Old South Church First Congregational Church of Farmington
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    • Are We Right For You?
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What's New at Old South?

Tuesday, March 28th:  Iconic PEI Fiddler Richard Wood Returns To Old South Church
2023 is promising to be a great year with the calendar being filled with incredible live music. Tuesday, March 28, the legendary PEI fiddler, Richard Wood returns to Old South Church with guest musician Keelin Wedge. Admission $20 adults, seniors (65+) and students $15. Doors will open at 6:30pm. Concert begins at 7pm. On-line ticket link with small processing fee is https://square.link/u/2elMe4Gn, or reserved by calling 207-491-5919 or at the door. 
Named by MacLean’s Magazine as one of the Top 100 Canadians to watch in the 21st Century, 5x ECMA, multi-Music PEI Award-winning Richard WOOD has blown away sold-out audiences around the globe with his traditional-born, fiery-brand of Celtic music. Richard has played for Prime Ministers, Governor Generals, Queen Elizabeth II, princes, princesses, King Charles III, and the Emperor of Japan, but he is most proud to have entertained Canada’s Armed Forces in the North Pole, Bosnia, & TWICE in Afghanistan.
Richard WOOD’s lucrative 30 year career includes highlights such as touring with musical heavyweights like SHANIA TWAIN and THE CHIEFTAINS, and performing around the world at places like the Lincoln Centre, the Kennedy Centre, and the prestigious CARNEGIE HALL. Wood has appeared on special televised events and programs such as THE TONIGHT SHOW, GOOD MORNING AMERICA, and treasured Canadian programs of days-gone-by like UP HOME TONIGHT and THE RITA MacNEIL SHOW. Richard also performed for a special Canada Day on PARLIAMENT HILL which was nationally televised by CBC in front of a live audience of over 100,000.
His Canadian Folk Music Award-nominated and ECMA award-winning 8th album, UNBROKEN, was mastered by legendary, multi-Grammy Award winning Bob Ludwig from Gateway Studios.
Along with winning countless championships as both a step dancer and fiddler, Richard has also earned the Don Messer Memorial Trophy. TWICE!
One of Prince Edward Island’s best exports and always the proud island ambassador, Richard has brought his highly sought-after, energetic brand of music around the world, touring extensively in Australia, Europe, Asia, and all across North America.
"The best or more precisely, the most entertaining fiddler I have ever seen." Shetland Times
“Richard has the Fire of a Rock God and all of the Talent and Skill of a Master Musician”. Time Out magazine, London, UK.
For more information about Richard Wood visit www.rwood.ca
Photo courtesy of Faye Wood
Sound and Lights sponsors for this performance are Patriot Renewables and County Seat Realty
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Ongoing


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Old South Community Lunch | 3rd Saturday of the month | 12:00 noon

​Prepare or serve lunch to our neighbors the second Saturday of each month (September through June).  If you can't come Saturday mornings, join the peeling-and-prep party the day before! Please contact Stan Wheeler for more information. 


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The Pancakery |  
​First Sunday of the Month

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UMF students are warmly invited to a free brunch, hosted by the Jr. Youth Group. We have a selection of "grab-and-go" fare, as well as hearty sit-down favorites. ing lot.



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Coat and Cupboard
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Our coat re-homing mission provided by our youth. We 
welcome members of the community to select warm coats, blankets, and more. 
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If you have gently-used outerwear that you'd like to donate, please contact Jodie, or drop off the items at the church (there are drop-off bins in the Vestry and by the Newman Wing door).

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Annie's Bean Pole
Annie's Bean Pole reopens at Old South! Old South's Outreach, Justice and Witness Program has taken over the operation of Annie's Beanpole, a medical equipment lending library. All equipment is free of charge and with no due dates, to those who cannot afford it. Items include wheelchairs, shower seats, toilet extenders, bedside commodes, bed rails, OT devices, walkers, crutches, and exercise equipment. Hospital beds are not available. Donations of good quality medical equipment are gratefully accepted. Please contact the church at 778-0424 for more information. 
Annie's is located in the Old South Church building at the Newman Wing entrance. 



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Clynk bags
Clynk Bags are available in the vestry entrance

Each green bag is labeled with Old South's registration number. Filled bags can be scanned and turned in at any Hannaford Store or the church.
​A portion of bottle deposit funds will be donated to the Franklin Association Honduras Partnership, with the remaining funds designated for the church.


Retirees Lunch | First Monday of every month | 12:00 p.m.
​Covid Update: On hold until further notice

Join us for a meal and fellowship on the first Monday of every month.

Who We Are
Our Vision & Values
Our History
Meet Our Staff
Our Denomination
Open & Affirming
Building Use
New Here?
Welcome
Are We Right for You?
What to Expect
Families with Children
Directions
Fellowship & Worship
Worship
Music
Sermons
Spiritual Life
Children & Youth
Adults
Giving Back
Serving Our Church
Serving Our Community
Giving
Ways to Give
Five for Five Congregation
Get Connected
Church Calendar
Newsletter
News & Events
Weather Closures
Contact Us
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235 Main Street
Farmington, ME 04938
Tel: 207.778.0424
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday
Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sundays, with coffee hour to follow

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