FARMINGTON – St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Wilton will offer a monthly community worship service starting at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, in the Mabel Hastie Lounge of Ricker Hall on the University of Maine at Farmington campus.

The brief ecumenical service provides an alternative, eastern style of worship that utilizes scriptural readings, repetitive, chant-like singing and extended silence as a way to connect with God.

“Taize is ideal for students or anyone exploring their faith. It offers an entry into worship that is experiential and user-friendly,” noted the Rev. Tim Walmer, rector at St. Luke’s.

Since the Taize community in France was formed in 1940, thousands of youth have been drawn to its worship style, which incorporates the senses with candles, incense, icons, music and silence.

The service will be on the first Sunday evening of each month. Students and faculty from UMF and community members are welcome to attend.

Bean supper

PHILLIPS – The Phillips Shared Ministry will sponsor a baked bean and casserole supper from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Phillips Community House.

The cost is $5 for adults, $3 for first child under 12 and $1 for any additional children under 12. Proceeds will benefit the church.

Club gathering

NEW VINEYARD – The New Vineyard snowmobile club will have its Christmas party and a short meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at Smith Memorial Hall. Members are reminded that men bring a gift for men and women a gift for women, parents a gift for their child and a snack/goodie to share for refreshments. The group is hoping to see new faces.

Historical Society

FARMINGTON – The Farmington Historical Society will meet Monday, Dec. 8, at Henderson Memorial Baptist Church on Academy Street.

There will be a potluck supper at 6 p.m. followed by a business meeting and program at 7 p.m. The program will be a Christmas sing-along led by Emily Floyd at the piano.

Town meeting

JAY – A special town meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the Jay Middle School cafeteria. The Jay Town Office will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 11, to upgrade the computer software.