Missions Collection item this week: Paper towels!

Roll with it,  baby!

This week’s mission collection item is paper towels. Bring in those big, Brawny, quicker-picker-uppers to add to our personal care items pyramid and help out some neighbors in need!

Here’s the item schedule for February:

Feb 6 – Toothpaste and toothbrushes
Feb 13 – Personal care items (razors, deodorant, lotions, feminine hygiene products, hair styling products, etc.)
Feb 20 – Laundry detergent
Feb 27 – Cleaning supplies

Of course, any of those things are welcome at any time, not just on those weeks. And if you’d like to donate any of the above items, but can’t get to church, give us a call and we’ll come get them – 667-5966.

Published in: on January 27, 2011 at 6:55 pm  Leave a Comment  

Human Relations Day – Jan 16, 2011

Human Relations Day is one of the opportunities for United Methodist Churches to celebrate our connectional work. This day of social action and raising awareness aims to heal social ills at the national level. It supports Community Developers, United Methodist Voluntary Service (UMVS), and the Youth Offender Rehabilitation Program. The first two programs are administered through the General Board of Global Ministries.

In The United Methodist Church calendar, Human Relations Day happens the Sunday immediately following the observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. However, you can observe Human Relations Day at anytime of the year. To give online click here. The juxtaposition of these two very special days is not a coincidence. The United Methodist Book of Discipline describes the purpose of Human Relations Day as a call to “the Church to recognize the right of all God’s children in realizing their potential as human beings in relationship with each other.”

Read more about Human Relations Day and organizations that your donations help to support.

Published in: on January 11, 2011 at 7:59 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Penobscot UMC Melds Music and Mission

In a recent article in the Bangor Daily News, Penobscot United Methodist – our sister church – got some nods for its monthly “Music Buffet Coffee House” program. These informal open mic nights serve the community in many ways – by providing a fun and entertaining night out in an area where there’s admittedly not a lot to do – but most notably by providing heating assistance to those in need.

Read the full article to learn more.

If you’re a performer who would like to participate in an upcoming coffee house, please contact Pastor Susan Yaruta-Young at 374-3536.

Published in: on June 27, 2010 at 8:56 am  Leave a Comment  
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Outdoor sanctuary is shaping up!

At one of our GPYes! Monday night gatherings a couple of weeks ago, some hard-working gardeners put their skills to work and planted some beautiful flowers around the bench and birch cross in our outdoor sanctuary. Our roving photographer, Z, caught some action shots of the evening’s planting.

Susan surveys the job site.

Filling the pot with good, fertile soil.

Nancy approves of Susan's work.

The fruit of their labors.

More flowers? Of course!

John, getting creative. Love that gardening stool!

Our church, with our outdoor sanctuary to the left - before flowers.

We hope that many will come and take advantage of this quiet space to reflect and pray enjoy the bright colors and sweet smells. And the flowers are just a start – there’s been talk of wiring up some speakers so folks can enjoy some contemplative sounds while they meditate. What about you? What would make this space special for you?  We’d love to hear your ideas! Post them as a comment below or email young@midmaine.com and share them with Pastor Sue.

Peace and flower petals,

-Amy B.

Published in: on June 21, 2010 at 10:17 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Bishop’s Day- April 24, 2010

Bishop’s Day in the Northern Maine District

On Saturday, April 24th, Ellsworth United Methodist Church will be hosting bishop Peter Weaver of the New England Conference, as well as laity and clergy from churches around Maine. The theme for the day’s activities will be “mission,” aligning with the Methodist Church’s “Change the World” campaign.

We invite all to attend. Pre-registration is required, contact Susan at 374-3536 or email young@midmaine.com

Here’s a schedule of activities for the day:

Agenda:

  • 9:30-10:00 a.m. :  Gathering, sign in, light refreshments
  • 10 a.m. to 12:00 noon:
  1. Time for the clergy* with Bishop Weaver in the sanctuary
  2. Time for the laity to: shop, do “Change the World” mission projects**, discuss lay speaking
  • 12:00-1:00 p.m.:  lunch for both laity and clergy offered by the host church, free-will donation (Please contact NME District Office at 207-862-8089 by April 12th with the number attending from your church, for the benefit of those preparing the luncheon)
  • 1-3:30 time for the “claity” (both laity and clergy) with Bishop Weaver in the sanctuary

**Mission projects for Change the World day will include your choice of the following:

  • Work with others to make prayer shawls
  • Go to visit nearby nursing homes
  • Bring books for inmates and deliver them to the jail (a short walk away)
  • Bring home cooked food, non-perishable foods, clothing, or pet food, and deliver it to the Emmaus Center (homeless shelter) (a short walk)
  • Bring items for donation to Next Step, a domestic violence shelter, for victims and their children
  • Bring Maine goodies with no expiration date to be sent to troops serving in the Middle East

*Note from EUMC Pastor Susan Yaruta-Young: If anyone is coming by way of Penobscot to get to Ellsworth, stop in and enjoy an all-you-can-eat breakfast for $5.00 from 7:00-10:00 a.m.

Published in: on April 11, 2010 at 9:51 am  Leave a Comment  
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