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First Parish Church
Congregational
United Church of Christ
180YorkStreetYork,ME03909207-363-3758office@firstparishyork.netwww.firstparishyork.netOfficeHours:Monday-Friday9am-2pm
VISIONFollowingtheWayofJesus,weaspiretoauthenticallyinvite,courageouslyinclude,andgenerouslyserveallwithcompassionandgrace.MISSIONFollowingtheWayofJesus,wecelebrateinspirationalworship;createlife-changingexperiencesforchildren,youth,families,andindividuals;andpracticemeaningfulcongregationalcare.Whilerespectingourdiversity,wecourageouslyadvocateforjusticeandmercy,andintentionallyrespondtotheneedsofourcommunityandtheworld.
THE MESSENGER
AUGUST 2018 SharingGoodNews 1
InspirationalWorship 2-3
LifeChangingExperiences 6
Community/World 7-8Stewardship 9Deacons&BehindtheScenes 11
Calendar 14
SpecialDiscussion–TellingOurStoryChurchleadersanddedicatedmembersofFirstParishgatheredtoshareinaspecialdiscussiononSunday,July22followingworship:
HowGodhasworkedthroughourchurchinrecentyears,presentedbyChairoftheAssessorsJeffMcConnell;WhatprocesstoexpectaswetransitioninleadershipfromPastorAnnaCopeland,toanInterimPastor,toasettledSeniorPastorwhowillsupportthemissionandvisionofthechurchalongsidePastorDanandlayleaders,presentedbyModeratorJanJonas;WhereGodcallsustodeepenandstrengthenthecommitmentsofourmissionandvisionmovingforward,presentedbyPastorAnnaV.Copeland.
Sixtytoseventypeopleattended,expressinggreatcommitmenttothefutureofourchurchandeagertohearmoreaboutourdirection.Aswetransitioninleadershipthroughthecomingmonths,youcanrelyonyourelectedleadershiptoprovideregularupdatesofinformationregardingwhatishappeningbehindthescenesandhowiteffectsourfuture.AccordingtoourBy-laws,theDeaconsareresponsibleforfindinganInterimPastor.IncollaborationwithDeborahBlood,ourConferenceMinisterandtheOfficersofthechurch,theDeaconshavedraftedaProspectusthatwillbesubmittedtosearchforanInterimwehopewillbeginsometimeinOctober.TheChurchCouncilisresponsibleforappointingasearchcommitteeforthenewSeniorPastor,andJanJonas,Moderator,willleadthateffort.Regardingthefuture,Isharedafewpartingobservationsthatwillbesummarizedinsidethiseditionofthenewsletter.GuidedbytheHolySpirit,andtheledbyourcapableleadershipandmembership,wenowliveintoournewMissionandVisiontoFollowtheWayofJesus,aspiringtoauthenticallyinvite,courageouslyincludeandgenerouslyserveallwithcompassionandgrace.
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SHARING GOOD NEWS – AUGUST 2018
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WORSHIPANDMUSICAUGUST2018
Sunday,August5,2018Communion
PastorDanHollisMatthew21:28-32
ParableoftheTwoSonsSweetSpirit
Sunday,August12,2018
9:15HymnSingPastorAnnaV.CopelandMatthew13:44-46
ParableofTreasure/PearlVivanandEstherMartindale
Sunday,August19,2018PastorAnnaV.CopelandMatthew18:23-24UnmercifulServant
TerrieIlariaandKarenLynge
Sunday,August26,2018PastorAnnaV.CopelandMatthew24:32-35ParableBuddingFigGuestArtist(s)
Sunday,September2,2018
CommunionPastorDanHollisMatthew25:14-30ParableofTalents
CHURCHCOUNCILMINUTESAVAILABLEONLINEFirstParishChurchhasapasswordprotectedmembersectiononourwebsite,www.firstparishyork.net,whereChurchCouncilmeetingminutesandcorrespondingattachmentsareposted.Togettheusernameandpassword,callthechurchofficeat363-3758between9amand2pm,MondaythroughFriday.Becausethissitestoresonlyapprovedminutes,thereisaonemonthdelayinpostingapprovedminutes.Thankyoufornotsharingpasswordinformationwithinanemailorbeyondmembers.
