We Commit Ourselves
And Our Resources
To Nurture the Spirit,
Grow in Community,
And Help Heal the World.
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Upcoming Worship Services
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July 3 | 10 am
Building Closed for
Holiday Weekend
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July 10 | 10 am
Small Group Ministry
Rev. Elaine Peresluha
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July 17 | 10 am
Lay-led Worship Service
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Thank you, Val Blais, for the lovely flowers for the service on 6/19! |
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Stewardship Celebration!
June 26 | 11 am | Memorial Garden
You are invited to join the Stewardship team on Sunday, June 26th to celebrate the 2022 Stewardship Drive and the financial and spiritual generosity that support First Parish today and in the future. We will meet in the garden after the Sunday service for a cake and ice cream social celebration, followed by the drawing of the winning raffle tickets for the Create Your Own Adventure raffle. For more information, please email Susan Cook, Stewardship Chair.
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Last Call For
Fiscal Year 2022
Pledges and Expenses
First Parish is coming to the end of the fiscal year on June 30th. If you have not yet fulfilled your pledge for the current church year, please be sure to do so by June 30th. If you have a question about how much remains on your pledge, please email finance@firstparishportland.org. We will also be sending statements to households that have not yet fulfilled their pledge. If you need any expenses reimbursed, please submit approved requests to office@firstparishportland.org by the end of the month. Thank you for helping us close the books on time for FY22!
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First Parish
Book Group
July 5 | 7-8 pm | online
If you love reading, join us on Zoom to share and discuss books that we have recently enjoyed! This group meets on the first Tuesday of every month. Members free; $5 for non-members. To register and receive the Zoom link, contact Betsy Garnett at ekgarnett@yahoo.com.
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Spring Raffle
Final Push!
There are just two days to go before the Spring Raffle Grand Drawing! You are the key to our success! When you have finished selling your tickets, please bring the stubs and payment to Bill or Hannah before the drawing on June 26th.
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First Parish demonstrated our commitment to the inherent worth and dignity of all at the Portland Pride march and at the Poor People's Campaign Moral March on Washington DC last weekend! |
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A Message
From Our
Governing Board
President!
During the Annual Meeting on June 12th, our Governing Board President, Taryn Friedman, gave a wonderful address. She said, " I want to say how grateful I am that First Parish is alive and well. I know that so many of us are tired, stressed, overworked, overcommitted, and very much in need of more and more self care during these difficult times. We need this amazing church community and all that it brings to our lives more than ever! And yet, keeping our spiritual home alive takes many hands. It was an awe inspiring endeavor that we worked as a congregation for the Church for Everybody Campaign. If we can come together for a major building renovation to renew and strengthen the bones of our physical church, I believe that we can also come together to ensure we have the financial nutrients to fuel our daily operations, support our staff, and share the load as volunteer committee members." To read the full statement, please click here. To read the minutes from the Annual Meeting, please click here.
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First Parish Received
The Bennett Award!
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First Parish was recognized for our outstanding work in support of the Indigenous People of Maine! The Bennett Award was instituted in 1999 by Dr. James R. Bennett to honor a Unitarian Universalist congregation that has done exemplary work in social justice. The citation reads: “This congregation's ministry with the Wabanaki peoples and several of their community organizations is a powerful example of how UU communities can engage in both the internal and external work to support indigenous liberation and sovereignty. The depth of their relationship, that is enhanced by the honest self-learning and acknowledgment of historical harms caused by the congregation, has contributed to an ongoing truth-telling and healing process that creates an accountable and shared foundation for mutual liberation. In addition, their model of learning and engagement is one that has been shared with their state action network, and successfully replicated among other congregations in Maine.” Congrats to the Wabanaki Ally Team!
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Wayside Pulpit
To read the full "Prayer for the Queer Kids" by
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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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