RECENT HISTORY (1960 - Present)
October 1960: 100th Anniversary observance of erecting the present building.
United Church of Christ
In 1967 the church voted to become a part of the United Church of Christ. Please go to www.ucc.org for more information.
The Maine Conference of the UCC can be found at www.maineucc.org.
The Maine Conference of the UCC can be found at www.maineucc.org.
In January 1975, church started serving Fish Chowder on the second Friday of most months. This Fund raiser and fellowship event is still in operation. See more information at Fish Chowder.
In 1975, a major change in the church included moving the building three feet nearer Main Street, changing the entrance from Bowdoin Street to Main Street, and adding new and enlarged vestry, kitchen and storage areas as well as offices, rest rooms, nursery, chapel, classrooms, lobby and landscaping.
In 1998, after more remodeling and the installation of an elevator, the church was declared fully accessible to people with disabilities.
On September 4, 2001, the church celebrated our 225th anniversary. See more information at 225th Anniversary.
In January, 2013, the Church voted unanimously to become Open and Affirming, welcoming all seekers of faith including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) members. For more information:
Open and Affirming Statement
What is Open and Affirming (ONA)
In 1975, a major change in the church included moving the building three feet nearer Main Street, changing the entrance from Bowdoin Street to Main Street, and adding new and enlarged vestry, kitchen and storage areas as well as offices, rest rooms, nursery, chapel, classrooms, lobby and landscaping.
In 1998, after more remodeling and the installation of an elevator, the church was declared fully accessible to people with disabilities.
On September 4, 2001, the church celebrated our 225th anniversary. See more information at 225th Anniversary.
In January, 2013, the Church voted unanimously to become Open and Affirming, welcoming all seekers of faith including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) members. For more information:
Open and Affirming Statement
What is Open and Affirming (ONA)
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A Brief History
Early History (1776 - 1806)
Later History (1806 - 1949)
A Brief History
Early History (1776 - 1806)
Later History (1806 - 1949)