EVENTS: Community Meal of Unity public supper planned

Dale Potter-Clark (left) and Pastor Karen Morrill are among those planning events for Easter week at the Vassalboro Methodist Church. (contributed photo)

A “Community Meal of Unity” will be held at the Vassalboro United Methodist Church (VUMC), at 614 Main Street/route 32, on Saturday, April 19, 4:30 – 6 p.m. The supper is open to the public and the menu will include baked beans, casseroles, cole slaw, pickled beets, bread and pies. A $10.00 donation per person is appreciated.

VUMC holds public suppers the third Saturday of every month March-October. “It so happened the third Saturday in April is the evening before Easter and we considered cancelling that one,” said VUMC Pastor Karen Merrill. “But we decided it is more important to bring people together to share in a time of unity.” Pastor Merrill will offer a prayer and a brief time of reflection just before the meal begins. “The important thing is that folks come together to rejoice in their blessings and in the commonalities we share,” said Merrill. “This ‘Community Meal of Unity’ will also be a time of fellowship as we prepare for the joy of Easter Sunday.”

The public is also welcome to participate in these activities planned for the same weekend. Sunrise service April 20, a 6 a.m., China Lake boat landing, 311 Main Street, East Vassalboro. At 8:30 a.m. bring a favorite dish to share at a potluck breakfast at VUMC; followed by the 10 a.m. Easter Sunday service.

FMI contact Pastor Karen Merrill at (207) 873-5544 or info.vumc@gmail.com Follow these and future special events and public meals on the Vassalboro United Methodist Church Facebook page.