The Rev. Anna Helen Zigmund died December 17 in Portland. Following her graduation from the Hartford Seminary in 1970, she was ordained here in our sanctuary. She later served our congregation as Minister of Christian Education for several years. She served in the Peace Corps and as pastor in several congregations, both UCC and United […]

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The First Parish Church, United Church of Christ in Gorham and its Pastor The Rev. David Butler, has invited the Churches of Cumberland Association to meet for its Annual Meeting on October 28, 2012. The Delegates will gather at 2:30 PM to receive reports, elect officers, and approve a budget for the upcoming year. The

At its August 23 meeting, the Church Council set up a small team to gather nominees to serve on a Search Committee for the Senior Pastor for our church.  The team is looking for a diverse group of 9 to 11 people: people of assorted ages, gender, occupation, interests and church involvement. A more detailed

Many of you may have seen in the Portland Press Herald the September 4th letter to the editor

We start the new program year and return to two services: 8:30 in the chapel and 10 a.m. in the sanctuary. Remember to bring water from a special place to add to the baptism font. Join us for the all church picnic immediately following worship. Pray for sunshine, and dress for fun. There will be a

Dear Friends: With the celebration of Elsa Peters’ ministry still fresh in our thoughts, we’re all asking what comes next. As our Council and congregation consider leadership for the future, now is the time for me to share my plan to retire as Senior Minister in June, 2013. With deep gratitude and rich memories I

If you weren’t able to attend worship on August 19th, the video of the service is now available for viewing.