SUNDAY EVENING SUMMER VESPERS
Sundays, August 14, 21, 28, at 5:00 pm
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 is happening on select Sundays! The next children's vespers will be on Sunday, August 28th. Contact Gwen Matthews at gwenatfirstu@gmail.com with any questions. |
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ASSIST IN CHILDREN'S CHAPEL
Assisting with Children's Chapel is a rewarding way to live and share your Unitarian Universalist values with children ages four to nine. Children's Chapel is a mix of activities, games, celebrations, activities, stories, and group discussion that allows all children to chime in with their big questions and helps them to find their own answers. As an assistant, you'll be in a support role during Children's Chapel, and will not be responsible for advance planning or gathering materials.
Consider...
- Just signing up for two Sundays this fall, September - December.
- This commitment is only 45 minutes long on a Sunday morning.
- You can still watch the service since it is recorded and posted on YouTube.
- You'll be helping to support strengthening and expanding our children and youth programs.
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FIRST U SUMMER READS
This summer, the Adult RE Council invites you to read Mill Town: Reckoning With What Remains by Kerri Arsenault.
About the book: Kerri Arsenault grew up in the small, rural town of Mexico, Maine, where for over 100 years the community orbited around a paper mill that provided jobs for nearly everyone in town, including three generations of her family. Kerri had a happy childhood, but years after she moved away, she realized the price she paid for that childhood. The price everyone paid. The mill, while providing the social and economic cohesion for the community, also contributed to its demise.
Book discussion: The Adult RE Council has decided to consolidate this discussion into one session, which will be held on Thursday, August 25, 4:00 - 5:30 pm (please note the updated and longer time!).
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ST. BART'S ANNUAL LOBSTER BAKE
Saturday, August 27th
Order, pick up, and enjoy your dinner: lobster, potato/corn salad, slaw, and blueberry cake. $35 per dinner. Place your order by August 20th by emailing stbartslobsterdinner@gmail.com. Pay in advance online or by check.
Net proceeds support Yarmouth Community Housing Initiative (YCHI). In the last 12 months, YCHI funds were used for the following:
- Laptops for students in temporary housing at the Best Western Yarmouth that are helping them stay connected through the summer months
- Bus passes for residents of 95 Maine
- In support of for moves of New Mainers moving into permanent housing
- COVID-19 protection and prevention supplies for YCHI supported New Mainers
- Bedbug mitigation
- Settling in equipment and foodstuffs for residents of temporary housing in both Freeport and Yarmouth
Many thanks to Hannaford for their generous support and Captain Jeff Diggins for the lobsters.
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Pastoral Emergencies
If you experience a pastoral emergency please contact Rev. Hillary Collins-Gilpatrick, who can be reached on her cell phone: 207-740-3753. Please note Rev. Hillary is in the office Tuesday - Friday for non-emergency opportunities to talk.
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Submit Your Announcement
To have your announcement included in this e-newsletter please email the information to Gwen Matthews, Director of Education and Communications, at gwenatfirstu@gmail.com by Wednesday at 12 pm.
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