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Do you know what was going on 100 years ago? You may remember that women received the right to vote when the 19th Amendment was approved in 1920. The following year, President Harding signed a Congressional resolution declaring peace with Germany, Austria and Hungary following World War I. In…
What better time to dive into a significant book that lives up to its title to make reading, deciphering, and reflecting on Bible stories so interesting. This is the perfect book if you’ve wondered about Bible stories or perhaps you’ve thought about reading the Bible this year. You…
Outreach News: Your December gifts to The Christmas Fund totaled $2,805.00. Thank you! Our special offering in January goes to support Tedford Housing. Tedford Housing was founded by the Brunswick Area Interfaith Council (BAIC) to provide emergency shelter for the area’s homeless adults in 1987. Tedford Housing is…
For the Fourth Sunday conclusion of this year’s Adult Christian Education reading program, “Waiting for the Prince of Peace: An Advent Poetry Experience,” some brave readers agreed to become writers and share poems with us as a Christmas gift. Thanks to ACE Committee member Sarah Trites for proposing…
Robert and Kyoko Grant, educational missionaries who were supported by First Parish Church in the 1960’s and 1970’s, are the focus of our sanctuary display for November and December. Last month’s article included photos of them and information about Robert’s education and career before moving to Japan where…
As Advent helps us prepare for the arrival of Christmas, perhaps it is also time for you to give yourself the gift of presence. With days full of activities, it is easy to move from one commitment to another with little time for a breath, reflection or quiet….
Thanks to all who contributed to the winter gear drive organized by The Emergency Action Network! A very large collection of appropriately sorted and sized mittens, hats, jackets and boots were delivered to all of the Brunswick schools to be distributed to children in need. We are indeed…
Our November Special Offering will support the Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Project (MCHPP). MCHPP’s mission is “to offer dignity and empowerment by providing all members of our community with access to healthy food.” MCHPP provides access to groceries through their on-site pantry, satellite pantries, sharing tables and home…
As we enter the month of November, gratitude and hope may become more evident as we reflect on our tremendous gifts in life and as we look forward to a future with hope and confidence. Years ago, the Women’s Council and the Missionary Committee of First Parish Church…