Worship This Week
10 a.m. September, 21st
Love Lift Us Up Where We Belong
Lead by Rev. Niki
Music by Patrick Freeman
For our Sunday security, we lock the doors at 10:05. Ushers will monitor the doors until 10:15.
Church Activities This Week
Unless indicated otherwise, these activities welcome all members and friends.
Full calendar below with links to other events.
Sunday, Sept 21 @ 10:00 AM - Sunday Worship & Church School
Sunday, Sept 21 @ 7:00 PM - School Street Coffee House
Thursday, Sept 25 - Deadline for Submissions for the Messenger
Thursday, Sept 25 @ 7:00 PM - SBGM Movie Night
Office Hours
Administrator
Brian Dustin
Mon/Wed/Fri 8-11 AM
Caring Needs
Message from Rev. Lori
Hello Good People,
Midway through September already. It is apple season and almost pumpkin season. I think fall is my favorite time of year, even though I get a tinge of melancholy feelingvwhat is yet to come. It is also the week of the fall equinox. The fall equinox is a quiet turning point. Day and night meet as equals—just for a moment—reminding us of the balance that’s possible in our own lives. Leaves start to let go, drifting down with no resistance, teaching us that release can be beautiful instead of frightening. There’s a gentle invitation in the cooling air: pause, notice what’s changing, and honor what you need to shed so you can rest and grow again. As the light shifts, we’re reminded that every season—inside and out—has its purpose, and that harmony comes from embracing both the fullness and the letting go.
In what parts of your life do you feel the fullness and sense of completion? What in your life do you need to let go of or want to let go of? That is my invitation this week. Imagine something that feels complete in your life. Give thanks to it or for it in prayer or reflection, and give thanks for it either to someone who helped you on your journey towards fulfillment. What do you have to let go of? What has been a heavy burden or trouble for you that you are ready to send away? Could be a feeling, a grudge, a person, a habit, or outfit. Inventory deeply that question. When you arrive at an answer, in prayer or reflection, let it go. If it is a tangible thing take steps to let it go. This is symbolic to the equinox and for fall harvest. This things have or have not served you and are now to be harvested, reflected upon and let go of.
On this weekend of the fall equinox, I invite you to your own autumnal experience of harvest!
Rev Lori Whittemore
(she, her, hers)
Unitarian Universalist Church of Saco Biddeford
This Weekend! All Hands on Deck for
The School Street Coffeehouse
The School Street Coffeehouse is coming soon, and we’re excited to fill our space with music, connection, and community spirit. But to make it all happen, we need your help!
Work Night – This Friday at 6 PM!
We’re improving our performance space by building sound-dampening boards, and we need extra hands! Join us at the church this Friday at 6:00 PM. No experience necessary—just come ready to lend a hand!
Bake for the Coffeehouse!
We’re looking for 5 families to contribute cupcakes or other easily sellable desserts for our concession table. If you can help, please bring desserts to church this Sunday morning. Label them clearly with “Coffeehouse”. Homemade or store-bought are both welcome. Thank you for your sweet support!
Other Volunteer Needs:
Greeters & Ticket Sales, Concessions Helpers, Set-up / Breakdown, Sound/Stage Crew (training available), Promotion (flyers, social media, etc.)
Whether you have an hour or an evening, there’s a way to contribute!
To volunteer or sign up to bake, contact: Melissa Warren 207-294-2662 Or sign up in the Parish Hall after Sunday service. Thank you for helping bring the School Street Coffeehouse to life.
Let’s make it happen—together!
Ongoing activities
Share the Plate: September
Minister’s Discretionary Fund
The Discretionary Fund allows Rev. Lori to help folks in our community who find themselves in need of immediate financial assistance. The more robust this fund is, the more people Rev. Lori can help.
Fall Worship Support Sign Up
The sign-up sheet for worship support duties has been posted on the bulletin board near the office. Please take a moment to select at least one or two tasks that you will do to help make our worship amazing. Tasks include worship assistant, coffee hour host, flowers, ushers, AV/filming and RE assistance.
COMING SOON: Online Sign Up! Stay Tuned!
Hannaford Gift Cards
Would you like to donate to the church in a way that doesn’t cost you anything? If you buy your weekly groceries with a Hannaford gift card purchased from UUCSB, the church gets 5%. Our church depends on this fundraiser to contribute to its operating budget. Cards are available in $100 or $50 denominations. Gift cards are for sale in the Parish Hall every Sunday after the worship service. If you are worshiping virtually, just call or email Jane P. and make arrangements to pick them up at another time. Thank you for participating in this fundraiser in support of our church.
Save the Date! Upcoming Events
October highlight: Our new program From Aging to Saging, created for but not limited to our long timers, is set to begin on October 8. at 9:30. It will take place the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 9:30-11:00 and will explore several practices to deepen spirituality. Read more about it in the September Messenger. And study up on Small Group Ministry over here. Please rsvp to revlori@uuchurchsacobiddeford.org to let her know if you are planning to attend!
These UUCSB meetings, community events, and important deadlines are just around the corner.
Learn more by clicking on a square or check out our full calendar over here!
