What's New at Old South?
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Pilgrim Lodge Registration Now Open
Registration for Pilgrim Lodge is now open. Camps are not just for youth! Check out “Vintage Ventures” for campers age 55 and older; “Women at the Well” for ladies; and “Family Get Away Weekend” for all ages. Information about the different programs may be found at: http://www.pilgrimlodge.org/camps/ and registration is online at: http://www.pilgrimlodge.org/register-for-camp/ Scholarship is available through the Maine Conference. Please contact Phyllis in the church office if you need additional information.
Pilgrim Lodge Registration Now Open
Registration for Pilgrim Lodge is now open. Camps are not just for youth! Check out “Vintage Ventures” for campers age 55 and older; “Women at the Well” for ladies; and “Family Get Away Weekend” for all ages. Information about the different programs may be found at: http://www.pilgrimlodge.org/camps/ and registration is online at: http://www.pilgrimlodge.org/register-for-camp/ Scholarship is available through the Maine Conference. Please contact Phyllis in the church office if you need additional information.
Fara | Tuesday, May 1st | 7:00 pm | Sanctuary
On Tuesday, May 1st, childhood friends, Jennifer Austin, Kristan Harvey, Jeana Leslie and Catriona Price, known as Fara, will take the stage, piano creating a fiery sound steeped in the music of Orkney with three fiddles and piano. These four musicians have taken their place at the forefront of today's Scottish folk scene.
Fara has performed across the UK and Europe with an exciting show full of energetic fiddles, masterfully played piano and rich harmonies. The ladies of Fara incorporate a mix of original compositions and traditional Orkney tunes creating a diverse, but individual sound. Tickets will be $15 adults, students $10/$5. For more information go to Faramusic.co.uk.
On Tuesday, May 1st, childhood friends, Jennifer Austin, Kristan Harvey, Jeana Leslie and Catriona Price, known as Fara, will take the stage, piano creating a fiery sound steeped in the music of Orkney with three fiddles and piano. These four musicians have taken their place at the forefront of today's Scottish folk scene.
Fara has performed across the UK and Europe with an exciting show full of energetic fiddles, masterfully played piano and rich harmonies. The ladies of Fara incorporate a mix of original compositions and traditional Orkney tunes creating a diverse, but individual sound. Tickets will be $15 adults, students $10/$5. For more information go to Faramusic.co.uk.
The Tannahill Weavers | Thursday, June 7th | 7:00 p.m. | Sanctuary
OS Concert Series will help the Tannahill Weavers, one of Scotland's premiere traditional bands, celebrate their 50th anniversary on Thursday, June 7th as they promote the release of their newest CD, “Orach.” The Tannahills first visited the U.S. In 1981 and since have filled the role of cultural ambassadors called “the finest purveyors of Scottish music in the kingdom” enthusiastically entertaining the audience with blend of tunes from “reflective ballads to foot stomping reels and jigs.”
The “Tannies” have received decades of worldwide recognition for their “exuberant and humorous performances” demonstrating to all ages the richness and musical heritage of the Celtic people. Vocals, guitar, flute, whistles, bodran, fiddle, highland bagpipes and Scottish small pipes round out their diverse repertoire, a beautiful blend of old and new. Tickets $20 adults, students $10/$5. For more information about the Tannahill Weavers go to tannahillweavers.com.
Women's Retreat 2018 | August 25–27 | Biddeford
We have reserved the Marie Joseph Spiritual Retreat Center in Biddeford Pool for the 2018 Women's Retreat Saturday, August 25 – Monday, August 27 (Saturday afternoon through Monday mid-day). The retreaters in 2017 loved this beautiful, seaside facility, and we look forward to being there again. You can check it out at www.mariejosephspiritual.org. The cost for the retreat is $240. Reserve your space today with a deposit of $35.
Confidential scholarship assistance and payment plans are available now through the church office. Payments may be made on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly basis in varying amounts. Please contact Phyllis (Phyllis@FarmingtonUCC.org or 778-0424) as soon as possible to make arrangements.
If you are interested in working on the retreat committee, please let Rev. Linda Hatch know.
Ongoing
The Pancakery | 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month | 11:30 am–12:30 pm | Old South side parking lot
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. This "pop-up cafe" appears on the second and fourth Sunday of each month in the Vestry-side parking lot.
We will not have the Pancakery on Sunday, December 24th.
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. This "pop-up cafe" appears on the second and fourth Sunday of each month in the Vestry-side parking lot.
We will not have the Pancakery on Sunday, December 24th.
Coat and Cupboard | 1st Sunday of winter months | 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Our coat re-homing mission provided by our youth. We welcome members of the community to select warm coats, blankets, and more, starting Sunday, October 1st.
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).
Retirees Lunch | First Monday of every month | 12:00 p.m.
Join us for a meal and fellowship on the first Monday of every month.
Old South Community Lunch | 2nd 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.
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.
Clynk bags
Have you picked up your Clynk bag at the fundraising table in the Vestry? 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.
Have you picked up your Clynk bag at the fundraising table in the Vestry? 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.