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A T T E N D A N C E J U L Y 2018Worship
7/1/18:1007/8/18:1177/15/18:877/22/18:127
AViewfromtheBenchI’mfascinatedbythelittletagmessagesontheendoftheteabag.Icallthem“TeabagThoughtsoftheDay”or“TeabagPhilosophy”whenIsharethemonFacebookorwithemailfriends.I’vecollectedmanyinalittleglasscontaineronthekitchenwindowsill,andhaveaboutahalf-dozentapedtothefrontofmylaptop.Theyvaryintheirpointsofinterest.Manyaremeanttofosterencouragementfortheday,andothersaredefinitionsofeverydaywords.Buttheyhavesomesortofcommonthreadrunningthroughthem.Herearesomeofmyfavorites: “Maythisdaybringyoupeace,tranquility,andharmony.” “Maythisdaybethedaytoleadustopeace,tohappiness,andtojoy.” “Thepurposeoflifeistoknowyourself,andloveyourself,andtrustyourself,andbe yourself.” “Loveistheultimatelawoflife.” “Lovehasnofearandnovengeance.” “Theessenceoflifeistocommunicatelove.”IthinkthisiswhatChristmeantwhenhequotedthefirstcommandment:“‘YoushalllovetheLordyourGodwithallyourheart,andwithallyoursoul,andwithallyourmind.’Thisisthegreatestandfirstcommandment.Andthesecondislikeit:‘Youshallloveyourneighborasyourself.’Onthesetwocommandmentshangallthelawandtheprophets.”Matthew22:37-40CometoworshipandhearthecontinuationoftheparablesofChristthismonth.Themessageistimeless,themusicismeaningful,andtheair-conditioningisheavenly!!!!Here’sanotherteabagtagline: “Lifeisaflowoflove.Yourparticipationisrequested.”Enjoytheselazy,hazy,crazydaysofsummer!Thebeatgoeson…becauseLOVEalwayswins!WSP
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LeadershipinTransition–FieldNotesfromtheSeniorPastor
(WeinvitethosewhocouldnotjoinusforourFirstParishLeadershipeventJuly22toreviewthefollowinginspirationalmessagesharedbyourSeniorPastoratthatevent.)
Leadershiptransitionscreateopportunitiesandalsosomeanxietyaboutwhatthefuturemayhold.Fortunately,GodhasbroughtusacrossacoupleofrockyroadstolaunchanewvisionandmissionforFirstParishthatshiftsouridentityfromthatofthe“whitesneakerchurch”ofyester-year,toarespectedcommunityleaderandcollaboratorwithareachurchesandserviceagenciestotransformourcommunityandourworld.Ittakesthreetofiveyearstofullyimplementanewmissionandvision.Weareinoursecondofthoseyearsnow.GodhasblessedusasaprayingcommunitywithatrustingfaithanddeepcommitmenttoTellingOurStoryaboutwhatGodisdoingthroughthischurch.Wesharethisstorynowtoinviteeveryonetostepforwardduringthetransition,everyoarinthewater,trustingGod’splansforourfuture.Intimesoftransition,progresscanslipaway.Ittakesrealworkandcommitmentforanextendedtimetochangelives.Weprayheartswillcontinuetoburnwithpassionforthefollowingrecentlylaunchedinitiatives,thatGodwillflourishthegoodworkalreadybegun.INSPIRATIONALWORSHIP*LivestreamvideoinvitespeoplealloverthecountrytoparticipateinSundayworshipinrealtime,extendingGod’sgoodnewstopeoplewhoaretraveling,wholiveseasonallyfaraway,orwhoneedachurchhomelikeours.*Thursdayeveningworshipcreatessafespaceforthoseseekingachurch,forchildren,youthandfamilies,toengageinmeaningfulworship.LIFECHANGINGEXPERIENCES*Collaboratewithareachurches,communityagenciesandtheYorkDiversityForumtochangelivesbycreatingasafe,inclusiveandwelcomingcommunity,notonlywithinourchurch,butalsothroughoutourarea.*TelltheStoryofhowGodchangeslivessothatthosewhofindchurchirrelevantwilllookagain.Somewhopreviouslyleftthechurchwillreturn,moresoifyoucallandinvitethemtocome.However,ourgreatestgrowthwillcomethroughoutreachtothe64%ofMainerswhodonotconsiderthemselvesveryreligiousinthethirdmostsecularstateintheUnion.MEANINGFULCONGREGATIONALCARE*Home-Basedministrymatchestrainedmembersofthechurchwithothersinneedofavisit,prayer,oron-goingcareathome,inassistedliving,nursingcareorinrehab.*Missionathomematchesexpressedneedsofmembersofthecongregationforahandup,anythingfrompruningalilacbushtoputtingtheChristmasdecorationsbackintheattic.Morethansixtyvolunteerssigneduptohelpmembersreceiveneededsupport.
