207 348-6602 | Worship every Sunday @ 10 a.m. Zoom available.
207 348-6602 | Worship every Sunday @ 10 a.m. Zoom available.
Learn more about special events coming up in the couple of months, our weekly ongoing events, and special events that took place over the past few months.
NOVEMBER
Sunday November 16 at 5:00 pm at the Church
Community Turkey Dinner to benefit Alfred’s Christmas Fund for Children.
Come one, come all to enjoy a delicious turkey dinner with all the fixings including homemade pies!
Alfred’s Christmas Fund was established in 2009 in memory of Alfred Clough. Alfred’s favorite holiday was Christmas, so in tribute to him this account was started. Many island children open presents on Christmas Day with these funds,
Saturday November 22
The Evergreen Garden Club is sponsoring a Christmas Decoration workshop using natural materials for wreaths and centerpieces.
DECEMBER
December 21 at 4:00 Community Carol Sing and Soup Supper
December 24 at 7:00 Christmas Eve Service
Spiritual Studies – Mondays at 1:00
Please consider joining us for a wonderful time of sharing and learning. This is a zoom meeting although you are welcome to join me at the church for the study. We will begin on June 16 at 1pm and will take up Elaine Pagels latest book “Miracles and Wonder: The Historical Mystery of Jesus.” It is available at Blue Hill Books, and if you purchase there let them know it is for this study group. We would love to have you join us!
In-person bible study and prayer group – day/time TDB Let Kim [email protected] know of your interest so that she can consider what time during the week would be best.
Other weekly meetings:
AA – Mondays at 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Overeaters Anonymous – Thursdays at 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Photo credit Marnie Reed Crowell. “Lesson for today: when the sun doesn’t shine, look around you. The leaves are the gift of the day.”
This section is provided as a glimpse of our past events. A lot of different activities are covered here: Community Suppers, Forums, Concerts, Blessing of the Animals. They represent opportunities for fellowship, learning, contemplation, good food – and fun.
When we understand each other’s challenges, communication becomes easier.
Pat Dobbs led by on learning how to make your communications easier. Hearing loss affects more than just the person experiencing it—it also affects how their loved ones connect and communicate. This workshop explores the daily challenges faced by people with hearing loss, along with the often-overlooked frustrations of their partners, family, and friends. By understanding both sides, participants gain a clearer picture of how hearing loss impacts relationships. Learn simple, practical strategies to improve communication and foster stronger connections.
Pat is a Maine Department of Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Committee Member, President of HLAA, Downeast Chapter and Staff Writer for Hearing Health Foundation.
On July 12 we hosted a conversation on economic development with Robin Alden and Ned Hill, talking about their approaches to economic and community development, specifically for Deer Isle. They entertained many questions from the audience in an extended Q and A session.
This was an important look at issues vital to the health and economic viability of life on our island. We cannot ever take for granted that what has sustained us in the past will continue to sustain us in the future. The topic is so important and the interest so great, we will be holding follow-up sessions. Hosting this program is part of our focus on being a community church responsive to the needs of our neighbors.
RECORDING OF THE MEETING
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The Meet the Candidates event was well attended – over 100 people in person and on Zoom. It gave candidates an opportunity to introduce themselves to Island residents, gave the audience an opportunity to ask questions, and provided time for one-on-one conversations with the candidates. There were lots of great questions for the candidates and thoughtful responses.
We have monthly Community Suppers, except in the summer.
We gathered on a Fall afternoon to celebrate and bless our beloved companions.
Blessing of the Animals
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