Upcoming events at UUCSB & beyond
Share the Plate! February 2026
Each month, UUCSB chooses an organization to split weekly donations made by congregants during the course of Sunday services. As many of you attend virtually, we are providing an online venue for these donations.
This month, we ask for donations to be split between UUCSB's general fund and IFKA Community Services. From their website, https://ifkacommunity.org/
Our founder recognized the necessity for increased representation of immigrant women. This realization gave birth to our organization: IFKA Community Services, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Lewiston, Maine. IFKA means Mother Earth in Somali. Since its inception, IFKA has been guided and fueled by the leadership of immigrant mothers. We came together to share our experiences, learn, understand, and make a difference in our community.
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Interfaith Prayer Service
This prayer service will be co-ordinated by 5 faith leaders from our Southern Maine community.
Brown Bag Lunch
The Membership and Welcoming Committee is excited to host our popular First Friday Brown Bag Lunch! Join us for an informal and welcoming gathering with church members and friends. Bring your own brown bag lunch and enjoy good company and conversation from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. in the Church Parish Hall. We look forward to seeing you there!
Worship: Celebrating Volunteers
Embodying Resilience: Celebrating Volunteers
Worship Leader: Rev. Lori
Worship Associate: Sam Rogers
Music: Pick-Up Choir
For our Sunday security, we lock the doors at 10:05. Ushers will monitor the doors until 10:15.
Souper Sunday: Celebrating Our Volunteers!
Join us in this winter church tradition to enjoy homemade soups and desserts in fellowship. Complete this form if you can provide food or muscle.
Game Night & Parent's Night Off
Join us for an evening of fun, food and fellowship! Everyone’s invited. 5:30 on Valentines Day, Feb 14th. And if a romantic dinner is in your plans, feel free to drop the kids off with us! Fun activities are planned for the young ones.
Worship: Speak Up Even If Your Voice Shakes
Embodying Resilience: Speak Up Even If Your Voice Shakes
Worship Leader: Rev. Niki
Worship Associate: Donna Ravn
Music: TBD
For our Sunday security, we lock the doors at 10:05. Ushers will monitor the doors until 10:15.
School Street Coffeehouse Open Mic Night
Join us for a School Street Coffeehouse Open Mic.
This will be a relaxed evening of music, poetry, and performance — a welcoming space for artists of all levels to share their talents.
Worship: Finding Strength in Silence: Our Quaker Forebears
Embodying Resilience: Finding Strength in Silence - Our Quaker Forebears
Worship Leader: Rev. Lori
Worship Associate: Teague
Music: Pick-Up Choir
For our Sunday security, we lock the doors at 10:05. Ushers will monitor the doors until 10:15.
Saco/Biddeford Kit Making for the Unhoused
There is a a huge need for the kits we are making and it is Rev. Lori’s hope that we can continue this by making kits 2x per month, pivoting for the changing seasons and needs. We continue to collect:
Socks
Coats
Blankets
Gloves
Hats
Hand Warmers
Soft Snacks
Chapsticks
Gift Cards
Please bring those in on Sundays and during office hours and of course for the nights we are making kits.
Deadline for Submissions to the Messenger
If you’d like to submit something of interest for next month’s newsletter, please fill out the following form any time before the end of business on the posted day (generally the 25th of the month) or send all applicable information to Morgan Rowe at uucsb.webchaplain@gmail.com
Guidelines for submissions:
Keep things simple. No need for fancy formatting. In fact, just typing in the text box below or directly into your email is best and eliminates the need for re-formatting when I create the newsletter.
If you would like a photo included within a larger textual post, please just attach your photo and within your text say Insert photo of ‘‘‘xyz” here.
If you have a poster or graphic for your event or group, please include or I may make one for you.
Worship: Celebrating Buddha
Paying Attention: Celebrating Buddha
Worship Leader: Rev. Lori
Worship Associate: TBD
Music: See This Month’s Messenger
For our Sunday security, we lock the doors at 10:05. Ushers will monitor the doors until 10:15.
Brown Bag Lunch
The Membership and Welcoming Committee is excited to host our popular First Friday Brown Bag Lunch! Join us for an informal and welcoming gathering with church members and friends. Bring your own brown bag lunch and enjoy good company and conversation from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. in the Church Parish Hall. We look forward to seeing you there!
