We Commit Ourselves
And Our Resources
To Nurture the Spirit,
Grow in Community,
And Help Heal the World.
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Worship Service:
Sunday
May 22nd
10:00 am
Love Will Guide Us:
Youth Bridging
Rev. Elaine Peresluha &
Toben Cooney-Callnan
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Upcoming Worship Services
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May 29 | 10 am
Portland's Complicity in African Enslavement
Seth Goldstein
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June 5 | 10 am
Appreciating What Is II
Rev. Elaine Peresluha
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June 12 | 10 am
Flower Communion &
Annual Meeting
Rev. Elaine Peresluha
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Welcome To Our New Members!
We are so excited that three people signed the historic Membership Book recently and joined First Parish! This week, let us introduce you to Carol Larson, a lifelong UU with a deep commitment to social justice. She lives in Gorham where she has a private therapy practice. She is hoping to retire soon in order to spend more time with her Sheltie Brandy, especially at her camp in Fryeburg and to read more, paint more, and stress less.
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Music Program Discussion
May 22nd | 11 am - 12 pm | Upstairs Classroom
Do you have thoughts about our Music Program? As First Parish begins the search process for a permanent Music Director, we'd value input from our congregation. This Sunday following the church service, members are invited to join a discussion group to share ideas, thoughts and hopes about our Music Program. If you are unable to attend in-person but have ideas to share, please email Brenda Franey.
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Personal Care Kits
For People
Experiencing Homelessness!
Thank you to the Pastoral Care Team for assembling 10 personal care kits fo the unhoused! Would you like to help out, as well? We are still collecting 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!
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Can You Help Asylum Seekers?
Members of the choir have recently adopted 5 new asylum seekers from Angola. Two are temporarily housed at Francesca and Phil Steele’s home so they needn’t remain in a homeless shelter. We are reaching out to our congregation with various requests - the most important being an apartment or house for all 5 or a combination of 2 and 3 that they can permanently rent. For more information on how you can help, please click here. Please email Francesca if you can help!
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Stewardship 2022
The Future is UUs
Yes, the Stewardship drive has passed the $200,000 mark in pledges for the 2022-23 fiscal year! That’s great news, but we haven’t reached our goal of $230,000 yet. As we set our financial priorities for the coming year, our Stewardship commitment will impact our planning. If you have not yet made your Stewardship pledge, it’s not too late and there are several easy ways to make your commitment to the future of First Parish: online, by mail, or drop off your pledge card at church on Sunday. For assistance or if you have questions, please email Susan Cook, Stewardship Chair.
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Information From The
Covid Advisory Group
Unfortunately, Covid is still here and cases are increasing in Cumberland County. For this reason, we will continue to require masks during all worship services and other meetings in the church. As a reminder, we also are requiring that all attendees be fully vaccinated and social distance when inside. Please stay home if you feel sick, have Covid, or if someone in your household has Covid. We want to keep everyone safe while continuing to gather as a community. All services will be live streamed for those unable to attend in person. This policy is reviewed regularly. For questions or more information, please email Rev. Elaine.
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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!
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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.
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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. Please keep in mind that Toben and Laurie work part-time, and will return messages when they are able. 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
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Ongoing Meetings & Resources
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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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