AUBURN – The First Universalist Church of Auburn will sponsor an evening of home cooking followed by presentations on New Orleans rebuilding efforts by Ellen and Rick O’Brien, as well as team members from the Rockland-Edgecomb UU Youth Groups. Discussion will follow to explore a mission trip from this area.

The O’Briens have a strong tie to New Orleans through daughter, Maddy, in school at Tulane. Last year they dove into recovery efforts with Habitat for Humanity in partnership with the St. Bernard Parish Recovery Project. Ellen has created an account of their adventure with Habitat for Humanity, which has spurred interest in organizing a service trip from Auburn’s UU church.

The youth groups from Rockland’s First Universalist Church and Edgecomb’s Mid-Coast Fellowship organized a mission trip over Thanksgiving break last fall. Several members returned south during the February break, and plan to make another trip this fall. The youth will also share their experience on Saturday.

A potluck will start at 5 p.m. and southern and Cajun recipes are encouraged. The free presentation will begin at 6:30. People should sign up in advance for free child care at 783-0461. The First Universalist Church is located at 169 Pleasant St. across from Dairy Joy.