charity agreed with the class and half to the Church. Any questions contact the instructor, Lois Howlett, at
loishowlett2@gmail.com or tel 847-3055.
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PREBLE STREET RESOURCE CENTER
Let's recommit our church to be part of our partnership with the Preble Street Resource Center in Portland. The start of a new church year is a good time to remember the folks at Preble Street where up to 400 people are served three meals per day every day of the year. Our church has been sending volunteers to help for nearly eight years!
New volunteers will be gladly welcomed. We are committed to filling at least six slots (of prepping, serving dinner, and/or cleaning up) on the first Tuesday of every month, starting with
September 3, 3:30 - 6:30 pm. This is not only a chance to be of service but to do something for ourselves as well. Joining together, we have a chance to make new friends and deepen our commitment to UU values.
To volunteer, sign up on the list in the Gathering Room downstairs at church or contact Phyllis Chinlund at
pchinlund@gmail.com.
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Pastoral Emergencies
If you have a pastoral emergency, you can contact Rev. Frieda Gillespie on her cell phone at 508-207-7566. Please note that most weeks she will be in Yarmouth Sunday - Tuesday and working from her home office in MA Wednesday - Friday. Saturdays are typically her day off, but she will answer calls for pastoral emergencies.
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Submit Your Announcement
To have your church or community event included in this newsletter or in print on Sundays please email the information to Gwen Matthews, Program Assistant, at
gwenatfirstu@gmail.com
by Wednesday at 12 pm
to have it included in that Friday's edition of Channels or the Sunday Morning News.
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