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October 14, 2009
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Pumpkins

State Youth Fall Convention

Mardi Gras in November

Seeking organist/choir director

Seeking Sunday School coordinator

Pilgrim Hymnals available

Forum on Marriage Equality in Fort Kent

BTS Open House for Prospective Students

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1.  Being a Christian is like being a pumpkin. God lifts you up, 
takes you in, and washes all the dirt off of you. He opens you up, 
touches you deep inside and scoops out all the yucky stuff-- including 
the seeds of doubt, hate, greed, etc. Then He carves you a new smiling 
face and puts His light inside you to shine for all the world to see.
 Happy Fall!      

2.  STATE YOUTH COUNCIL FALL CONVENTION  is October 16-18 at Pilgrim Lodge.  All youth, Grades 9-12 are eligible to attend.  It is a weekend of fun, food, fellowship and faith.   Check out www.mainesyc.org  for more information and registration forms about this AWESOME weekend and to learn more about YOUR State Youth Council. 

3.  MARDI GRAS IN NOVEMBER    Saturday, November 14 at Saco First Parish, UCC, from 5:30 to 8 PM      Have you been to New Orleans on a Mission Trip?   Are you getting ready to go to N.O. on a Mission Trip?   Are you interested in knowing more about NOLA  Mission Trips throughout the conference?   The newly formed Maine Conference Disaster Relief Committee invites YOU to this great evening of entertainment, live Jazz Band, and a guest speaker, The Rev. Allan Coe, who is the minister for Disaster Relief of the South Central Conference, UCC Disaster Response Ministry.  Mardi Gras dress is optional.  Dinner is provided, please bring a side dish or dessert to share.  For more information or to RSVP:  Loriwhit@maine.rr.com (Lori Whittemore) or (207) 699-8991 or kris@firstparishsaco.org  (Kris Galasyn) or (207) 283-3771

4.  Warm, friendly small-town church seeks a part-time music/choir director and organist.  We are seeking someone with a good understanding of the role of music in a worship service, who brings creativity to music direction and accompaniment, and who can work in a variety of musical styles.  Salary negotiable.  Please call Rev. Tim LeConey at (207)935-3227 or e-mail at tleconey@fairpoint.net.

5.  The Bar Harbor Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, seeks an enthusiastic part-time Sunday School coordinator for preschool through grade 12. For more information, please contact Rev. Dr. Sandra Reed, smreed@barharborucc.org or call 207 288-3280.

6.  The Conference received a call today from a church in Connecticut which has a large number of Pilgrim Hymnals (over 300) that they would be willing to give to a church who needs them.  If you are interested, please contact Jonathan Morgan at jonathan.morgan@1stchurchsimsbury.org

7.  Forum on Marriage Equality, Saturday, October 24 at 4 PM at Christ Congregational Church, 58 Pleasant Street, Fort Kent. Katy Jayne from the Maine Civil Liberties Union will be speaking. For more information call 834-5555.

8.  Bangor Theological Seminary Open House for Prospective Students
BTS will be hosting an “Open House” at the BTS Portland Campus, 159 State Street, on Saturday October 24th from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
We invite you to explore opportunities for theological education at BTS. Learn about classes, degree programs, and financial aid as you speak with faculty, staff, and students. Lunch will be provided.
For more information or to reserve a space, call Fae Gilbride, Assistant Director of Admissions and Financial Aid: 800-287-6781 x126,sign up online at http://www.bts.edu/prospective/visit.htm   or  email fgilbride@bts.edu. A similar event will be offered at the Bangor campus on November 18th.