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Church offered for beginners
Nov 29, 2012 12:00 amWEST PARIS — Mission Congregational invites you to come and ask questions about church in an informal setting. Lifestyles have changed in the past 50 years, when going to church on Sunday was the norm.
There are many reasons that people stray from the church: jobs, sporting events, divorce, not knowing anyone or just being too tired. At first, it's like going back to work or school after vacation, but soon it is a welcome part of your week.
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Nov 29, 2012 12:00 amCongregational
NORTH WATERFORD — Because of the tremendous response last holiday season, a Tree of Peace and Love will again be located on the lawns of both the North Waterford and Stoneham Congregational churches. The trees will initially be wrapped in colored lights.
For a $5 donation a light bulb will be changed to white and the wish/prayer or name of the individual it has been given in honor of will be written on an origami crane and hung on the tree.
Thanksgiving service of gratitude set
Nov 21, 2012 7:45 amNORWAY — The community is invited to a one-hour church service of gratitude to God on Thanksgiving morning at 10 a.m. in the Christian Science church at 5 Morrill Road, Norway (diagonally across from the Country Club).
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Nov 21, 2012 7:45 amCongregational
EAST SUMNER — The upcoming events are planned at the East Sumner Congregational Church.
Wednesday, November 21 - Thanksgiving Eve Service 7 p.m. (6 p.m. soup/salad supper) at the church
Saturday, December 1 – The church will have a Raffle Table at the Holiday and Craft Fair at Buckfield Jr/Sr High, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Saturday, December 15 - Living Nativity at 6 p.m. at the church; cookies and cocoa after in the vestry
Christmastide tickets now available
Nov 21, 2012 7:45 amNORWAY — On December 8 and 9 at 3 p.m., the seventh annual Christmastide Concert at the Second Congregational Church, 205 Main St. in Norway will be held.
Because of the enthusiastic response to previous Christmastide Concerts, this year there will be two performances and there will be tickets.
The tickets are free. The Music Committee of the Second Congregational Church of Norway feels tickets are necessary so that no one will be turned away due to overcrowding.
East Sumner church welcomes the public
Nov 21, 2012 7:45 amSUMNER — Pastor Howard MacMullen would like to invite the public to share in special events at the Congregational Church of East Sumner.
On November 21 there will be a Thanksgiving Eve Service at 7 p.m., preceded at 6 p.m. by a soup/salad supper.
On December 1 the Church will have a Raffle Table and share in the holiday fun at the Craft Fair at the Buckfield Jr/Sr High School from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sundayafternoon concert planned
Nov 15, 2012 12:00 amPARIS — Music For a Sunday Afternoon concert will take place at the South Paris First Universalist Church on Pine Street at 2 p.m. on November 18.
The musicians of the church and some of their musical friends will be offering the free public concert of light, recognizable music followed by refreshments. All are welcome.
Community Thanksgiving service scheduled
Nov 15, 2012 12:00 amPARIS — The annual Community Thanksgiving Service will be Sunday, November 18, at 4 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Paris Hill. This service is hosted by the clergy of the Oxford Hills Area Clergy Association.
This year, the two messages will be brought by new ministers to the area. The Rev. Ray Mitchell of the Trinity Lutheran Evangelical Church in South Paris will be presenting one of the messages. The other will be given by The Rev. Mary Beth Caffey, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Paris.
Happenings at Deering Memorial
Nov 15, 2012 12:00 amPARIS — Deering Memorial United Methodist Church is excited to announce the kickoff to the Advent season with several events over the Thanksgiving weekend.
On Saturday, November 24 from 8 a.m. until 12 noon the church is hosting a free housewares give away. All donations will benefit the “Papa’s Boots” fund. Papa’s Boots fund is a fund honoring the memory of Bruno Leino and provides new winter boots for area children in need. Hot chocolate and coffee will be served throughout the event.
A month of thankfulness
Nov 15, 2012 12:00 amPARIS — First Congregational Church, 17 East Main Street in South Paris is in the midst of “A Month of Thankfulness” as they celebrate 200 years as a church in this community. Originally incorporated on November 4, 1812 by 12 women and two men, the church is flourishing 200 years later.
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