SUNDAY EVENING SUMMER VESPERS

Sundays, August 28, at 5:00 pm

Please note that this is our final Sunday summer vespers service this Sunday. Our next church service will be Ingathering on Sunday, September 11, 10:30 - 11:30 am. 

Whether you were on the beach or in the berry patch, playing games or hosting guests, come find the peace of our Summer Vespers practice at First Universalist. We gather on Sundays at 5 pm for a half hour of reflections and sharing of joys and concerns, then enjoy a freestyle potluck supper of whatever we had handy! Bring kids, bring guests, bring your self, and scoop up some friendly centering at the end of your summer Sunday. FMI write to Sarah Witte sarahcoffinwitte@gmail.com.

Children's vespers will also be happening this Sunday, August 28, at the same time as the adult vespers service. 

USHERS WANTED

An easy way to get to know others and to practice our open and welcoming spirit is to sign up to usher at First U on Sunday mornings. This simple, joyful task involves welcoming, greeting, and passing the offering plate. Questions? Contact Gwen Matthews at gwenatfirstu@gmail.com. 

PEACE PLAY FOR LITTLES

Peace Play for Littles happens on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month, 10:15 - 10:45 am, beginning September 15. It is a mixture of stories, rhymes, songs, and play for little ones (0—4 years old) and their parents, grandparents, or caregivers that introduce and encourage the values of justice, inclusivity, kindness, and caring for our planet. Learn more about peace play happening at First Universalist this fall. Contact Gwen at gwenatfirstu@gmail.com with any questions.

OUR WHOLE LIVES PROGRAM

Sundays, Sept. 25 - Dec. 11, 12:30 - 1:45 pm

Our Whole Lives programs are about the wonderful, complicated parts of being human. This sexuality education embraces ALL of the facets of our sexuality. Sexuality education is more than “sex ed,” a class on puberty, or learning about human anatomy. Some of the questions and topics covered include:

• What is consent? How do I ask for consent? How do I communicate with friends or partners?
• How do I navigate the internet and social media and the ways it relates to sexuality?
• How do I talk to future partners about sexual decision making, contraceptives, and STIs?
• What is essential in building healthy relationships based on mutual respect? 

Learn more about the our whole lives program or register for the program. For more information, contact Gwen Matthews at gwenafirstu@gmail.com. 

UU THE VOTE

Can't wait until Ingathering? Here's a chance to meet with other UU activists who are already working to Get Out The Vote in Maine. There will be plenty of inspiration and information about ways you can join the effort to mobilize voters. No commitment necessary, just an interest in keeping democracy real and getting in on the action.

MUUSAN Network Meeting

Saturday, September 10, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm, on Zoom

Attend the September Zoom MUUSAN Network Meeting to learn about how we’re working to UU the Vote here in Maine, why this state election matters so much for reproductive justice, and how UU the Vote National is helping our congregations get involved in this critical election. Register here.