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Deck the Church! - Saturday, November 30th at 4 PM (Potluck at 5 PM)

Get into the Christmas Spirit by helping ready our sanctuary for Christmas. We’ll decorate on Saturday, November 30th at 4 PM with a potluck dinner following (around 5). There are jobs for people of all ages and abilities, so please join us!

2nd and 3rd Discernment Sessions - Sunday, December 1st and Sunday, December 29th, following worship

These discernment sessions are important for everyone who intends to vote at the end of our eight month process. Due to RS 211 (the resolution that outlines the parameters of voting to change our relationship with the UMC), the vote happens among people who are professing members of the congregation.

If you are not a member, attending these discernment sessions is the best pathway. Attendance at 6 out of 8 sessions, will qualify for membership. If you are unsure of your status as a member of this congregation, please talk with Pastor Melissa.

Visit https://www.ne-discerners.org/ for complete information about news relating to the United Methodist Church in regards to the current conversation around how to move forward as a church, as well as for information about the disaffiliation process.

Gingerbread Making - Sunday, December 8th, 3 - 5 PM with Potluck!

Unleash your inner architect with a family-friendly creative event on Sunday, December 8th! From 3 – 5 PM in the Parish House, construct your very-own gingerbread house and cap off the evening with a potluck meal at 5 PM. Prizes awarded in various categories for your gingerbread creation. All are welcome!

Christmas Services

-- Saturday, December 21st, 5 PM join us for the Longest Night service, a meditative service acknowledging the tension many of us feel during this time of year between joy and lament. Find peace in the quiet and comfort of others.
-- Sunday, December 22nd, 10 AM Our island children tell the story of the first Christmas! (For more information about participating in this year's pageant, talk to Pastor Melissa!)
-- Tuesday, December 24th, 7 PM Our traditional Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. We remember the story of Jesus’ birth, sing carols, and share the light of Christ with one another.

re:form, for Youth Grades 6+, 9 AM

Our new Christian formation experience for our older youth - join us for an experience in Christian practices and conversation in a fun, collaborative way. Meets in the sanctuary at 9 AM!

Deep Blue Kids, Sundays, 9:45 AM

Our youngest disciples meet in the Parish House at 9:45 AM every Sunday for Deep Blue Kids - our one-room Sunday School for kids of all ages!

Catholic Mass and Communion Services

Catholic Communion services are hosted at the church every Saturday afternoon at 4 PM. During the summer, the sanctuary hosts a few Catholic masses; dates for 2020 TBD. 

Weekly Schedule

Sunday
   re:form, for kids grade 6+, 9 AM (Sanctuary)
   Deep Blue Kids, 9:45 AM (Parish House)
   Worship, 10 AM
   Book Group, 4:30 PM (Chebeague Island Library)
Wednesday
    2nd and 4th Wednesday, Sew Good, 1-5 PM
Thursday
   Office Hours, 10 AM – 1 PM
   Ladies Aid, 11 AM - 2 PM
   Choir, 7 PM Parish House
Saturday
   Catholic Communion, 4 PM

Calendar

Visit the Church Calendar to see everything going on in our Sanctuary and Parish House and to find out how to reserve your next event with us.

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Know that the doors of this church are always open. When the world is heavy and you need a quiet space to pray, meditate, read or simply be, the sanctuary is available for you.