SPECIAL EVENTS in 2008

WhenWhereWhat
AugustLoaves and FishesUUCE helps out at the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry in the month of August. Volunteers are needed for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings beginning around 7:45 am and lasting several hours. There is a large sign-up poster board in the community room. If you have any questions please talk with Judy Rothrock (244-3520).
August 10
noon
RE Wing"A Dream in Hanoi" video. Two theatre companies, one American, one Vietnamese, collaborate to produce A Midsummer Night's Dream in Hanoi.
August 13
Wednesday
7 pm
UUCEDiscussion of the poetry of Stephen Dunn, especially his book Fallen Angels and his poem "To a Terrorist".
September 13
1 pm
BangorRally for Peace and Justice at Paul Bunyan Park on Maine Street followed by a Peace Walk at 2:30
September 13
3 pm
Hammond Street Church, 23 High St., BangorAmy Goodman of Democracy Now to speak after the Peace Rally. Co-sponsored by UUCE PASA.
Oct 4UUCEUUCE Goods and Services Auction. Dinner at 5 pm and bidding starts at 6:30 pm. Donations needed by September 26. Contact Peggie Geiger, Diana Cate, Peggy Strong, Colleen Prentiss, Sally Bell, Susanne Forest, or Evelyn Foster, The UUCE Goods and Services Auction Organizers.
October 24-26Sebago, MaineThe 2008 UU Women and Religion Fall Retreat will be held at Rockcraft Retreat Center in Sebago, Maine. For more information: www.uuwomenandreligion.blogspot.com or call Leslie Bayers at 207-284-3394 for a registration brochure. Additional brochures will be available at church in the beginning of September. Registration deadline is September 26th.
Every Sunday, noon to 1 pmUnion River Bridge, EllsworthVigil for Peace, co-sponsored by the UUCE PASA Committee.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Margery Forbes' leg is healing well. She will be with her son until probably mid-September. Margery is happy to receive cards at:
Margery Forbes, c/o Douglas Forbes, 100 Riddell Road, Charlemont, MA 01339.
Non-perishable food items may be placed in the baskets in the hallway at ay time. Peggie or Dusty will deliver to Loaves and Fishes on Friday mornings. See Judy Rothrock or Ellen Hughs for questions or donations of money.
Safe Congregation Policy
See www.uuplanet.tv for videos and more from UU's.
Read Living Religion, by Joseph and Margaret Fisher, Jim Fisher's parents, read during April 6 service.
Marking the Beginning of the 6th Year of War in Irag: Pastoral Letter of Rev. Sinkford and speech of Rob Shetterly

 
Monthly Events
1st Sunday of the MonthSundayPotluck Dinner after church services
2nd Sunday of the MonthSunday Hungry Sunday: Bring nonperishable food for Loaves and Fishes food pantry
2nd Wednesday of the MonthnoonDowneast Discussion Group meets at members' homes. Bring a sandwich for your self. Beverages and dessert will be provided.
3rd Saturday of the Month7:30 pmPerformers Showcase and Coffee House c/o Dusty Baily et al.

Ongoing Groups
UUCE Group on Community Supported Agricuture. See Poster with Adobe Acrobat or contact Jim Fisher :
Men's Group 
Craft Group 
Women's Spirituality Group  
Home Schooling Group 
Downeast Discussion Grouptba
Committees/ Task Groups
(click on an underlined committee name to see that web page; click on an underlined name to send them e-mail)
What?Who's in Charge?When? and/or more info
Adult EducationDiana Cate 
Budget and Finance  
Building MaintenanceDavid Towle 
Building Use/RentalsClick here to contact rental coordinator 
Church OfficeContact OfficeTuesday and Thursday mornings, usually
Coffee Hour & Potluck SetupHelen KazuraVolunteers needed! Sign up in community room.
Caring CommitteeDartha Reid and Karen Wigglesworth 
ChoirWayne Smith 
Denominational Communications CoordinatorPeggie Geiger 
Flowers (Membership)Betty Jane MacMichael (Membership) 
Elections Tom Stipe, Tom Martin, Sue ClarkNew committee elected at each annual meeting in January
Green SanctuarySteve VoteyGo to the GS Home Page
History Committee Wayne Smith 
LandscapingKay Wilkins 
Leadership DevelopmentMarta Rieman 
LibraryBill Clark 
MembershipPeggie GeigerGreeters - Betty Massie, Directory - Peggie Geiger, Flowers - Betty Jane MacMichael
Committee on Ministry  
Music DirectorWayne Smith
MusicJean Martin 
NewsletterLance Funderburk 
Peace and Social ActionMartha DickinsonWe plan to be involved in three general areas: Peace, Environmental Awareness, and Social Service. New members welcome. See PASA Home Page. Meet 4th Sunday at 9:30 am in RE wing.
Personnelvacant 
Religious Exploration Anne Ossanna 
StewardshipEvelyn FosterNext canvass March-April 08
Sunday Bulletin/Order of ServiceDusty Bailey and Peggie GeigerAnouncements for the Order of Service may be sent by email to Dusty or Peggie
Small Group MinistrySara Hayman 
TechnologyMatt Baya
Web Pages Martha Dickinson  
WorshipCynthia Perkins and Maryann SoletMeets 2nd Sunday of each month at 9:30 am. See February Report from Worship Committee here.

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