Welcome to the website for Lisbon United Methodist Church in Lisbon Falls, Maine. We are glad that you have dropped by and hope you will find lots of useful information among these pages. Learn more…
Join us for our Sunday Worship services in church AND on Facebook. ALL are welcome.
Grounded in God’s Love
Your donations continue to help sustain our mission work within the community.
Thank you. *DONATE *
to the church.
Sunday Worship time: 9:30 a.m. -10:30. First Sunday of each month we celebrate communion (in church or at home).
Read about the ongoing works of discipleship and community outreach happening each month in the MARCH newsletter. Previous editions can be viewed on the Newsletter page.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Sunday, MARCH 19, 2023 ++ 4th Sunday of Lent ++ Join us in church at 9:30 a.m. or follow along on Facebook. Leading the Service will be Pastor Elizabeth Bachelder Smith. Click the link for the Order of Worship if you want to read it without the Facebook livestream. Visit the Worship page for more about this service and past worship services.
Prayer List & Announcements for the week. Lenten Prayer
Breakfast with the Bunny – Saturday, April 1st from 8-10am – at the church, We will be serving a FREE breakfast consisting of pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee AND the little ones will be taking home a treat from the Easter Bunny. We will be collecting donations for a local animal shelter, such as food, treats, blankets, toys, etc. Bring the family (and the camera) for a relaxing morning together.
EASTER Sunday is APRIL 9th! Celebrate the Risen Christ and the birth of Christianity! Halleluia!!
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SAVE THE DATES!!
SAT., MAY 13th 9am – 1pm SPRING FLING! Annual PLANT SALE~BAKE SALE + CHICKEN BBQ!!
Red Cross Blood Drive — May 1st, 2023 12:30-5:00pm Register now to help save a life! Online: redcrossblood.org Sponsor code: Lisbon UMC or contact Gwen Rioux (353-6814).
Widow’s Fellowship – 1st Monday each month @ 12:00 noon – at the church. Looking for some friendly support from other women who’ve lost their partner? Join us for a light lunch, some conversation, support, congeniality and Christian fellowship. FREE. Community program. Open to ALL widows within the Lisbon community. Contact: Ginny Barden (church# 353-4982) Next gathering will be in APRIL (when the weather is better).
JUST for SENIORS – If you are looking for a place to gather to learn about various topics, join us for our programs in partnership with the Lisbon Public Library and other local groups.
The next program will be offered ___ TBD
Prayer Shawl Ministry program –(Ongoing) — Do you know anyone who may benefit from the calming spiritual grace of a warm shawl? See below for details…
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Resources for caring for aging loved ones:
CARING.COM — resources for Senior care and in-home care in Maine
A Place for Mom -(or Dad…) assistance with care facility placement
SeniorsPlus (Lewiston) – resources and assistance for seniors and caregivers
Meals for Seniors/Shut-ins Ministry – We have a team of members currently visiting and providing light meals to several local senior citizens within the local community who live alone to let them know that someone cares and is thinking of them. If you know of anyone or would like to join our team, please contact the church. Read more …
Just for Seniors – Dates currently vary each month. Social space open from 1pm to 3pm. Stop in and see what’s going on! There’s no obligation to join or to stay… but you may just miss out on seeing someone you know or learning something new…
Prayer Shawl Ministry program –(Ongoing) — Do you know anyone who may benefit from the calming spiritual grace of a warm shawl? The church has several shawls, hand made by our church members, that have been stitched with prayer and well-wishes for the recipient and then blessed during worship service. They are free for the giving. Contact Pastor Elizabeth to coordinate a time and place for pick-up. For more information on the spiritual comfort program, Prayer Shawl Ministry.
Choir Rehearsal – Do you like to sing? Join the choir on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. (with some exceptions) for rehearsal & perform songs of praise during the Sunday Services. Contact: Deb Greim, Music Director.
Visit the “Worship” page for options to viewing all of our Sunday broadcasts and worship bulletins.
Looking for a place to hold a meeting or family event gathering? Consider using our spaces. Visit Facilities and building use pages offering guidelines and fees.
[Current Covid-19 safe practices: social distancing, facemask optional for indoor activities.] COVID-19 Reopening Guidelines
Regularly scheduled Gatherings:
Bible Study – – If you’re interested, Contact Pastor Elizabeth for details: pastor@lisbonumchurch.org
Evening Circle – meetings will be held at the church 1st Sunday of each month at approx. 10:30 a.m. – following the Sunday service .. Contact Carolyn Jones for information 353-4982.
Afternoon Circle – 3rd Wed. each month @ 11:30 a.m. – Contact Carolyn Jones for location, carpooling available (suspended for now)
Widow’s Fellowship – 1st Monday each month @ 12:00 noon – at the church. Contact: Ginny Barden (church# 353-4982) Open to ALL widows within the Lisbon community.
