06/02/2026
WHATS HAPPENING
The Skowhegan Federated Church
May & June, 2026
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES:
Worship & Praise: Spirit-filled praise; worship; united prayer; encouragement &
connection. Fellowship and food to follow. Come as you are and bring a friend as we lift our voices, strengthen our faith and grow together in unity.
Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:00-5:00 PM.
Board/Committee Vacancies: The Nominating Committee will soon be seeking members to fill vacancies on various Church Boards/Committees. A full term is for 3 years. There will also be some 1 and 2 year terms to fill. The following are Boards/Committees that need filling: Finance, Deacons, Religious Education, Missions, Music and Memorial Fund. If you have any interest in serving, please contact one of the Nominating Committee members for more
information: Ruth Lyman (474-2922), Leslie Stonehocker (474-2776), Brandy Vintinner (399-6866). Thank you for your consideration.
ONGOING ACTIVITIES: JOIN US AFTER CHURCH FOR COFFEE HOUR: Coffee (always) and sweets (mostly) are served in Fellowship after every Sunday service. If you want to donate sweets, there is a sign up sheet in Fellowship. Come mingle with us in friendship and laughter.
Sunday School: Children will be dismissed from worship service when it& #39;s time for Sunday School. Children will learn songs, listen to Bible stories and other fun activities. Ages 5-12. The nursery is also open for children under 5.
Bible Study meets every Tuesday, 10:00 AM to Noon in Fellowship Hall.
Evening Bible Study meets every Wednesday, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM in classroom.
Bereavement Group: This 6-week program began April 9 th and runs through May 14 th . Please see facilitators Sheila Kinney or Rev. Tanner or call the church office at 474-2776 if you have questions or if you would like to attend.
Choir Practice: Every Thursday at 6:00 PM in Fellowship. All are not just welcomed, but encouraged to attend. Come make a joyful noise with us!
Emergency Food Cupboard: Our church serves an average of 15 families each month from our food cupboard with emergency needs. We are asking for donations of cereal for the month of May in order to help fulfill these needs. Pasta and pasta sauce are always needed. All non perishable foods as well as cash donations are always welcome and appreciated. Donations may be left in the donation box as you enter the front of the church or on the table in
Fellowship Hall. Thank you for helping support this mission of our church.
Sweet Dreams: The Sweet Dreams project has been put “to sleep” this time of year, but Deb, Lisa and Kaley welcome donations throughout the year to stock shelves for the next season. New toys, new Pajamas, new books, tissue paper, big seasonal gift bags, and monetary donations are gratefully accepted. Need more information? See Deb Tanner.
MAY
May 3: Communion Sunday
May 5: Deacons meeting – 6:00 PM
May 9: Spirit-filled praise and worship. Fellowship to follow. 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
May 10: Church Service – Mother's Day – Bake Sale immediately following church
May 12: Finance Board Subcommittee at 6:00 PM
May 17: Church Service
May 20: Women's Fellowship Meeting, 10:00 AM
May 24: Church Service – Fair Booth meeting immediately following church in Chapel
May 26: Finance Board at 6:00 PM
May 31: Church Service
JUNE
June 7: Communion Sunday
June 14: Church Service – Annual meeting immediately after church; potluck lunch to follow
June 21: Church Service – Father's Day
June 28: Church Service