Worship: Communications & Ministry
Paying Attention: Communications & Ministry
Worship Leader: Rev. Lori
Worship Associate: Hayley
Music: The Pick-Up Choir
For our Sunday security, we lock the doors at 10:05. Ushers will monitor the doors until 10:15.
Worship: Are We Listening?
Paying Attention: Celebrating Buddha
Worship Leader: Rev. Niki
Worship Associate: Anne D.
Music: See This Month’s Messenger
For our Sunday security, we lock the doors at 10:05. Ushers will monitor the doors until 10:15.
School Street Coffeehouse Open Mic Night
Join us for a School Street Coffeehouse Open Mic.
This will be a relaxed evening of music, poetry, and performance — a welcoming space for artists of all levels to share their talents.
Worship: Hymn Sing
Paying Attention: Hymn Sing
Worship &Music: The Pick-Up Choir
For our Sunday security, we lock the doors at 10:05. Ushers will monitor the doors until 10:15.
Deadline for Submissions to the Messenger
If you’d like to submit something of interest for next month’s newsletter, please fill out the following form any time before the end of business on the posted day (generally the 25th of the month) or send all applicable information to Morgan Rowe at uucsb.webchaplain@gmail.com
Guidelines for submissions:
Keep things simple. No need for fancy formatting. In fact, just typing in the text box below or directly into your email is best and eliminates the need for re-formatting when I create the newsletter.
If you would like a photo included within a larger textual post, please just attach your photo and within your text say Insert photo of ‘‘‘xyz” here.
If you have a poster or graphic for your event or group, please include or I may make one for you.
Worship: “Branches of Hope, Doors of Freedom” A Blended Palm Sunday & Passover Service
Paying Attention: “Branches of Hope, Doors of Freedom.” A blended Palm Sunday & Passover Service.
Worship Leader: Rev. Lori
Worship Associate: TBD
Music: See This Month’s Messenger
For our Sunday security, we lock the doors at 10:05. Ushers will monitor the doors until 10:15.
Brown Bag Lunch
The Membership and Welcoming Committee is excited to host our popular First Friday Brown Bag Lunch! Join us for an informal and welcoming gathering with church members and friends. Bring your own brown bag lunch and enjoy good company and conversation from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. in the Church Parish Hall. We look forward to seeing you there!
School Street Coffeehouse: Dan Blakeslee
Join us in welcoming singer songwriter Dan Blakeslee to the the Coffeehouse!
Deadline for Submissions to the Messenger
If you’d like to submit something of interest for next month’s newsletter, please fill out the following form any time before the end of business on the posted day (generally the 25th of the month) or send all applicable information to Morgan Rowe at uucsb.webchaplain@gmail.com
Guidelines for submissions:
Keep things simple. No need for fancy formatting. In fact, just typing in the text box below or directly into your email is best and eliminates the need for re-formatting when I create the newsletter.
If you would like a photo included within a larger textual post, please just attach your photo and within your text say Insert photo of ‘‘‘xyz” here.
If you have a poster or graphic for your event or group, please include or I may make one for you.
Friends of Religious Education
We welcome all who wish to support our Religious Exploration: volunteers and participants.
Brown Bag Lunch
The Membership and Welcoming Committee is excited to host our popular First Friday Brown Bag Lunch! Join us for an informal and welcoming gathering with church members and friends. Bring your own brown bag lunch and enjoy good company and conversation from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. in the Church Parish Hall. We look forward to seeing you there!
Deadline for Submissions to the Messenger
If you’d like to submit something of interest for next month’s newsletter, please fill out the following form any time before the end of business on the posted day (generally the 25th of the month) or send all applicable information to Morgan Rowe at uucsb.webchaplain@gmail.com
Guidelines for submissions:
Keep things simple. No need for fancy formatting. In fact, just typing in the text box below or directly into your email is best and eliminates the need for re-formatting when I create the newsletter.
If you would like a photo included within a larger textual post, please just attach your photo and within your text say Insert photo of ‘‘‘xyz” here.
