All are warmly welcome at these upcoming events. If we can do something to make you feel more comfortable with us, be in touch! We would love to see you here.
Upcoming Events & Meetings
At the end of 2024, Loon Echo Land Trust launched a firewood bank to support members of the Lake Region community who are in need of wood fuel to heat their homes. The woodshed is designed to respond quickly to provide firewood to anyone who is experiencing a home heating crisis or who is in need of firewood for the heating season. Our High Street parking lot is the future site of the woodshed in Bridgton.
- When: Wednesday, July 23rd, 4pm – 5:30pm
- Where: Lake Region Woodshed lot across from UCC First Church, approximately 44 South High Street, Bridgton, ME. Park behind the church.
- What: We’ll go over some initial volunteer needs and brainstorm other opportunities together. This will be a chance for people to meet each other, learn more about the project, and help us get this thing off the ground. Some light lopping/site work may be included to tidy up the edges of the property. Snacks provided (it would be great if a couple folks could bring cookies). We are also looking for wood pallets to stack the firewood on. BYO pallet!
Community Launch & Celebration
- When: Sunday, August 3rd, mid-day (exact time to be finalized soon!)
- Where: Lake Region Woodshed lot across from UCC First Church, approximately 44 South High Street, Bridgton, ME. Park behind the church.
- Community-wide celebration to share information about the Woodshed and how to get involved, stack some wood, install a “Lake Region Woodshed” sign (to be created, that will be one of the volunteer opportunities!). Snacks provided.
We are happy to announce our toddler group continues to meet weekly! Come and join in the fun with your little person!
Exciting program for little ones and their grown ups! You are welcome to join us and experience some music and creative play. Free and open to all – we’re looking forward to seeing you here! (Parking and entrance are both behind the church.)
Please contact our office for dates and times!
Jeanette’s Closet is a free clothing room, open to all. The Closet offers clothing for all ages, footwear, household linens, and bedding. Come check it out Tuesday from 9 to 11 am downstairs in our Fellowship Hall.
Photos of Jeanette’s Closet, taken March 2025
This group meets weekly to hold church members and loved ones in prayer and study a book together. The current book is Rob Bell’s Love Wins.
Prayer group meets at 1:30 via ZOOM, Tuesday afternoons. Contact the church office for the zoom link.
This group will be on hiatus through July and August.
First Church Senior Choir meets weekly on Thursday evenings (7 to 9 pm) and Sunday mornings (9 to 10 am) for rehearsal. Are you interested in joining a robust and enthusiastic group of singers? Or looking for more information about the senior choir? Email our senior choir director Debbie at dowen@bridgtonucc.org.
Choir is on hiatus for the summer.
We have two offerings open to all:
- Wednesdays at 10 am: Calling all who are curious about scripture, hungry for community, and/or eager for a deeper connection to our sacred texts. Hosted by Rev. Emily in the church parlor. We will study the text(s) that will be read in the following Sunday’s service. No commitment is required and no attendance will be taken – come every week, or once in a while, or just drop in to connect with some good people, drink deeply of our sacred stories, and learn a thing or two. All ages, beliefs, and familiarity with the Bible are welcome. Please join us! This calls will meet monthly in the summer (June 11 is our June meeting) and resume weekly in September.
- Fridays at 2 pm, led by Debbie Owen: Joy, unity, and perseverance in faith. Do these sound like themes you’d like to explore with a small group of fellow spiritual travelers? Please consider joining us as we explore Paul’s very short letter to the Philippians. Paul wrote it while in prison, yet he encourages his readers to find joy in all circumstances and live in harmony, reflecting Christ’s humility. Discover how the message of Philippians can transform your perspective, inspire resilience, and deepen your relationship with God. This will be a truly uplifting time in your week! Fridays at 2 pm on the following dates: May 9 and 16, June 6 and 13. This class will be on hiatus through July and August.
Did you know that we have a robust Sunday School, Vacation Bible Camp, youth choir, and more offered here at First Church?
Check out our page on services offered for children and youth at first church to learn more!
At First Church, our goal for our youth choir is to provide opportunities for youth to develop a sense of belonging and connection to spiritual community through a variety of musical experiences like singing, playing instruments, creative expression, improvisation, composition, and through inclusive and accessible intergenerational collaboration.
Our youth choir is directed by Cassie Cooper-Ricci (they/them). Get to know Cassie on our staff page!
Youth aged 5 to 18 are invited to join our youth choir, and can join any week! (Children under the age of 5 can attend if accompanied by a parent.) Rehearsals take place on Sundays. Sessions will be in 6 to 8 week blocks and culminating in formal or informal music performance opportunities.
More details including rehearsal schedules can be found on our youth choir page (it is password protected; if you haven’t been given the password, please contact our office or our youth choir director to request access).
July 2025 calendar
