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Chebeague United Methodist Church A Reconciling Congregation

Contact us at chebeagueislandumc@gmail.com or at 207.846.6987 www.chebeagueumc.org

COVID-19 Plans – At this point, we are not going to hold in-person worship. We will continue to evaluate this decision based on the recommendations from the CDC and our state governor.We believe social distancing is best to help minimize the spread of this disease and to keep people safe. However, even though we cannot physically be together, we can still connect with each other online. I will be continuing to find creative ways we can support one another, pray for one another, and experience community together. Please stay in touch with us on our website and on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/chebeagueislandumc) for the latest news and updates and ways to keep connected. I will also be using our Instagram page (@chebeagueislandumc) for communication.

One of the blessings of using more online resources and digital ways of gathering is that year-round and seasonal friends can be in closer connection. I am thankful for the opportunity this gives us to be in community together in new ways.

Right now our sanctuary and Parish House contine to be open. Please sanitize your hands upon entry to either space (there are stations for your use). While in the Parish House, please wipe down surfaces after use. Use elbows to open the door when exiting.

As always, please don’t hestitate to be in touch with me about any questions or concerns you have. I am praying for all of you in this time,

Peace, Melissa

Listening and Discernment Sessions – Sunday, April 26th and May 24 th Save the date for these next sessions for discerning CUMC’s relationship to the wider United Methodist denomination.At this point we anticipate doing these sessions online via Zoom . For these sessions, we will have people from our New England conference’s structure present to facilitate part of our conversation. These are held after Sunday morning worship. Interested in following our progress? Contact the office if you want to participate remotely or to receive updates via mail or email. You can also visit ne-discerners.org for updates on all the changes happening in the larger United Methodist Church denomination.

Food Pantry – We’re in need of extra donations – food and financial – to help provide community assistance during this uncertain time. Leave goods in the Parish House. Our list of needs:

Frozen turkey breast Frozen meatballs Frozen vegetables Onions Potatoes Pasta and sauce Apple Sauce Shelf Stable Milk Taco Kits

Oatmeal Rice Flour and yeast

Mixes (quick bread, cookies) Crackers (saltines, graham) Canned fish (tuna and sardines) Hydration fluid (Gatorade, pedialyte) Condiments Paper Products Laundry detergent

(small) Dish soap (small) Fresh foods when possible Kids snacks

Vegetable oil (small) Whole Wheat Bread (w/o seeds) Canned soup (chicken noodle, chicken with rice, veggie)

Vision: To be a people of diverse traditions who welcome, worship, serve, and find joy together.

Mission: To know and work with our neighbors near and far as we grow in God’s love together.

Values: Community Creativity Fellowship Inclusivity Rootedness Innovation

Know that the doors of this church are always open. When the world is heavy and you need a quiet space to pray, meditate, read, or simply be, the lights are on outside and the sanctuary is available for you.

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APRIL 2020 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR