Our Next Service
Sunday, August 9
Title or Theme: Return PathSpeaker: Rev. Amy McCormick
Worship Associate: Kerri Vacher
"Return Path"
by Lesley Wheeler.
The only way to pray is through my feet,
earthward, jolted in return by the fizz of a spiking current.
I never thought a circuit would loop through me,
I believed I was separate, alone, done with gods, but here it is:
I've found a way to pray. Through my feet,
I reach down. There's something animate, mycelial, that touches me back.
It's a species of love, a thinking-spike,
a zi ... (continued)
The only way to pray is through my feet,
earthward, jolted in return by the fizz of a spiking current.
I never thought a circuit would loop through me,
I believed I was separate, alone, done with gods, but here it is:
I've found a way to pray. Through my feet,
I reach down. There's something animate, mycelial, that touches me back.
It's a species of love, a thinking-spike,
a zi ... (continued)
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A Sample of Our Adult Programs
Soul Matters with Bob
4th Thursday, 10:30am-Noon - Meeting RoomMore Adult ProgramsSoul Matters with Muzz
2nd Sunday, 11:30am-12:30pm
Time: 4pm - Location: Sanctuary
Cost: Free, Donations Accepted Online
Time: 6pm-9pm - Location: Sanctuary
Date: August 2, 2026
Speaker: Frannie Joseph
Length: 10:27
Soul Matters with Muzz
2nd Sunday, 11:30am-12:30pmRE Activities & Ideas
Church News
Shared Plate in August
Posted on: Saturday, August 1, 2026It is our practice to give away 100% of the riches collected in each week's offering.
In June, 50% of our plate split goes to The Senior College of Belfast, now celebrating it's 25th anniversary. See the website link below.
Each week of this church year, the other half goes to Niweskok - a collaboration of native food and medicine providers with a goal of re-matriating... (continued)
Belfast Senior College Website
Community Actions
Family Harbor House Needs Volunteers
Led by the Midcoast Maine Homeless Coalition (MMHC), Family Harbor House opened on January 3, 2026, accepting its first family into the transitional housing facility in 2,200 square feet of space at Belfast United Methodist Church. Family Harbor House provides housing, nutrition, and support for 3 or 4 families at a time, using a mix of hired staff, volunteers, and community partners. With the support of local volunteers at the site, there is support for the families at night.
Next Public Events
Penobscot Bay Orchestra Concert
Saturday, August 15, 2026Time: 4pm - Location: Sanctuary
Cost: Free, Donations Accepted Online
Pop-up English Country Dance
Sunday, August 16, 2026Time: 6pm-9pm - Location: Sanctuary
Recent Sermon / Homily
Gifts, Magic, and Portals
Date: August 2, 2026
Speaker: Frannie Joseph
Length: 10:27
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