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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 – Currently the Parish House and Sanctuary are available for reserved uses. Contact the church office for more details and to schedule use of the space. Our priority is to continue to keep everyone safe and healthy. Visit www.chebeagueumc.org/current-events for links to all our gatherings. For any event, visit www.zoom.us and enter in the meeting ID first, and then the password 20152020 when prompted. Send questions to chebeagueislandumc@gmail.com.

Thursdays at 1 PM , Ever wonder how to address issues like hunger and poverty from a faith perspective? Gloria Brown will be leading a Bible Study based on Bible Study using The Social Justice Bible Challenge by Marek P. Zabriski. Email her at gjbrown58a@ gmail.com for more information! Meeting ID: 232 499 191

Sundays at 10 AM, We will be offering a mix of indoor and outdoor worship gatherings. For indoor services, we are asking everyone to wear masks, practice physical distancing, and sanitize hands upon entry. When the sanctuary receives WiFi, we will be offering a remote option for worship as well. More information at www.chebeagueumc.org/worship.

Sign up for our enewsletter on our website. Visit our FB (https://www.facebook.com/chebeagueislandumc) for additional information and opportunities.

Special Music and Sunday School – Volunteer Opportunities! This summer, we’re looking for soloists, instrumentalists, or small ensembles to offer their gifts and talents during Sunday worship for special music. Contact Melissa at ml.yosuadavis@gmail.com for more information.

We’re also looking for a team to help relaunch our children’s programming in the fall. Curriculum is provided – we’d love folks companion our kids with crafts, mission projects, and stories. Talk to Melissa for more details. Summer Reading Group -- Attend any or all sessions! Sunday, August 15 th , 4 PM: Remake the World by Astra Taylor. For details see the church website: http://www.chebeagueumc.org/current-events.html or email Gloria Brown: gjbrown58a@gmail.com. Sessions will be over Zoom and also hosted at the Chebeague Island Library. Kindness BINGO! We all are recovering from the challenges of this past year, so let’s remember to be kind to ourselves and to others this summer. Pick up a BINGO card with activities for individuals and families to make this summer one of kindness and compassion. Pick one up at the Parish House during office hours or during worship – or at other locations throughout the island! Have a BINGO (or two or three?) Turn in your card at the church office to pick a prize.

Disaffiliation Update: Following the New England Annual Conference’s vote to ratify our disaffiliation agreement, and having successfully reached our goal for the “Keep the Buildings” campaign, our next steps are approving new church bylaws and winding up the Chebeague UMC. We’ll keep you posted. You can find the latest information, as well as how to connect and learn what’s been going on, at www.chebeagueumc.org/disaffiliation.

Food Pantry Notes Financial support in the form of Hannafords gift cards as well as access to local foods and other staples will continue to be available for those in need. Delivery options: Hannafords to Go with John Wilkinson picking up and delivering to the boat - John’s number is (207) 671-8305, Whole Foods (using Amazon Prime), and Native Maine Direct. Kel Hanley (814) 876-6792 or Polly Wentworth (207) 233-8382 will be happy to assist you in setting up an online account. If you are in need or know of someone who is in need, please contact Denise Hamilton, the Church representative for the Food Pantry, at (207)838-6107.

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AUGUST 2021 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR