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.
~ Boldly Caring for Our Community ~
Grounded in God’s Love
Your donations continue to help sustain our mission work within the community.
Thank you. *DONATE *
Donations are being collected to support the Willey Carville family who were burned out of their home on May 10th. Our church family includes many who are related to the Carville family so we will be accepting donations in church OR donate using the link on our website (use the Missions option and include a reference: Carville fire/May 10) OR by sending checks to the church (14 School St. Lisbon Falls, ME 04252)
to the church.
Sunday Worship time: 9:30a.m. -10:30a.m. 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 MAY newsletter. Previous editions can be viewed on the Newsletter page.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Sunday MAY 28th +++ PENTECOST ++ Join us in church or on Facebook at 9:30 a.m. Wear RED in celebration of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. Leading the Sunday Service will be Pastor Elizabeth Bachelder Smith. Click here for the Order of Worship to read if you don’t have Facebook. Visit the Worship page for more about this service and past worship services.
Prayer List & Announcements for the week.
Saturday, May 27 – Dine-in or Take-out Baked Bean Supper ~ 4:30 – until we’re sold out. Baked beans, hot dogs, potato salad and coleslaw, dinner rolls and a slice of homemade pie! $9 per person. Drive up and take home to eat… or enjoy a delicious meal inside the church dining room.
Widow’s Fellowship – Monday, June 5th @ 11:30 – at the church. FREE. Community program.
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SAVE THE DATES!!
Moxie Festival – JULY 7-9, 2023 — stay tuned for great things being planned!
Neighbors Helping Neighbors 5K — Sept. 9th
JUST 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 __?_ Keep checking…
Widow’s Fellowship – Monday, June 5th @ 11:30 – at the church. Looking for some friendly support from other women who’ve lost their partner? Join others for a light lunch, some conversation, support, congeniality and christian fellowship. FREE. Community program. Open to ALL widows in the Lisbon community. Church membership not required. Contact: Ginny Barden (church# 353-4982)
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.