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ADVOCATEFORJUSTICEANDMERCY*FirstParishChurchvotedatacongregationalmeetinginMaytobecomeanOpenandAffirmingChurchoftheUnitedChurchofChristafterayear-longstudyanddiscernment.Inthefuture,conversationcontinuesonhowtocourageouslyandintentionallyinviteallGod’speoplethroughgenerousandinclusivehospitality.INTENTIONALLYRESPONDTOTHENEEDSOFTHEWORLD*NowthreeyearsormoreintoaculturalshiftofidentityasanincreasinglyMissionalChurch,FirstParishchangeslivesthroughvolunteerparticipationandfinancialsupportofinternational,regionalandlocalmission/outreachprojects.InConclusion:AsfollowersofJesustheGoodShepherd,weserveforGod’sgoodpleasure.Pleaseprayforthefutureofyourchurch,thatGodmayplacepeoplebeforeustoserve,thatChristmayfindususeful,andthattheHolySpiritmaygrantusjoyforthegloryofGod.
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MessagefromtheModeratorTimeiscommonlydividedintothreesegments–past,present,andfuture.Lessonsaretobelearnedfromthepast,butthepastmustnotenslaveus.ThepresentistheimmediategiftofGodtobeusedwiselyandwell,butitisnotenoughtoliveinthepresentalone.Thefutureistheplaceforplans,thedomicileofdreams,theharborofhopes.Rev.DoctorCharlesL.Copenhaver(1918–1982)OursearchforanewsettledSeniorPastoriscollaborationbetweenourchurchfamilyatFirstParish,withhelpfromourUCCMaineConference,andGod.WeprayerfullyaskthatHewillhelpusandaprospectivesettledpastorfindeachother.Wewillnotbehiringsomeoneasinabusiness.Wewillbeseekinganindividualwhohasacalltoserve,inspire,andjoininafaithjourneywithus.TogetherwewillnurturetheseedlingsoffaithworkaccomplishedrecentlyatFirstParishwhile“honoringlessonswehavelearnedfromthepast.”Wewillbeworkingonthisspiritualprocesstogether.AsModerator,alongwiththeChurchCouncilandthefutureSearchCommittee,wepledgetokeepyouinformedthroughwebsitecommunications,Bulletins,Newslettersandannouncements.TheOpportunityTablewillhavebookletsthatwillhelpanswerquestionsandaposterasavisualclarificationofthesearchprocess.Perhapsmostimportant,ispersonalcommunications.TheChurchCouncil,Assessors,DeaconsandotherChurchleadersarecommittedtobepreparedtolistenandanswerquestions.ThankyoutotheDeaconswhohavebeenworkingdiligentlywiththeMaineConferencetoseekanInterimPastorduringthistransitiontime.MayGodblessthisprocessandthefutureofFirstParishChurch,andthepresentas“animmediategiftofGod”.JanJonas,ChurchCouncilModerator
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ADULTBIBLESTUDYBEGINNINGWEDNESDAY,SEPTEMBER13,2017
5PM–6PMPastorAnna’sOfficeintheParishHouse
BIRTHDAYBAGSIfyouwouldliketohelppeopleofourcommunitytoprovidebirthdaypartiesfortheirchildren,pleasemakeupabirthdaybag.BagsareavailableinthechurchofficeduringtheweekandatcoffeehouronSundays.FillthebagwithgoodiestocelebrateabirthdaypartyanddropitoffattheofficeorFellowshipHall.ThebagsaredeliveredtotheYorkFoodPantrytobegivenout.Thebagsaregreatlyappreciated!Theycanbemadeinhonorofyourownbirthdayorthoseoffamilymembers.
CHURCH SCHOOL
HAPPENINGS Summer 2018
ThepastyearinSundaySchoolhasbeenoneofnewprograms.UndertheguidanceoftheChristianEducationCommitteeandPastorDan,webegananewcurriculumentitled“DigIn”.Thethemeforthisyearis“TheLifeofJesus”.Eachlessonincludesavarietyofactivitiestoengagethestudentsandteachersinmeaningfulexperiencessuchabiblestories,videos,games,craftsandatake-homepageforparents.Teachersworkinteamsandmaketheirownschedules. Juneisalwaysabusymonth,includingChildren’sDayandKidsCamp(formerlyVBS).TheChildren’sDayServicewasaverysweetservice,includingeveryonefrom2monthsoldtohighschoolseniorsandeveryoneinbetween. OurKidsCampwasa3-dayprogramthisyear,duetothelengthoftheYorkSchoolscalendar.ItwasbasedontheEphesians2:10verse:“ForweareGod’smasterpiece.HehascreatedusanewinChristJesus,sowecandothegoodthingsheplannedforuslongago.”(NewLivingTranslation).Ourdayswerefullofmusic,shadowpuppets,bibleadventures,creationstation,outdoorgames,ourwonderfulsnacks,and“TheNook”wherestudentswerewelcometorelaxandregroup.AnimportantcomponentofourKidsCampprogramistomeettheneedsofallwhocometousseekingawelcomingplace.Ouremphasiswastosharehowwecanallbegoodneighbors,nomatterwhatourage.WeconcentratedonthreeparablesofJesus:TheGoodSamaritan,TheProdigalSon,andTheLostSheep. Therewere32Campers(gradesK-5)involved,10Crew(grades6-10)and12adults.Itwastrulyaninter-generationaltimetogether,livingoutourVisionStatementtoofferlife-changingexperiencestoall. ThankyoutotheCECommitteeforitscommitmenttothechildrenandyouthofourbelovedFirstParishChurch.Wethankourteachersandallwhosupporttheprogramandwishthemaveryrestfulsummer.
SundaySchoolclasseswillresumeinSeptember.Plansareunderwaytoprovideanewspaceforstudentsingrades5-7andup,
forSundayMorningtimetogether.Staytuned!JanetCassidyChristianEducationCoordinator
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PASTORALCAREPleaseletthechurchofficeoroneofyourpastorsknowifyouarereceivingcareorplantoreceivecareinthehospital,oraskafamilymembertocontactus.Wewanttoprovidecare
foryouinthisspecialtimeofneed,andwewillONLYknowthatyouarereceivingsuchcareifyoutellusdirectly.Thankyouforhelpingusbepresenttoyouasyourpastorsandasyourchurch.
Pleaseletthechurchofficeoroneofyourpastorsknowifyouarereceivingcareorplantoreceivecareinthehospital,oraskafamily
Update!Wecontinuetoaddtothewonderfullistofgenerous,lovingfolkswhoarewillingtoofferassistancetoothersofourcongregationasneedsarise.Wehavecloseto60willingpeoplealready.WewouldLOVEtoaddsomeofourteenstothisevergrowinglist.Wehopetomatchtheneedsofourchurchfamilywithyourwillingnesstoserveothersinwhateverwayyouareable.Couldbearidetoadoctor'sappointment,helprepairingafence,shoppingforgroceriesposthospitalization,doinglawnwork,orcarryingboxesupfromthecellar.Therearetimeswheneachofuscoulduseahelpinghand;soBEBOLD,askforabitofhelp.Ifyouchoosetobeonthe"masterlistofhelpers",itmeansthatyouandeveryoneelseonthelistwillreceiveanemailrequestfromLindaDrew,coordinator.Itwillincludethejobdescription,timerequirements,locationandmaybedeadlines.IfyoucanhelporneedfurtherinformationjustsimplycontactLinda.Youandthepersoninneedcanworkoutthedetails.
TOADDYOURNAMETOTHELISTor
REQUESTASSISTANCECONTACTthePARISHOFFICE
AsofJuly23wehaveassisted18differentpeoplein"ourfamily".Happytoseemoreandmorefolksaskingforhelp!
VOLUNTEERTheFirstParishChurchvolunteers,JanandPerJonas,willreportfordutythisThursdayfrom2pm-4pmatYorkCommunityServicesThriftStore.IfyouareinterestedthereisasignupsheetattheOpportunityTableinFellowshipHall.
Doitwithafriend!Tryitout!SignupsheetisattheOpportunityTableinFellowshipHall.
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The“OpportunityTable”islocatedinFellowshipHall.Itisthecentralpointfordisseminationofandcollectionofinformationpertinenttothe
congregation.Itisthe“goto”placetosignupforFirstParishactivities,bothlongandshortterm.Committeesandactivitychairpersonspleasetakeadvantageofthiscentralpointofcommunication.Yourinputisalwayswelcome,SandyGivens,JanJonasandPepiUpton
Summerprogram!STORYTELLEREverySundaythroughAugust26oneofourchurchfamilywillbespending10-15minutestellingusaboutthemselves,theirlife,theirspiritualjourney,theirgreatest
accomplishment,etc.Wewillconveneat10:45AMafterworshiponthelawnorinFellowshipHall.
AugustStorytellersAnnaMarieEggertDeDeCadieuxCarolMacdonaldBryceWaldrop
SummerConcertsontheGreen
ThursdaysthroughAugust9
6pm–8pmwithJoyceAndersenandHarveyReid
andspecialguestsPleasebringyourfamily,apicnicandblanketorlawnchairs.ConcertsbeginbehindFirstParishChurchandthetownhallwithanewstageat6p.m.AFreewillofferingwillbetakenweeklytosupportthisconcertseries.
RainlocationFirstParishSanctuary
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TellingOurStorythroughYourStory“Aseachhasreceivedagift,useittoserveoneanother,asgoodstewardsofGod’svariedgrace.”1Peter4:10(ESV)OnSunday,June24th,weintroducedamethodforgatheringinformationtomoreeffectivelyTellOurStoryofhowGodisatworkthroughFirstParishChurch.Weaskedyoutosharethewaysyourfaithisatworkinthechurchandtheworld.Isnottoolatetotellyourstory.Includedinthisnewsletterisasurveycalled“TellingOurStory”.Justaswetellourstoryabouthowmuchmoneywegiveawayformissionsathomeandabroad,we’realsogoingtoshareourstoryabouthowweshareourvolunteertimeandresources.WewouldappreciateitifyouwouldsharewithusthewaysyouvolunteerwithinFirstParishChurchandalsothewaysyoumayvolunteerinthewidercommunity.Ifyouchoosetosharethewaysyouvolunteerwewon’tpublishyourname,justthetotalnumberofhourswesharewithinthechurchandinthewidercommunity,suchasvolunteerhoursatthehospital,thechamberofcommerce,etc.PleasereturnyoursurveytothechurchofficebyFriday,August10th.WewillbepresentingtheresultsofthesurveystothecongregationonRallyDay,Sunday,Sept.9th.ThankyouforhelpingustellourstoryasachurchasweinviteotherstoparticipateinthewaysGodisatworkthroughthefaithandactionofthischurch,changinglivesandtheworld.StewardshipCommittee:SandyNelson,JohnPendleton,JalmarDijkstra,PastorAnnaCopeland
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TellingOurStory
PleasehelpustellourstoryasachurchabouthowGodisatworkthroughtheworkandoutreachofFirstParishChurch.Weknowthatweshareourfinancialresourcestosupporttheworkofthechurch.Nowwewanttomoreeffectivelycommunicatehowweshareourtimeandotherresources.AtFirstParishChurchWhatwaysdoyouvolunteeryourtimeatthechurch? WaysIVolunteer TimeIVolunteerMonthly1.2.3.4.IntheWiderCommunityandWorldWhereorinwhatwaysdoyoushareyourfaiththroughvolunteertimeandresourcesbeyondthechurch? WaysIVolunteer TimeIVolunteerMonthly1.2.3.Whatdifferencedoessharingyourresourcesmakeforyourfaithjourneyandfortheworld?YourName_____________________________________
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BEHINDthe
SCENESMessagefromyourFinancialSecretaryStartingwiththisyear,wewillbedepartingfromourpastpracticeofmailingPledgeStatuslettersinearlyJulyandDecemberandinstead,doasinglemailinginearlySeptemberfollowingRallySunday.AnyonedesiringtoknowwhattheirpledgedonationstatusispriortotheSeptembermailingcandosoatanypointintimebyrequestingthatinformationeitherbysendinganemailtofinsec@firstparishyork.netorbycallingPerJonasat207-363-3180.Pleasebesuretospecifyinwhatmanneryouwouldliketheinformationsenttoyou(emailorhardcopy).
