by Dale Potter-Clark Vassalboro Methodist Church (VUMC), at 614 Main Street, is holding its annual Cookie Walk on Saturday, November 15, 0 a.m.-2 p.m. This is an exciting time for all ages when for $5 folks can take home as many cookies as can be fit inside the container provided. There will be more than […]
by Dale Potter-Clark In October, 1793 the Methodist itinerant minister, Jesse Lee from Virginia first preached in Hallowell and a Methodist Society was formed. Capt. Charles Cox and his wife Martha, of Hallowell, were the first two converts to Methodism in that town. In 1799 Martha gave birth to twins, Melville and Gershom and when […]
by Dale Potter-Clark Through a collaborative effort among churches in town, the Vassalboro Ministry Association (VMA) has been helping with fuel assistance for Vassalboro residents since 2004. It all began when two members of the Friends Meeting House, in East Vassalboro, recognized that some people in town needed fuel assistance and thought something should be […]
by Dale Potter-Clark During the largely attended funeral of Cathy (White) Fisher on March 18, 2023, some people in leadership positions at the Vassalboro United Methodist Church (VUMC) were struck by how unsatisfactorily their building was set-up for people with physical challenges. For one, the space for wheelchairs in their sanctuary was inadequate; and for […]
by Dale Potter-Clark The Vassalboro Methodists first professed their faith in 1794 when the itinerant minister Rev. Jesse Lee preached at Getchell’s Corner, and they have been on the move and adapting to change ever since. Vassalboro history tells us there were four Methodist churches in town at one time: South Vassalboro on Cross Hill […]
by Dale Potter-Clark Members of the Vassalboro United Methodist Church (VUMC) are holding a public supper on Saturday, January 25, to benefit the southern California fire victims. The menu will include baked beans, salads, casseroles, breads and desserts. Thousands of homes and businesses have been destroyed in the southern California fires, as well as local […]
by Dale Potter-Clark Members of the Vassalboro United Methodist Church (VUMC) will honor the Vassalboro BSA Scouting Troop #410 and Pack #410 and their Scoutmasters at 10 a.m., on Scouts Sunday, February 2. “We want to commend our Vassalboro Scouts for their outstanding community service and good deeds,” said VUMC’s Pastor Karen Merrill. “We hope that […]
by Dale Potter-Clark A “Fall Fest” will be held at Vassalboro United Methodist Church (VUMC), on Saturday, October 26, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., when crafts and homemade pumpkin and apple baked goods will be for sale. During the same hours, a variety of “To Go” hot soups, chili and mulled cider will be available […]
Sadly, the steeple on the 36-year-old Vassalboro United Methodist Church was removed by Burke Roofing, of West Gardiner, on Thursday. Leaks had caused water damage and rot in several areas of the roof decking, and the steeple itself had deteriorated and was leaking in several places as well. The steeple was saved and will be […]
by Dale Potter-Clark A community service by Viking Axolotl Patrol of Scout Troop #410, and the Arrow of Light Cub Scouts #410, culminated on Sunday, September 22, when they gathered at the Vassalboro United Methodist Church (VUMC) and presented $300 to the VUMC finance secretary, Nancy Adams, and treasurer, Hellen Paulette. The funds were collected […]