The tuba ensemble Low Commotion will present a concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at the First Universalist Church of West Paris. Low Commotion, which was formed in 2013, is an ensemble of euphoniums (tenor tubas) and full-sized tubas. The group performs several concerts each year at senior living centers, veterans homes, churches and libraries. […]
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West Paris church announces November worship services
WEST PARIS — Worship services have been announced for November at The First Universalist Church of West Paris, Sundays at 9 a.m., with refreshments following the service. Nov. 4, “Gratitude, the Key to Happiness” led by The Reverend Fayre Stephenson. According to author Anne Lamott, “Thanks” is one of the three essential prayers. The other two […]
First Universalist Church of West Paris to hold Rhubarb Festival
WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church of West Paris will hold its annual Rhubarb Festival and white elephant sale from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 2, at the church on Main Street. This event is a tradition, organized by the church’s Goodwill Fellowship. The festival features everything rhubarb, including homemade rhubarb pies, […]
First Universalist Church of West Paris lists service topics for May
WEST PARIS — First Universalist Church of West Paris has announced its May worship schedule, with sermons focusing on science and nature. All are welcome to attend the 9 a.m. services, which are provided with a combination of guest speakers, the Worship Service Committee and the Rev. Fayre Stephenson, who leads worship services every month. A […]
Kate Braestrup to speak at the First Universalist Church of West Paris
WEST PARIS — The Rev. Kate Braestrup will be the guest speaker at the March 11 worship service, First Universalist Church of West Paris. The service is at 9 a.m. followed with refreshments. Braestrup’s topic is “Where Is Jesus Now?,” which is about the new season that is on its way. Dividing her time between […]
First Universalist Church of West Paris February worship topics
WEST PARIS — Sunday worship services are held at 9 a.m. at the First Universalist Church of West Paris, followed by refreshments. Services are provided by a combination of guest speakers, the Worship Service Committee and the Rev. Fayre Stephenson, who leads worship services at least twice a month. Feb. 4: “Living By Love,” led […]
Richard Blanco, inaugural poet, to present at First Universalist Church
WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church of West Paris will hold a special worship service at 9 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, with poet Richard Blanco. His topic will be “Imaginary Homelands and Boundaries,” which will include several readings of his poems and a visual presentation about home, growing up in an immigrant family and […]
January services at West Paris Universalist Church announced
WEST PARIS — Sunday services at the First Universalist Church of West Paris are announced for January. Worship services start at 9 a.m. followed by refreshments and are provided by a combination of guest speakers, the Worship Service Committee and the Rev. Fayre Stephenson. Jan. 7: “Bending Toward Justice,” led by Stephenson. The sources of wisdom […]
First Universalist Church of West Paris December worship services
WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church of West Paris invites all to attend 9 a.m. Sunday worship services, led by the Rev. Fayre Stephenson, guest speakers and the Worship Service Committee. The December schedule is as follows: Dec. 3: “Hope, the Singular Gift,” led by Stephenson. In the Christian tradition, this is the first […]
Chuch fellowship is conducting raffle fundraiser
WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church of West Paris Goodwill Fellowship is raffling several items, including a handmade scrappy quilt and a hand-crocheted afghan, plus an oil change and a $25 gift card. The quilt measures 85 by 96 inches and the afghan measures 74 by 62 inches. Raffle tickets are $1 each or six […]