Shared Plate in October
Posted on: Sunday, October 4, 2026 It is our practice to give away 100% of the riches collected in each week's offering.
In October, 50% of our collection is for the Interfaith Fuel Fund, a mission of the Greater Belfast Area Ministerium (GBAM.) IFF is a community program that provides assistance to qualified individuals and families in need. This assistance helps cover the cost of heating oil, propane, kerosene or electric utilities.
This winter with the increased cost of oil, it is feared that fewer people will benefit from the program and/or received less assistance. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Each week of this church year, the other half goes to Niweskok - a collaboration of native food and medicine providers with a goal of re-matriating Wabanaki lifeways through engaging with their kinship responsibilities, and reclaiming traditional foods and healing. They prioritize restoring the Penobscot Bay region as a Wabanaki food hub.
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Pastor's Message
Posted on: Saturday, September 5, 2026 Dear UUCB,
This month we’ll talk about “Courage”. Of course, when I hear the word courage I can’t help but think about fear. I don’t believe they are opposites. I believe we’ve all learned by now that courage is something we choose, it’s behavioral. It’s something we show in spite of fear, in the face of it. The opposite of fear then, isn’t courage…but maybe its acceptance, not in the giving up, I can’t change it kind of way…but in the it is what it is and I will do what I can kind of way. What is courage to you? What is the antidote to fear? Why can some people behave bravely and others can’t? Maybe we’ll dive into some of this in our small groups, our worship services and our one-on-one conversations.
I hope you’ll look through this month's newsletter for information on our Vespers Services restarting. I’ll also offer a series of “UU and You” classes on zoom this month and into November. We’ll cover UU History, UU theology, and UU specific to our church here in Belfast. This is for anyone and everyone connected to our church no matter how long you’ve been around, and it will be especially good for anyone considering membership here. We’ll hold a new member ceremony on Sunday November 15 . See the invitation below if you are interested.
You may have seen or heard that there are lots of volunteer opportunities currently open here at UUCB. I’d love to talk with you more about them if you are interested. Are you excited by the idea of a community Thanksgiving dinner? Would you be willing to coordinate a team of enthusiastic volunteers to make sure it happens? Have you loved our New Year’s Eve Bistro fundraiser? Do you want to help facilitate that event this year? Reach out anytime to ask questions or get more info. mccormickar11@gmail.com
Don’t forget our Congregational Meeting on Sunday October 25, right after church. There’s so much information to share and it’s a great time to connect more deeply with the workings of this incredible congregation.
I hope that this month is full of opportunities to behave courageously, to learn from helpful fear and to let go of unnecessary anxieties. May we have moments of rest between the call to action these times hold.
Much Love,
Rev. Amy
Clothes Needed for Our Annual Clothes Sale ~ November 13 & 14
Posted on: Tuesday, August 18, 2026We’re now accepting donations of clean clothes in good condition (no stains or tears) until November 8 at the church. This includes jerseys, shirts, sweaters, outerwear, dresses, 2-piece outfits and accessories of jewelry, hats, scarves, gloves, belts. We aren’t taking pants, shoes, socks, underwear, or sleepwear. Nor are we taking children’s clothing.
If you want to be part of the fun the week of November 8 as we set up and sell clothes, let us know you’d like to volunteer. The annual clothing sale is one of the church’s biggest fundraisers.
For More Info: Email Jane Dopheide