OnChildren’sSunday,June10,theDeaconswerepleasedtoawardscholarshipstoMorganSmith,GarrettCronin,andBrianCronin.Wecongratulatethemandwishthemwellastheybegintheircollegecareers.WealsoawardedfivecampershipstoPilgrimLodgeandhopethoseyoungpeopleenjoyedafunandmeaningfulexperience.Aswemovetowardtheendofsummer,theDeaconswillbeginabusytime.Theby-lawstasktheDeaconswithfindinganinterimpastor.SofarwehavecompletedtheRequestforInterimLeadershipformwhichalongwithaprospectushasbeensenttotheMaineConference.ThereitwillbepostedonboththenationalandMainewebsites.Atsomepointweshouldreceiveprofilesfrominterestedinterimpastorswhichwewillreview.Wewilltheninterview,ideally,severalcandidatesandpresentourchoicetotheCouncil.ItisourhopeatpresentthatthiscanbecompletedbytheendofOctober.PleasefeelfreetoaskanyoftheDeaconshowthingsaregoing.Althoughtheprofilesareconfidential,wecantellyouwhereweareintheprocess.SusanMancinelliDeaconChair
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A View From the Bench Happy Musical New Year! The Sanctuary Choir will be celebrating Communion and Epiphany on the first Sunday of 2015 by offering Bob Chilcott's hauntingly beautiful new setting of Christina Rosetti's "In the Bleak Midwinter." My favorite line of the famous poem is: "If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part. What can I give Him? Give my heart." On January 11 the Fourth Street Jazz Choir (the adult vocal jazz ensemble from Dover which I conduct) will be our special musical guests. They will be performing Bob Chicott's "A Little Jazz Mass" incorporating the five traditional mass movements into our service. Honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., "Gospel Music Sunday" will feature special music by the Sanctuary Choir and the Bow Tie Guys. Our Children's and Youth Choirs will sing on the final Sunday in January. On that same day, the Seacoast Community Chorus (SCC) will present its Winter Concert at 3:PM. Several members of the Sanctuary Choir belong to SCC and will be performing "All Creatures Great and Small." Music of Mendelssohn, John Rutter, Randall Thompson will be in the repertoire. Joseph Martin's setting of the classic children's story "The Song of Wisdom from Old Turtle" will be the highlighted piece. Finally, during these chilly and dark days of January, let's remember the song of the Christmas angels: "Glory to God in the highest and peace to God's people on earth!" Blessings and thanks, WSP
Fun, Fabulous and a Great Workout!
Friendly Exercise for All in our Community
Fitness Classes – Zumba, Yoga and Aerobics Fellowship Hall – First Parish Church, York, Maine
Monday through Friday One-Hour Classes All of our instructors are certified and experienced. Cost is $5 for a drop in class, or sign up for unlimited classes for $30 per month (over 65) or $35 per month (ages under 65). Monthly rates can be prorated.
