Paths to Wholeness -

In Mind

Study Group  once a week from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in the Library - sessions are from 6 to 8 weeks long.
Using either a book we all read or DVDs, we discuss such topics as how to read the Bible, what the Bible really says about homosexuality, and how can a loving God allow suffering. Recent studies include "Claiming the Promise" (a study of homosexuality and the Bible), Reading the Bible Again for the First Time by Marcus Borg, and  a DVD series entitled "Living the Questions", a collection of interviews, speeches, and discussions with prominent modern theologians on such topics as "thinking theologically" and "the myth of redemptive violence".

Discussion and Prayer Group: Sundays at noon in the Library
We discuss various topics such as how we can become a "green" church by
becoming more environmentally aware, what is the meaning of true Christian hospitality and how to be effective listeners.
Each hour ends with lifting up those in our church family in need of prayer.

Lectionary Bible Study: Monday evenings at 5:30 (Library)
This hour is based on the gospel reading for each coming Sunday as set out in the Revised Common Lectionary. We read the passage from a minimum of four different translations and primarily use the following discussion questions:
What word or phrase catches your attention?
What is the message of the passage?
How does the message intersect with your life?
What is God asking us to do?

Worship Re-told! Mondays at 3:30 pm at Dirigo Pines in "The Pub" on the 2nd floor! All are invited who wish to come! The hour+ is spent relaxing in front of the fire and discussing the scripture and sermon from the day before with those who were there and those who were unable to come. Our Dirigo Pines members want all to know that they are welcome on any/all Mondays!

Book Group: 7:00 pm on the 1st Friday of the month in The Gathering Place
Each month the group chooses a book to read and discuss. The time together is often quite lively! Books we have read include The Kite Runner, Blink, Confucius Lives Next Door, The Solace of Leaving Early, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and The Secret Life of Bees.

Movie Night: 6:30 pm on the last Friday of each month in the MacKenzie Room
Come and enjoy an evening of pizza, movie, and discussion (hmm...witty banter?!). Movies are chosen for their philosophical content or thought-provoking context, and lively dialog follows each viewing! Some selections in the recent past include Hairspray, What the Bleep Do We Know, and The Alphabet versus the Goddess.

Sunday School:

Infants - Preschool (10:00 - 11:30)
First Floor with Teig Choroszy and Stacy Trosper
(Teig is a 4th year nursing student at UMO and Stacy if a graduate student in forestry. They care for this class every Sunday.)

Grades K-8: 10:40-11:15 am
(These classes worship in the sanctuary until after the "Time With Children".)

Elementary Class (1 - 5)
Lower Level Room 001 (dark blue door)
Seasons of the Spirit Curriculum

Middle School Class (6 - 8)
Lower level Room 003 (red door)
Seasons of the Spirit Curriculum. 

High School(9-12)
Lower Level Room 002 (light blue door)
High schoolers will be in our worship service unless attending a special short term class session

In Body

Pilates Thursdays at 6 pm in the Gathering Place
Newcomers are welcome. The Instructor is Valerie Kitchen, and the cost is $7 per session or $48 for 8 sessions.

In Spirit

Sunday Morning Worship: 10:15 am
Our service welcomes all people. Please join us for worshiping God in word and music and prayer. (Sanctuary)

Meditation: an alternative way to worship, a quiet hour of contemplation
Sunday at 6 pm (MacKenzie Room)
Wednesday at 7:15 am (MacKenzie Room)

Nursing Home Services:
All are welcome to join us as we sing the favorite old hymns, pray, and visit with residents for a half hour monthly.
Orono Commons: 10:30 am on the 4th Tuesday
Dirigo Pines (Memory Loss Unit): 2:00 pm on the 1st Sunday of the month