We Commit Ourselves
And Our Resources
To Nurture the Spirit,
Grow in Community,
And Help Heal the World.
Upcoming Worship Services
August 21 | 10 am
Classy? Classic? Or Classist...
Rev. Elaine Peresluha
August 28 | 10 am
Criminal Justice
Angus Ferguson
Sept. 4 | 10 am
Solidarity
Jason Shedlock
Welcome Our
Guest Speaker,
Marianne Hill!

Marianne Hill is a radical, feminist economist (Ph.D. Yale, 1983). Her book, Building A Solidarity Society: Power, People and Planet (Palgrave Macmillan) just came out! Besides teaching at universities, she has done economic research and forecasting for the State of Mississippi and for Puerto Rico. She has served on the boards of the Union for Radical Political Economics and of the International Association for Feminist Economics. She was also president of the UU Church of Jackson, Mississippi from 1994-1995. 
Exciting News!

We have some exciting news to share... We have hired a Music Director! We were able to hire a part-time Music Director and a part-time Keyboard Artist in Residence. We will be sharing more information on our new hires next week. We look forward to welcoming them into our community! For more information, please email Rev. Elaine.
Personal Care Kits
For People
Experiencing Homelessness!

Thanks to everyone who has donated items for the kits. We have run out of personal care kits for those experiencing homelessness in Portland! If you would like to donate a personal care kit, click here for some ideas of items to include. Please email Hannah at the office to learn more or to schedule a time to drop off kit(s). Thank you!
Wayside Pulpit
What's Going On
Within The UUA?

If you are interested in learning about what is happening within the UUA, check out these regional and national newsletters!
 Pastoral Care Needs
 
If you wish to speak confidentially with a member of the Pastoral Care Team following our streaming services on Sundays, please send an email to team leader Judy Micoleau and a member will get back to you as soon as possible.
Getting In Touch
With First Parish

It may take a few days to return phone messages, so email is the best way to reach all First Parish staff. Note: Laurie will be off for the month of August. She will not be answering emails until she returns. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Rev. Elaine Peresluha
Interim Minister

Hannah Gilman
Congregational Administrator

Toben Cooney-Callnan
Director of Faith Formation

Laurie Hasty
Membership Coordinator

Moe Blanchard
Sexton
425 Congress Street Portland, Maine 04101
207-773-5747  

 Nurture the Spirit, Grow in Community, 
and Help Heal the World