CURRENT CLASS SCHEDULE MONDAY at 8am Zumba
TUESDAY at 8:30am Yoga WEDNESDAY at 8:30 am Zumba
THURSDAY and FRIDAY at 8:30 a.m. Aerobics
JUST DROP IN For information contact
First Parish Church 207-363-3758
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FIRSTPARISHCHURCHFAIREATMARKETFESTSEPTEMBER22,2018
Thisisawonderfulopportunitytocleanoutthoseonceloveditemsyounolongerneedorhaveroomfor!Atthesametime,itprovidessomeoneanopportunitytopurchaseanitemtheyreallyneedatanaffordableprice-andsupportsthecontinuedgoodworksofFirstParishChurch!!A‘win’forall!!ITEMSTODONATE?NOWthroughAugust26PleasecallSherryMcConnellat363-5494toarrangefordropoff.BeginningAugust27aDailydrop-off‘schedule’willbeprovided.ANTIQUES&COLLECTABLES:Old,collectableitemsthatareingoodconditionandaredesirablebecauseofage,rarity,[email protected]:Gentlyusedhomedécoritems,glasses,knick-knacks,wallhangings,lamps,vases,candlesticks,dishes,gardendecor,etc.(dishes,glasses,etc.–minimumof4perset)SherryMcConnell@363-5494orJillOuellette@351-1125BOOKS:Neworgentlyusedbooksthatappealtogeneralreadershipandcookbooks.(Please…Nomagazines,technicalbooks,encyclopedias,condensedbooks,videos,etc.)DianaParton@361-3016CHILDREN’SSECTION:Children’sBooks,Games&Puzzles(itemsmustbeclean,havealltheirpiecesandbeingoodcondition).SondraWeaver@363-4641orSusanMancinelli@351-8641FURNITURE:Usedsmalltomid-sizefurniture.(under50lbs.)Smalltables/chairs,bookcases,desks,etc.mustbeingoodconditionandeasytohandle.ContactEllisCopeland@361-3765JEWELRY&HANDBAGS:Jewelry–botholdandnew,fashion,rhinestone,gaudy,clunky,silverandgold(bracelets,rings,necklaces,earrings).AllHandbagsmustbeclean&ingoodcondition.JinnyBrodsky@363-6239‘TASTEOFHEAVEN’CAFÉ:Homemadesoups&hotandcolddrinks–enjoyunderourtentortoeat‘onthego’.ContactJanJonas@[email protected]:Workshopandgardentools,powertools,smalltoolbenches,antiquetools,packagedfasteners,etc.Allitemsmustbeinworkingcondition,cleanandbeamanageablesizeandweight(under50lbs).GeorgeParton@361-3016
PLEASE:NOElectronicsorLinensAllItemsMustBeCleanandInGoodCondition
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 8:30am Aerobics
2 8:30am Aerobics 2pm Volunteer YCSA-Thrift Store 6pm Summer Concerts on the Green
3 8:30am Zumba
4 8:30am Christian Education Committee Meeting
5 9:30am Worship/Communion 10:45am Storyteller-Anna Marie Eggert
6 8am Zumba 4:30pm Mission Committee Meeting
7 8:30am Yoga 5pm Table of Plenty
8 8:30am Aerobics
9 8:30am Aerobics 6pm Summer Concerts on the Green
10 8:30am Zumba
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12 9:15am Hymn Sing 9:30am Worship/Mission Moment 10:45am Storyteller-DeDe Cadieux
13 8am Zumba 6:30pm Women on the Move-Judy Schriefer’s Residence
14 8:30am Yoga 5pm Table of Plenty 6pm Common Hope-Mission Trip Meeting 6:30pm Assessors Meeting
15 8:30am Aerobics
16 8:30am Aerobics 6pm The Greatest Gift Concert-Village Green Stage
17 8:30am Zumba
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19 9:30am Worship 10:45am Storyteller-Carol Macdonald
20 8am Zumba
21 8:30am Yoga 5pm Table of Plenty
22 8:30am Aerobics
23 8:30am Aerobics 6pm 18th Century Mind in the 21st Century-James Kences-Village Green Stage
24 8:30am Zumba
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26 9:30am Worship 10:45am Storyteller-Bryce Waldrop
27 8am Zumba
28 8:30am Yoga 5pm Table of Plenty 7pm Church Council Meeting
29 8:30am Aerobics
30 8:30am Aerobics
31 8:30am Zumba
THEVILLAGEQUILTERSMeeteveryThursdayat9am
inFellowshipHall.Wearelookingfornewmembers.
ContactAudreyCarmel207-361-4073
MARKYOURCALENDARFriday,September21 EstateSale–Parsonage
Saturday,September22 MarketFestSunday,September23 FinalSundayforPastorAnna&Ellis
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First Parish Church Non-profit Organization 180 York Street U.S. Postage Paid York, ME 03909 Permit No. 7
York, ME 03909
August2018Newsletter
MinistersAlltheMembersoftheCongregation
TheRev.Dr.AnnaV.Copeland,[email protected]
Rev.DanHollis,[email protected]
StaffWendellS.Purrington,DirectorofMusicMinistries
TerrieIlaria,MusicAssociateJanetCassidy,ChurchSchoolCoordinator
BettyRoker,OfficeManagerStaceyCrowell,BuildingsandGroundsSupervisor
ToddFrederick,CemeterySuperintendent
FirstParishChurchLayLeadersJanJonas,Moderator
ThomKearns,ViceModeratorRayHamlin,TreasurerSusanMancinelli,Clerk
207-363-3758