If you have a poster or graphic for your event or group, please include or I may make one for you.
New Member Reception
Join us after our Sunday Service in getting to know the newest members of our UUCSB congregation!
Brown Bag Lunch
The Membership and Welcoming Committee is excited to host our popular First Friday Brown Bag Lunch! Join us for an informal and welcoming gathering with church members and friends. Bring your own brown bag lunch and enjoy good company and conversation from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. in the Church Parish Hall. We look forward to seeing you there!
Deadline for Submissions to the Messenger
If you’d like to submit something of interest for next month’s newsletter, please fill out the following form any time before the end of business on the posted day (generally the 25th of the month) or send all applicable information to Morgan Rowe at uucsb.webchaplain@gmail.com
Guidelines for submissions:
Keep things simple. No need for fancy formatting. In fact, just typing in the text box below or directly into your email is best and eliminates the need for re-formatting when I create the newsletter.
If you would like a photo included within a larger textual post, please just attach your photo and within your text say Insert photo of ‘‘‘xyz” here.
If you have a poster or graphic for your event or group, please include or I may make one for you.
Deadline for Submissions to the Messenger
If you’d like to submit something of interest for next month’s newsletter, please fill out the following form any time before the end of business on the posted day (generally the 25th of the month) or send all applicable information to Morgan Rowe at uucsb.webchaplain@gmail.com
Guidelines for submissions:
Keep things simple. No need for fancy formatting. In fact, just typing in the text box below or directly into your email is best and eliminates the need for re-formatting when I create the newsletter.
If you would like a photo included within a larger textual post, please just attach your photo and within your text say Insert photo of ‘‘‘xyz” here.
If you have a poster or graphic for your event or group, please include or I may make one for you.
Deadline for Submissions to the Messenger
If you’d like to submit something of interest for next month’s newsletter, please fill out the following form any time before the end of business on the posted day (generally the 25th of the month) or send all applicable information to Morgan Rowe at uucsb.webchaplain@gmail.com
Guidelines for submissions:
Keep things simple. No need for fancy formatting. In fact, just typing in the text box below or directly into your email is best and eliminates the need for re-formatting when I create the newsletter.
If you would like a photo included within a larger textual post, please just attach your photo and within your text say Insert photo of ‘‘‘xyz” here.
If you have a poster or graphic for your event or group, please include or I may make one for you.
Friends of Religious Education
We welcome all who wish to support our Religious Exploration: volunteers and participants.
Worship: An Intergenerational Imbolc Ritual
Embodying Resilience: Imbolc - An Intergenerational Ritual
Worship Leader: Rev. Lori
Worship Associate:
Music: TBD
For our Sunday security, we lock the doors at 10:05. Ushers will monitor the doors until 10:15.
Saco/Biddeford Kit Making for the Unhoused (Copy)
There is a a huge need for the kits we are making and it is Rev. Lori’s hope that we can continue this by making kits 2x per month, pivoting for the changing seasons and needs. I have been told that what we have made is perfect. So continued collection of:
Socks
Coats
Blankets
Gloves
Hats
Hand Warmers
Soft Snacks
Chapsticks
Gift Cards
Please bring those in on Sundays and during office hours and of course for the nights we are making kits. This month we are going to make kits on the 11th and 25th at 5:00 in the Green Room.
Saco/Biddeford Kit Making for the Unhoused
There is a a huge need for the kits we are making and it is Rev. Lori’s hope that we can continue this by making kits 2x per month, pivoting for the changing seasons and needs. I have been told that what we have made is perfect. So continued collection of:
Socks
Coats
Blankets
Gloves
Hats
Hand Warmers
Soft Snacks
Chapsticks
Gift Cards
Please bring those in on Sundays and during office hours and of course for the nights we are making kits. This month we are going to make kits on the 11th and 25th at 5:00 in the Green Room.
Membership Info Coffee Hour
Interested in becoming a member at UUCSB? Join Rev. Lori and members of the Membership Committee after church on January 25 in the Parlor for a cup of coffee and conversation about what it means to “officially” become a member of our community. We would love to meet and get to know you, share about our church and answer any questions.
We can’t wait to have a cup of coffee or tea with you!
