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Second Congregational is an Open and Affirming congregation. Learn more...
"Safe Passage" Conversation - Rosie, Anna, Ed, Shirley
CHIP Day 2019 - David + Bob + Zach
Haggett Window Has Returned - Repaired & Rejuvenated!
Haggett Window Has Returned - Repaired & Rejuvenated!
Haiti Youth Choir Dinner
Haiti Youth Choir Dinner
Celebrating the Organ - 8-25-2019
Creation Series 7/21/2019
Basking Ridge Workcampers 2019
Ecumenical Gathering 6/20/19 - Plan assistance for asylum seekers in Portland Maine
Ecumenical Groups Honored by Midcoast United Way
Celebration for LA Grads: Katie Haoran Jemma
Robert Breckenridge 1st Year Class in Luanshya 2Feb2019
175th Anniversary Series - Celebrating Our Pastors 11/25/2018
Sentence Sermon
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” John 8:12
Recent Sermons
- 8/4/2019 Communion With God August 4, 2019
- 5/26/2019 These Times Are Really Something May 26, 2019
- 3/3/2019 Set the World on Fire March 3, 2019
- 2/24/2019 Let God’s Light Shine Through February 24, 2019
Sermon Archives
Worship Service ─ Sundays at 10:00 AM
We hope that you’ll join us for worship at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday Mornings and stay for a social time afterward in our Fellowship Hall.
Holy Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. All are welcome to participate in this sacrament.
Nursery care is available every Sunday, and Sunday School is offered every Sunday during the school year.
Videos of Church Events
MUSIC FROM EASTER SUNDAY ~ APRIL 21, 2019 : The Tower Ringers handbell choir and the Chancel Choir offered this music during the Easter Sunday worship service at the Second Congregational Church, UCC, in Newcastle, Maine. Jane Wilmot is the Minister of Music at the church and directs both choirs. Rev. Charlene C. Corbett is the pastor. Turn on your speakers. Enjoy.
SECOND CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH – CELEBRATING 175 YEARS – 2018 Year-in-Review
Enjoy this slide show of various events that took place during 2018. The slides were shown during worship on February 24, 2019. Thanks go to numerous shutterbugs for capturing the images, and to Hannah McGhee for bringing it all together. Turn on your speakers, sit back and enjoy!
SINGERS AND DINGERS ENJOY A VALENTINES DAY PARTY: Members of the Chancel Choir and the Handbell Choir took time between rehearsals on Thursday for a little Valentine’s Day Fun. Jane Wilmot choreographed the gathering … and was surprised by a Singing Valentine delivered by a quartet from the Nor’easters Barbershop Chorus. Not to be outdone, an impromptu “Singers & Dingers Accidental Quartet” also provided some musical entertainment.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. Day Community Worship 1/21/2019 – video of service
2017 YEAR IN REVIEW: Here is the slide show that was shown during worship on January 28, 2018 ─ the year 2017 in review. Enjoy!
2016 YEAR IN REVIEW: Here is the slide show that was shown January 29, 2017 ─ the year 2016 in review.
News & Events ─ Coming Up
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2019 – COMMIS-SIONING SERVICE: This Sunday we will recognize and celebrate our members and friends who are serving on our Church Assembly and our Ministry Teams. There also will be a blessing of the stained glass “Haggett” window that recently was returned after extensive refurbishment and repair.
Shirley Tawney will read our scripture passages: Romans 12:1-18 . Pastor Char Corbett will share her sermon “A Holy Sacrifice”.
Shirley Tawney and Rick Hagen will be greeters in the Narthex while John Merrill will greet at the elevator. Kathy Dunton and Kristin Brown will be the ushers.
CHURCH DIRECTORY PHOTOS – UPDATE: We have added another date, Wednesday, September 18th for photo appointments. There are plenty of appointment slots left on 9/18 from 2-7 PM, and we would love to have everyone included in a “complete” and up-to-date directory of friends and members. Please see Mary Bausch at church this Sunday (before or after worship) to make your appointment or call her at 563-7981.
Also, we would love to have some volunteers in Fellowship Hall during the “Photo Days” 9/18, 9/24 and 9/25, to greet and sign in folks at appointment times. Thanks in advance for stepping up to a key volunteer few hours! Please let Mary know when you will be available.
NEW PEW BROCHURES: Look for a recently updated brochure (graphics, pictures and contact information) in your pews. And give thanks to Hannah McGhee for her efforts.
JOHN ANDREWS OUTREACH FUND 2019: The application period for grants to be disbursed in 2019 closed as of 7/15/2019. Awards will be announced in the Fall.
Please visit our Outreach page for complete information about the Fund and the application process.
