Mainstreeter Weekly Blast June 8, 2023

View this email in your browser Over the next several weeks, we invite you to explore what it means to have "a place to call home" in your spiritual lives. April 16 - June 18 Watch Live Launching June 25th, the Green Church Movement!  Please take the time to click on the link below for a short video from Bishop Peggy Johnson and learn about NEUMC's Green Church Launch and what we can do to help the planet. Short Video Link Click Here for Sunday's Bulletin United Methodist Women Next Meeting, June 21 at 7:00 PM Speaker - Peggy Drew on Green Church Movement In Person Only - Church Vestry Thanks to everyone who helped make our Senior Fling on Sunday, June 4th a success.  The youth, Aidan, Jakob and Caroline were great servers for us!  We had over 30 in attendance and a few others had goodies delivered to them. Please join us on Wednesday, June 21st at 7:00 PM to hear all about the Green Church Movement that will formally be set in motion later in the month.  This is one of the top priorities for the United Women in Faith worldwide. All are welcome! Read full Job Description Here Brainstorming luncheon is this Saturday, June 10th.  Please RSVP below.  This is for anyone that has worked the suppers before and/or has serving, event experience! JUNE 10TH RSVP AUGUST 5TH POTLUCK RSVP More Information, Click Here 21ST ANNUAL GOLF SCRAMBLE & FUNDRAISER NEWS On Saturday, June 24th, the United Methodist Men will host their 21st Annual Golf Scramble & Fundraiser at Amherst Country Club. This is our major fundraiser of the year and provides money to fund Scholarships for our Youth to Wanakee Summer Camp, Snow Removal from church facilities, and other maintenance and replacements that are not in our church annual budget. Since the tournament is only TWO weeks away, we encourage church members and friends to support this fundraiser in one of several ways: Register to play golf or host a foursome for the tournament if you aren't a golfer. Purchase Hole Sponsorships for your business or family. Or simply donate some money to support the tournament and our fundraising causes. Costs: Playing golf is $75/player or $300/foursome; includes golf cart. Family/Personal Hole Sponsorship $50 Corporate/Business Hole Sponsorship $75. We will create signs to place on one of the 18 Tees: Your family name and/or a message can be placed on your sign. Your business logo/business information can be placed on your sign. Trophies will be awarded to the winners of the tournament and there will be prizes or gifts for each foursome who participates. This day has always been a great way to enjoy fun and fellowship for all who participate and ALL are welcome. Please contact Mark Morissey, 603-244-0738, Kent Swanson, 603-880-6289, or the church office, 603-882-3361 to participate and forward your money to Paul Curtis at the church office as soon as possible. We really need your participation to make this event successful. God Bless You and thank you for your support! Kent Swanson, President, United Methodist Men Click Here to Sign up for Golf Tournament RSVP FOR BASEBALL NIGHT BY SUNDAY, JUNE 18TH Once you RSVP below, send $8 per ticket to the Church Office and write "Baseball" on memo line of check.  Tickets will be held in your name at "Will Call" the evening of the game.  You must RSVP in order to attend and have tickets waiting for you at the game. RSVP to the Baseball Night Contact Maggie Dechene for more information regarding the Adventure Quest to benefit Stepping Stones, Saturday, June 10th. VOLUNTEER SIGN UP BELOW We've had a great response to volunteers for the Ham & Bean Suppers that we are planning to bring back this Fall.  We are still looking for some positions, please let us know if you can help out! Sign Up as a Volunteer - Click Here AUGUST 29TH - SAVE THE DATE A NIGHT WITH AUTHOR CARTER HEYWARD "THE 7 DEADLY SINS OF WHITE CHRISTIAN NATIONLISM: A CALL TO ACTION" Summer keynote event: The Seven Deadly Sins of White Christian Nationalism: A Call to Action. At Unitarian Universalist Church, Concord, NH We are SO excited to welcome the Rev. Dr. Carter Hayward to New Hampshire on August 29th. In a time of rising hate activity across our state, Rev. Dr. Heyward is going to talk with us about her book, the Seven Deadly Sins of White Christian Nationalism. Together, we will learn about action steps we can take in our own churches and communities as we grow our muscles in this work together.  There will be opportunity to spend time together in both small and large groups, and to connect with other voices of faith from across the state who are also interested in doing this work. Registration, and more details about our book group accompanying this event coming next week! Thanks to our partners at the NH Conference of the UCC, and Episcopal Diocese of NH who are working with us. We hope you will save-the-date, and join us. Read more about  Rev. Dr. Heyward Current and immediate needs for the NSKS are Tuna and Cereal. If you are able, please drop off donations at the shelter on Quincy Street between 11:00 and 2 daily OR drop off in the bin in the Connector Lobby. Walmart Wish List Here This summer, we're BLASTING OFF! To Mars and Beyond... we'll learn how God can empower us to GO BEYOND with faith, boldness, kindness, thankfulness, and hope. We're on a mission, and we'd love to have you voyage with us! Monday, July 31st through Friday, August 4th 9:00AM until 12:00PM (Ages 3 years through 6th Grade) Register your space below. Interested in helping us out? There are a variety of ways to volunteer your hands, time, and heart! Click below to fill out the volunteer form or contact Andrea Weir to find your perfect fit! Register your Space Explorer Here Volunteer for VBS Here Copyright (C) 2023 Mainstreet United Methodist Church. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: Mainstreet United Methodist Church PO Box 1517 Nashua, NH 03061-1517 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe