Presbyterian church to meet at UMF

FARMINGTON — Grace Reformed Presbyterian Church will hold worship services at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday, beginning Nov. 2, in room 101 of the Roberts Learning Center, UMF, 270 Main St.

The group began in January 2013 as a Bible study/fellowship, renting space at a local church.

Several families who were committed to the historic Reformed Christian faith met for study, discussion and a fellowship meal on Sunday afternoons. They soon decided to associate with the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. After seeking and receiving oversight from the Presbytery of New York and New England, they were designated a missionary work of that denomination.

Grace Reformed emphasizes the preaching of the Gospel with the New Testament doctrines of grace, which were recovered during the Protestant Reformation.

All are welcome to attend services and to stay for classes and a potluck meal to follow.

For more information, call Elder Steven Anderson at 782-3184. The church has no affiliation with UMF.

East Sumner church activities

EAST SUMNER — The Congregational Church of East Sumner, 50 Main St., has announced upcoming events.

Saturday, Nov. 1, Community Supper at 5:30 p.m. The turkey dinner will be put on by Church Youth to benefit camp scholarships. Donations are requested for the meal. Items will be raffled.

Wednesday, Nov. 26, a Thanksgiving Eve Service will take place at 7 p.m. Soup and salad will be served at 6.

The church will have a raffle table at the holiday fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Buckfield Jr./Sr. High School, Route 140, Buckfield.

A Community Potluck Supper will be held at the church at 5:30 p.m. the same day. Bring a dish to share or make a donation for the meal.

For more information on any of the events, call Cyndy at 388-2667.

Two to lead Sunday worship

PARIS — Marilyn Hammond and Sharon Bouchard will lead the Sunday, Nov. 2, worship service at the First Universalist Church on Pine Street. The theme of the 10 a.m. worship service will be “Wisdom of Aging.”

Music is under the direction of Donna Hurd and Sunday School is under the direction of Renee Wales. A brunch coffee hour will follow the worship service and all are welcome. Childcare is available and the First Universalist Church is wheelchair accessible.

Mustard Seeds program for kids

WILTON — The Wilton United Methodist Church will kick off a monthly fun time gathering for prekindergarten through grade five children at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at the church on Main Street.

Called Mustard Seeds, the two-hour event will feature stories, activities, crafts and lunch. All are welcome.

Call Pastor Laura Church at 645-4885 or 293-3892 for more information or to sign up.

Churches to hold Appreciation Day

NORTH WATERFORD — The churches of North Waterford and East Stoneham will unite on Sunday, Nov. 9, for an Appreciation Day to honor local members of the armed forces, the road crews and fire departments in both towns as well as Stoneham Rescue, state troopers and area residents who help out the two churches in many ways.

Individuals to be honored include Ricky McAllister, Mike Breyer and Richie Morse of Wilson Excavating, for plowing, yardwork, and driveway maintenance, and Paul and Kaye Legere of Melby’s Market.

The volunteers and servicemen and women will be honored at a special service starting at 10 a.m. at the North Waterford Church, Route 35, with a reception and refreshments to follow.