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First Parish is a place for those who want to make a difference in their community and do good in the world.

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Outreach

Paying attention to our life in the broader community is one of our commitments in ministry. We live this out through

  • Bringing food each week to the local food bank
  • Maintaining a team of volunteers who meet with people who are seeking assistance
  • Special offerings that provide resources for emergency needs both near and far
  • Our prayers for all the world’s peoples
  • Special projects, such as helping build a Habitat House and our participation in the ministries of the United Church of Christ
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Jane’s Team

Jane’s Team is our Doorstep Ministry, named after a beloved member of the church who met with our neighbors in need. Now, a committed group of church members carry on the work of offering small emergency assistance for those who need some help. Team members meet, listen, pray, connect those we help with important services, and help in small ways that we can.

Community Connections

First Parish Church has a long service history in the Brunswick region and surrounding Mid Coast Maine region. We have historic and sustaining connections to our local hunger prevention program (Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program), shelter and transitional housing (Tedford Shelter), medical clinic (Oasis Health Network), and day center and warming shelter (The Gathering Place.)

In addition, our Christian Outreach Team invites community organizations each year to apply for our Benevolence Grants. Through these special gifts, we support new and continuing initiatives to better and enrich the lives of our neighbors.

In the 2022-2023 Program Year, Benevolence Grants are at work at:

  • Art Van
  • Bath-Brunswick Area Respite Care
  • Camp POSTCARD
  • Elder Abuse Institute of Maine
  • The Gathering Place
  • Maine PAWS for Veterans
  • Maine Council of Churches
  • Midcoast New Mainers Group
  • Midcoast Youth Center
  • The Carpenter’s Boat Shop
  • The Theater Project
  • Window Dressers
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Getting Involved

Joining the church is a way in which we at First Parish make promises to each other and God to support one another in our work, play, ministries, and journeys of faith. For a wide variety of our ministries, church membership is never required. If you’re considering becoming a member, please contact the office so you can be connected with a pastor or a deacon.

  • Elected Committees:
    • Church Council
    • Deacons
    • Finance
    • Nominating
  • Ministry Teams:
    • Adult Christian Education Team
    • Bowdoin Campus Ministry
    • Children and Families Ministry Team
    • Christian Outreach Team
    • Earthcare Team
    • Open and Affirming Team (LGBTQ+)
    • Hospitality Team
    • Labyrinth Ministry
    • Music Team
    • Personnel Team
    • Planned Giving Team
    • Property Team
    • Development Team

Inquiring Minds Book Group

Adult Choir

Westminster Choir

Junior and Cherub Choirs

Chapel Ringers

Windows on…

Fellowship Breakfast – third Sunday of the month, 8:15-9:30

Caregiver’s Support Group

Grief Support Group

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Prayer Circle

Silent Meditation Group

Women’s Spirituality Circle

Local Benevolence Team (Jane’s Team)

Lay Parish Visitors

Tedford Housing Meals

MidCoast Hunger Prevention Saturday Lunches

Habitat for Humanity

Reception Volunteers

Contributions In Action

Our staff make the ministries of worship, education, fellowship, and outreach possible. We support local social service agencies financially because they are in the best position to serve the vulnerable in ways we are not. Through good stewardship of our buildings, we not only support the activities of the congregation itself, but we also provide space for wider community use. We are grateful for the generosity of the people of First Parish Church. We have created a safe harbor for our community through your presence, gifts of service, and financial support. If you’d like to make a one-time or recurring gift to the church, you can do so here.

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We Build Our Lives Together

We come together to form a beautiful and loving community that holds each other up. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, we would love to share it with you. All religious questions are encouraged and gladly answered.

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Worship and Church School 10 am every Sunday. Nursery Care Provided.

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9 Cleaveland Street
Brunswick, Maine
04011

207.729.7331

 

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