You can also find information about becoming a member on our website at :https://www.uuchurchsacobiddeford.org/membership.
Please RSVP to Edite at edite.kroll@gmail.com.
Worship: Don’t Stay In Your Seat! Civil Disobedience
Practicing Resistance: Don’t Stay In Your Seat! Civil Disobedience
Worship Leader: Rev. Lori
Worship Associate: Charlie
Music: TBD
For our Sunday security, we lock the doors at 10:05. Ushers will monitor the doors until 10:15.
Deadline for Submissions to the Messenger
If you’d like to submit something of interest for next month’s newsletter, please fill out the following form any time before the end of business on the posted day (generally the 25th of the month) or send all applicable information to Morgan Rowe at uucsb.webchaplain@gmail.com
Guidelines for submissions:
Keep things simple. No need for fancy formatting. In fact, just typing in the text box below or directly into your email is best and eliminates the need for re-formatting when I create the newsletter.
If you would like a photo included within a larger textual post, please just attach your photo and within your text say Insert photo of ‘‘‘xyz” here.
If you have a poster or graphic for your event or group, please include or I may make one for you.
Saco Overnight Warming Services
Temperatures will be sub-zero. Help our community stay safe by tending to the church overnigh: As of 5 AM on Saturday, we still need volunteers for tonight from 8 PM to 5 AM! Please email Rev. Lori ASAP if you can help! revlori@uuchurchsacobiddeford.org
Worship: MLK - I Still Have a Dream
Practicing Resistance: MLK - I Still Have A Dream
Worship Leader: Rev. Niki
Worship Associate: Jane P.
Music: Pick-Up Choir
For our Sunday security, we lock the doors at 10:05. Ushers will monitor the doors until 10:15.
Saco/Biddeford Kit Making for the Unhoused
There is a a huge need for the kits we are making and it is Rev. Lori’s hope that we can continue this by making kits 2x per month, pivoting for the changing seasons and needs. I have been told that what we have made is perfect. So continued collection of:
Socks
Coats
Blankets
Gloves
Hats
Hand Warmers
Soft Snacks
Chapsticks
Gift Cards
Please bring those in on Sundays and during office hours and of course for the nights we are making kits. This month we are going to make kits on the 11th and 25th at 5:00 in the Green Room.
Worship: Those Who Came Before
Practicing Resistance: Those Who Came Before
Worship Leader: Rev. Lori
Worship Associate: Sam R
Music: Doug Kolmar
For our Sunday security, we lock the doors at 10:05. Ushers will monitor the doors until 10:15.
Worship: Gird Your Loins for the New Year
Practicing Resistance: Gird Your Loins for the New Year
Worship Leader: Rev. Lori
Worship Associate: Teague
Music: TBD
For our Sunday security, we lock the doors at 10:05. Ushers will monitor the doors until 10:15.
Brown Bag Lunch
The Membership and Welcoming Committee is excited to host our popular First Friday Brown Bag Lunch! Join us for an informal and welcoming gathering with church members and friends. Bring your own brown bag lunch and enjoy good company and conversation from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. in the Church Parish Hall. We look forward to seeing you there!
Worship: Janus & Church School
Janus
Worship Leader: Charlie
Worship Associate: TBD
Music: TBD
For our Sunday security, we lock the doors at 10:05. Ushers will monitor the doors until 10:15.
Deadline for Submissions to the Messenger
If you’d like to submit something of interest for next month’s newsletter, please fill out the following form any time before the end of business on posted day or send all applicable information to Morgan Rowe at uucsb.webchaplain@gmail.com
Intergenerational Worship: Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve: Intergenerational Service
Worship Leader: Rev. Lori & Rev. Niki
Worship Associate: TBD
Music: The UUCSB Pick-Up Choir – Our choir, directed by Ellie Rolnick, will offer special music and often supports the congregational singing. Make a joyful noise with us!
For our Sunday security, we lock the doors at 10:05. Ushers will monitor the doors until 10:15.
Worship: Blue Christmas & Church School
Blue Christmas
Worship Leader: Rev. Niki
Worship Associate: Sarah
Music: TBD
For our Sunday security, we lock the doors at 10:05. Ushers will monitor the doors until 10:15.