Upcoming events at UUCSB & beyond
Share the Plate! May 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 The Minister's Discretionary Fund which allows Rev. Lori to minister to people in our community, primarily within the UUCSB congregation, who find themselves in financial need.
This is an interactive calendar. Click on a highlighted square to find out more about what’s going on on that day! Or, below, you can scroll through the list of upcoming events.
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SURJ Biddeford Saco Social Justice Demonstration
Join in solidarity over social justice issues every Friday!
Worship: Mother’s Day and The Love That Grows Us
Awakening Curiosity: Mother’s Day and The Love That Grows Us
Worship Leader: Rev. Lori
Worship Associate: Teague
Music: TBA
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
Join us monthly on the second Tuesday for kit making for the unhoused. We will are ssembling kits from the donations provided for spring/summer needs.
SURJ Biddeford Saco Social Justice Demonstration
Join in solidarity over social justice issues every Friday!
Worship: What Does Your Inner Voice Have to Say?
Awakening Curiosity: What Does Your Inner Voice Have to Say?
Worship Leader: Rev. Niki
Worship Associate: Jane P.
Music: TBA
For our Sunday security, we lock the doors at 10:05. Ushers will monitor the doors until 10:15.
Meet, Greet & Ask: Community Forum with your "Let's Try It!" Board
Your elected Board of Trustees has been hard at work since July. We have been learning a great deal about leadership and we would like to share some of that with you through several after-worship conversations.
In May, we will be discussing the Church Budget and how it works.
We hope that many of you can attend. We will share the information in other ways for those of you who can't make it.
Religious Education Exploration Committee
We’re excited to invite you to the next Religious Exploration Committee meeting on Sunday, May 17th from 12:30–2:00 PM in the Parlor! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, share ideas, and help shape the future of our RE program. We’ll be talking about upcoming events and dreaming together about what’s ahead for our growing committee. All are warmly welcome—come lend your voice and be part of the conversation!
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.
SURJ Biddeford Saco Social Justice Demonstration
Join in solidarity over social justice issues every Friday!
Worship: Lead with Curiosity
Awakening Curiosity: Lead with Curiosity
Worship Leader: Rev. Myra
Worship Associate: Charlie
Music: Pick-Up Choir
For our Sunday security, we lock the doors at 10:05. Ushers will monitor the doors until 10:15.
Meet, Greet & Ask: Community Forum with your "Let's Try It!" Board
Your elected Board of Trustees has been hard at work since July. We have been learning a great deal about leadership and we would like to share some of that with you through several after-worship conversations.
In May, we will be discussing the Church Budget and how it works.
We hope that many of you can attend. We will share the information in other ways for those of you who can't make it.
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.
SURJ Biddeford Saco Social Justice Demonstration
Join in solidarity over social justice issues every Friday!
Circle Dinner Evening
What are Circle Suppers? They are small (6+) potluck dinners, held in members’ homes, which bring friends, newcomers, and members of our congregation together to share food and get acquainted. These dinners are a good way to bring people closer, to get to know people in ways that we cannot on Sunday mornings or at committee meetings, and to get a mix of diKerent people than we might normally encounter.
Worship: New Member Sunday ~ Gratitude for New Beginnings
Awakening Curiosity: New Member Sunday ~ Gratitude for New Beginnings
Worship Leader: Rev. Lori
Worship Associate: TBA
Music: Elisha Cicio
For our Sunday security, we lock the doors at 10:05. Ushers will monitor the doors until 10:15.
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!
SURJ Biddeford Saco Social Justice Demonstration
Join in solidarity over social justice issues every Friday!
Worship: Many Hands, One Living Faith ~ Celebrating Ministries Sunday
Flourishing Together: Many Hands, One Living Faith ~ Celebrating Ministries Sunday
Worship Leader: Ministries Teams
Worship Associate: Team
Music: Myra Robinson
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
Join us monthly on the second Tuesday for kit making for the unhoused. We will are ssembling kits from the donations provided for spring/summer needs.
SURJ Biddeford Saco Social Justice Demonstration
Join in solidarity over social justice issues every Friday!
Worship: The Holy Work We Do Together
Flourishing Together: The Holy Work We Do Together
Worship Leader: Rev. Lori
Worship Associate: Hayley
Music: TBA
For our Sunday security, we lock the doors at 10:05. Ushers will monitor the doors until 10:15.
School Street Coffeehouse: Pride Concert with Kate Fiano and Friends
Join us in welcoming Maine’s 2025 singer songwriter winner, Kate Fiano, and other guests for a night of music and fellowship celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community.
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.
SURJ Biddeford Saco Social Justice Demonstration
Join in solidarity over social justice issues every Friday!
Worship: Flower Communion
Flourishing Together: Flower Communion
Worship Leader: Rev. Lori
Worship Associate: Rev. Niki
Music: 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.
Religious Education Exploration Committee
You’re invited to join the Religious Education Exploration Committee in the Parlor! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, share ideas, and help shape the future of our RE program. We’ll be talking about upcoming events and dreaming together about what’s ahead for our growing committee. All are warmly welcome—come lend your voice and be part of the conversation!
Saco/Biddeford Kit Making for the Unhoused
Join us monthly on the second Tuesday for kit making for the unhoused. We will are ssembling kits from the donations provided for spring/summer needs.
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.
Religious Education Exploration Committee RETREAT
You’re invited to join the Religious Education Exploration Committee in the Parlor for an extended brainstorming “retreat”! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, share ideas, and help shape the future of our RE program. We’ll be talking about upcoming events and dreaming together about what’s ahead for our growing committee. All are warmly welcome—come lend your voice and be part of the conversation!
