John Bell is a Scottish hymn-writer and Church of Scotland minister. He is a member of the Iona Community, a broadcaster, and former student activist. Submitted photo
FARMINGTON — John Bell of the Iona Community in Scotland is coming to Farmington, Tuesday, March 29. Rev. John Bell, celebrated preacher, hymn writer, song leader, and inspiring member of the Iona Community in Scotland, will be visiting Maine from March 25 through March 29.
Rev. Bell will be visiting several church communities, leading a variety of workshops over five days and a Sunday morning worship service on March 27 at the First Congregational Church of Camden.
Bell will share his messages through singing and exploring various dimensions of faithful and engaged living. All events are open to the public (free will offering), and several require pre-registration. Read individual listings for instructions. For more information on events and local COVID protocols, and Zoom invites to specific events, please contact each host.
Tuesday, March 29, 2022 in Farmington from 6-8 p.m., at Old South Church Farmington, UCC – Zoom* and In Person Workshop: Improving Congregational Song – Preregistration required 235 Main Street, Farmington. For more information contact Rev. Marraine Kettell, RevMarraine@farmingtonucc.org, 207-778-0424.
Other John Bell Events March 25-28, 2022 in Maine
Friday, March 25, 2022 in Belfast. 6-8 p.m., at The First Church in Belfast, UCC – In Person Workshop: A Celtic Christian View of Creation. 104 Church St, Belfast; office@firstchurchinbelfast.org; 207-338-2282
Saturday, March 26, 2022 in Rockland and Camden. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Rockland – Zoom* and In Person Workshop: Ancient Celtic Gifts for Modern Times. 11 White St, Rockland; office.stpetersrockland@gmail.com, 207-594-8191
4-6 p.m., at First Congregational Church, Camden, UCC – Zoom* and In Person Big Sing! – A Time of Song and Stories – In-Person Preregistration Required. 55 Elm St., Camden; becky@camdenucc.org, 207-236-4821
Sunday, March 27, 2022 in Camden. 9:30-10:30 a.m., at First Congregational Church, Camden, UCC – Zoom* and In Person John Bell Preaching in Sunday Morning Worship. 55 Elm St., Camden; becky@camdenucc.org, 207-236-4821
10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church, Camden, UCC – Zoom* and In Person Workshop: The Love of God and Global Warming. 55 Elm St., Camden; becky@camdenucc.org, 207-236-4821
Monday, March 28, 2022 in Bar Harbor. 10 a.m.-12 noon in Acadia National Park “Sacred Spaces and Thin Places: a conversation on creation care with John Bell” – Recording will be made available later
6-7:30 p.m. Bar Harbor Congregational Church, UCC – Zoom* and In Person Workshop: Missing Women in Scripture
29 Mt. Desert St., Bar Harbor; office@barharborucc.org, 207-288-3280
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