Upcoming Events


Thursday, May 1            The Bible and Life Today

8:00 am            Everyone is welcome to join us as we study the Lectionary readings for the next Sunday. This week we will look at Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 1:15-23, and Luke 24:44-53.

 

Sunday, May 4            Sunday Worship/Ascension Sunday

8:30 am            Choir practice.

10:00 am            Guest preacher Rev. Dick Snyder will be with us today. 

(Please note that we will not have Communion today).

 

Sunday, May 4            Youth Meeting

4:00 pm            The youth will meet at the church in the youth room.  Friends always welcome!

 

Tuesday, May 6            Prayer Chain Circle

1:00 pm            The Prayer Chain Circle will meet in the parlor.

 

Thursday, May 8            The Bible and Life Today

8:00 am            We will prepare ourselves for the celebration of Pentecost and ask how the Spirit of Christ is alive in our midst.  The readings for this week include:  Acts 2:1-21, I Corinthians 12:3b-13, and John 7:37-39.

 

Thursday, May 8            8 O’Clock Club Annual Salad Supper

6:00 pm            Everyone is invited to come and bring your favorite salad and enjoy fellowship with us.

 

Sunday, May 11            Sunday Worship/Communion/Pentecost/Confirmation Sunday!

8:30 am            Choir practice.

10:00 am            We will truly celebrate this Pentecost Sunday, the “birthday of the early church” as we Confirm Abbie Wessels and Kelsey Woodbury.  In honor of this festive day in the church we invite everyone to wear some red, symbolizing the gift of the Holy Spirit!

 

Tuesday, May 13            Prayer Chain Circle

1:00 pm            The Prayer Chain Circle will meet in the parlor.

 

Tuesday, May 13            Stewardship Meeting

6:00 pm            The Stewardship Committee will meet in the parlor.

 

Wednesday, May 14            Trustees Meeting

5:30 pm            The Trustees will meet in the parlor.

 

Wednesday, May 14            Diaconate Meeting

7:00 pm            The Diaconate will meet tonight to go over the Membership List that they have been working on.  They will meet in the parlor.

 

Thursday, May 15            The Bible and Life Today

8:00 am            We will read and discuss the Creation story of Genesis as well as Jesus’ Great Commission. Readings include:  Genesis 1:1-2:4a, 2 Cor. 13:11-13, and Matt. 28:16-20.

 

Saturday, May 17            Men’s Group

8:00 am            The Men’s Group will meet for a hearty breakfast in the parlor and then get to work on cleaning and painting the new Library.

 

Sunday, May 18            Sunday Worship/Trinity Sunday

8:30 am            Choir practice.

10:00 am            The United Church of Christ leadership is encouraging pastors across the denomination to begin a sacred conversation about race, “a dialogue that is needed in our pews, our homes and the hallways of power across our country.” 

 

Sunday, May 18            Music Committee

11:30 am            The Music Committee will meet after worship today in the upstairs craft room.

 

Sunday, May 18            Youth & Parents  Activity

1:00 pm            Youth who are going to NYE and their parents will attend their meeting in Waterville and then meet others at Augusta to go bowling!

 

Tuesday, May 20            Prayer Chain Circle

1:00 pm            The Prayer Chain Circle will meet in the parlor.

 

Tuesday, May 20            Volunteer work on new Library

6:00 pm            Folks are invited to come and help paint the Library (and other rooms if we get far enough along) or remove the old carpet, whatever needs doing.

 

Wednesday, May 21            Missions Committee

11:00 am            The Missions Committee will meet in the parlor.

 

Thursday, May 22            The Bible and Life Today

8:00 am            Join us as we discuss the readings from Isaiah 49:8-16a, 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, Matthew 6:24-34.

 

Friday, May 23            “Lit from Within”

5:30 pm            The “Lit from Within” study group will meet at the parsonage (37 Church St.). Everyone is welcome to join in this monthly study.  Books are available from Pastor Kate.

 

Sunday, May 25            Sunday Worship/Second Sunday after Pentecost

8:30 am            Choir practice.

10:00 am            On this Memorial Day weekend, invite a friend or a visitor to the Belfast area to come and join us for Sunday worship!

 

Sunday, May 25            Diaconate Meeting

11:30 am            The Diaconate will meet after worship in the upstairs craft room.

 

Tuesday, May 27            Prayer Chain Circle

1:00 pm            The Prayer Chain Circle will meet in the parlor.

 

Thursday, May 29            The Bible and Life Today

8:00 am            This week we begin a series of readings in Genesis, Romans, and Matthew that we will continue with through the summer.  This week we cover Genesis 6:11-22; 7:24; and 8:14-19 (the Noah story), Romans 1:16-17; 3:22b-31, and Matthew 7:21-29.

 

Sunday, June 1            Sunday Worship/Communion/Last Day of Sunday School

8:30 am            Choir practice.

10:00 am            Worship with Communion and presentations by Sunday School and Cradle Roll.

After worship            The Sunday School will have their end of the year picnic.  All are invited!

 

Sunday, June 1            First Church Today

After worship            We will hold a “First Church Today” gathering for anyone interested in the church or in becoming a new member of The First Church.

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