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John B. McCall
Elsa A. Peters
Nancy A. Foran

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50th Aniversary

Friday, July 3, 2009 Edition

June 14- Hymal Celebration Sunday
8:30 a.m. – Chapel worship
10:00 a.m. – Sanctuary Worship We will share in a hymn sing as we say goodbye to our Pilgrim Hymnals and welcome Hymns of Truth and Light into our worship life.

June 21-September 6

9:30 a.m. – Summer Worship in the Sanctuary for All Ages followed with Lemonade on the Porch

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The Discovery Center is a weekday preschool for 3, 4, and 5 year olds. Originally a privately-owned preschool using church facilities, since 1998 it has been a ministry of the First Congregational Church, open to all children without regard to church affiliation.

The mission of the Discovery Center is to provide a preschool program that will nurture a child's individuality, creativity, and spirituality. A theme-based curriculum paired with child-centered, hands-on learning experiences and a supportive environment serves to develop confident, creative and compassionate thinkers and doers.

The Discovery Center serves approximately 48 families from the communities of South Portland, Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough and Portland. The school offers a two day morning program for three year olds, a three day morning program for 4 year olds, and a three half-day program for older four and five year olds, called The Explorers' program. Students of the school reflect the diversity of our surrounding neighborhoods.

The school strives to provide a loving and nurturing first school experience for children, focusing on socialization and developmentally appropriate readiness skills. An equally important goal of the school is serving as a ministry of The First Congregational Church. The school strives to accomplish this in a variety of ways.

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The Journey is about Stopping

A sermon by Guest Preacher, Sunday School Children

Scripture:

Miriam’s Story

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There are many other ways to get involved in our faith community. You may donate your time, your talents or your hope for our world. These possibilities are listed by age, but there are always new opportunities that have not been updated on the website. If you are looking for the perfect opportunity to match your gifts, please call or email .

Explore Your Faith
We offer a variety of opportunities for children, teens and adults to explore their faith. Navigate the opportunities for Children, Youth, Adults and Seniors to find what you are looking for. And for adults, please also see the Adult Faith Enrichment Programs page for the latest information about courses, groups and events for adult members, friends and visitors to the church. If you are looking for still more information, check out the Resource Center.

Serve Your Neighbor
On the first Saturday of each month, 5:30 - 7:00 in Portland, volunteers from our congregation serve about 200 meals at the Wayside Evening Soup Kitchen. Most needed are table servers. Contact or to get more information and to volunteer.

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Opportunities for Faith Formation

BEACH CHAIR THEOLOGY

Each summer, Elsa invites you to enjoy study of the Bible on the beautiful coast of Maine. We'll return to Scott Berry's backyard this year on select Wednesdays at 7:30 am to study the Book of Esther. Come prepared to soak in God's Word and each other's laughter! Mark your calendars for May 13, May 27, June 10, June 15, June 29, August 12, August 26 and September 2.

TALKING ABOUT MARRIAGE

On March 15, we began a conversation about marriage together as a congregation. It’s a topic that will continue to inspire conversations in our church, in the newspapers, in our legislature and in our nation. We hope to continue that conversation faithfully with several opportunities in the fall. The Diversity Committee is planning several events, including a conversation with the Rev. Dr. Marvin Ellison.

In September, Elsa will lead a Marriage in the Bible conversation on Sunday mornings at 8:30 a.m. in Davidson Lounge. Dates for that gathering include September 20, September 27 and October 4.

John will offer an opportunity for 5 consecutive Monday nights starting October 19 centered the topic of the separation of church and state. Using resources from the Thoughtful Christian this opportunity which includes:

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