Religious Education Exploration Committee
You’re invited to join the Religious Education Exploration Committee in the Parlor! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, share ideas, and help shape the future of our RE program. We’ll be talking about upcoming events and dreaming together about what’s ahead for our growing committee. All are warmly welcome—come lend your voice and be part of the conversation!
Saco/Biddeford Kit Making for the Unhoused
Join us monthly on the second Tuesday for kit making for the unhoused. We will are ssembling kits from the donations provided for spring/summer needs.
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.
Religious Education Exploration Committee
You’re invited to join the Religious Education Exploration Committee in the Parlor! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, share ideas, and help shape the future of our RE program. We’ll be talking about upcoming events and dreaming together about what’s ahead for our growing committee. All are warmly welcome—come lend your voice and be part of the conversation!
Religious Education Exploration Committee
You’re invited to join the Religious Education Exploration Committee in the Parlor! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, share ideas, and help shape the future of our RE program. We’ll be talking about upcoming events and dreaming together about what’s ahead for our growing committee. All are warmly welcome—come lend your voice and be part of the conversation!
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.
Religious Education Exploration Committee
You’re invited to join the Religious Education Exploration Committee in the Parlor! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, share ideas, and help shape the future of our RE program. We’ll be talking about upcoming events and dreaming together about what’s ahead for our growing committee. All are warmly welcome—come lend your voice and be part of the conversation!
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.
Religious Education Exploration Committee
You’re invited to join the Religious Education Exploration Committee in the Parlor! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, share ideas, and help shape the future of our RE program. We’ll be talking about upcoming events and dreaming together about what’s ahead for our growing committee. All are warmly welcome—come lend your voice and be part of the conversation!
Stewardship Sunday & Pot Luck Lunch
Please Join Us: Stewardship Worship Service at 10
followed by Pot Luck Lunch & Kickoff of ‘26-’27 Canvass Campaign!
Worship: The Work of Our Hands, The Hope of Our Hearts
Awakening Curiosity: The Work of Our Hands, The Hope of Our Hearts
Worship Leader: Rev. Lori
Worship Associate: Kelsey
Music: Pick-Up Choir
For our Sunday security, we lock the doors at 10:05. Ushers will monitor the doors until 10:15.
School Street Coffeehouse: Sam Robbins
Join us in welcoming singer songwriter Sam Robbins to the the Coffeehouse!
SURJ Biddeford Saco Social Justice Demonstration
Join in solidarity over social justice issues every Friday!
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 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: MOFA Sunday
Embracing Possibility: MOFA Sunday
Worship Leader: MOFA Team
Worship Associate: TBA
Music: Pick-Up Choir
For our Sunday security, we lock the doors at 10:05. Ushers will monitor the doors until 10:15.
National Faith + Climate Forum
Live Streamed + In Person at
Host Locations Nationwide • Open to All!
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.
SURJ Biddeford Saco Social Justice Demonstration
Join in solidarity over social justice issues every Friday!
Earth Day Celebration Clean Up
Join Saco Parks & Rec for the annual Earth Day Celebration Clean Up!
Meet at the Saco Community Center to check in, then disperse to Saco Parks for clean up.
School Street Coffeehouse: Dan Blakeslee
Join us in welcoming singer songwriter Dan Blakeslee to the the Coffeehouse!
Community Forum: Mission & Communication
Congregational Forum #2: Mission and Communication
Mission Statement
An effective mission statement is used to guide decision making and communicate who we are. Mission statements can and should evolve over time, and updating ours has been on the agenda for years. We have collected input for the last 1-1/2 years. A team of Board Members examined the input and formed a team which prepared this statement:
We are a welcoming spiritual home.
We serve our community and our world with Love
and act boldly for Justice and Peace.
We discussed it in a forum a few weeks ago gathered feedback. You are invited to continue to reflect on this statement. Our aim is to vote on a version that is "Safe enough to try and good enough for now," knowing we can continue the process as we try it out in the coming months
Our hope is to move forward with this statement after a vote at June's Annual Meeting. We would use it to move us into what comes next, like next year’s bicentennial celebration! This will be posted on a bulletin board, in the Messenger and in the bulletins for you to review. To share your thoughts about it, please send an email to rantho2000@gmail.com. We can also discuss it at the forum on Sunday.
All are welcome!
Worship: Earth Day in a Time of Political Denial
Embracing Possibility: Earth Day in a Time of Political Denial
Worship Leader: Rev. Lori
Worship Associate: Charlie
Music: Anne Wilkinson
For our Sunday security, we lock the doors at 10:05. Ushers will monitor the doors until 10:15.
SURJ Biddeford Saco Social Justice Demonstration
Join in solidarity over social justice issues every Friday!
Saco/Biddeford Kit Making for the Unhoused
The immediate needs are for camping equipment. And the need is right now. Biddeford issued an eviction to folks camped out near town, and so they are being moved and losing all of their belongings and thus seeking encampment elsewhere. For the next month the pressing needs are:
tents,
sleeping matts
sleeping bags
tarps
cooking stoves and gas
flashlights and batteries
Friends of Religious Education
We welcome all who wish to support our Religious Exploration: volunteers and participants.
Worship: Anything is Possible When You are a UU!
Embracing Possibility: Anything is Possible When You are a UU!
Worship Leader: Rev. Lori
Worship Associate: Sam R.
Music: Patrick Freeman
For our Sunday security, we lock the doors at 10:05. Ushers will monitor the doors until 10:15.
SURJ Biddeford Saco Social Justice Demonstration
Join in solidarity over social justice issues every Friday!
