Unitarian Universalist Church of Saco and Biddeford

07/30/2026

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A small team of faith leaders offered hugs, conversations and space for emotions at the memorial to Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford.

07/22/2026

*Building a place where everyone belongs*
Religious Exploration for All Ages Retreat

Sunday, July 26 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
The Parlor | Unitarian Universalist Church of S**o Biddeford
60 School Street, S**o

Come spend a day imagining, creating, and preparing for an exciting year of Religious Exploration!

Whether you're already involved in RE or simply curious about helping, we'd love to have you join us. Together we'll dream about the future of our growing program, share ideas, plan upcoming events, and prepare our children's RE space for the fall.

The BackPack Project-We will be collecting school supplies and non-perishable food for children and families in our community. Please refer to the flyer on FB or in the Friday Flyer for donation suggestions.
There will be opportunities for everyone to participate—whether you enjoy brainstorming, organizing, decorating, creating, or lending a helping hand.

Lunch: Bring your own lunch or enjoy one provided by the church.

All are warmly welcome. Come for the whole retreat or whatever time you can share. Your ideas, gifts, and presence are valued, and we hope you'll join us as we create a welcoming, joyful, and meaningful Religious Exploration program for all ages.

07/16/2026

Kindness Rock Garden Service– Sunday, July 19

We hope this message finds you taking gentle care of yourselves.

Like so many in our community, many of us are carrying heavy hearts this week. Our church has gathered in prayer and vigil following the tragic loss of a member of our wider Biddeford community, and many are continuing to process grief, sadness, anger, and uncertainty.

As we gather for our Kindness Rock Garden on Sunday, we hope we can offer one another something we all need right now—a quiet space to create, to breathe, to connect, and simply to be together in community. Small acts of kindness cannot erase pain, but they can remind us that compassion, hope, and love continue to exist, even in difficult times.

Some of the rocks we create will become part of our Kindness Rock Garden, while others may be brought to the vigil site as simple messages of love, healing, and solidarity for our neighbors.

We will also begin our morning as we always do by lighting our chalice and candles together. This week, we'll continue to hold a moment of silence as we gather, honoring the life that was lost, those who grieve, and our shared commitment to building a community rooted in love, justice, and compassion. During Sunday's worship service, 100% of the offering will be donated to the Maine Solidarity Fund, offering another way for our congregation to respond with compassion and support.

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07/16/2026

We are holding space for our community as a place of refuge, solidarity, and comfort as we continue to face tumultuous times. May peace, light, and love be with you all 💛 🕯️

More than 200 people gathered for an interfaith vigil to remember Joan Sebastian Guerrero, killed in a shooting involving an ICE agent

07/09/2026

See you Sunday at 60 School Street in S**o from 4-6pm for a concert in the park with Vanessa Jones and storytelling by Donna Beveridge! 🎶

07/09/2026

Bring chairs, a blanket, snacks and we have the rest!!! Well behaved dogs welcome!!!(the dog park is across the way). Bring your favorite stuffy for storytelling with an amazing character Colonel Panda!!!

07/05/2026

Storytelling by our own Donna Beverage and headliner Vanessa Jones! Bring your chairs, blankets, and picnic!!! Oh yeah for the little people…bring your favorite teddy!!! (Stories about Colonel Panda). We are near the dog park so don’t forget to bring your fuzzy family member too!
Hoola hoops, bubbles and sidewalk chalk provided!

06/23/2026

UUCSB families,
As we move into summer and our regular RE programming takes a seasonal pause, we wanted to share a local family-friendly opportunity that may be of interest.

Riverbend Retreat Campground and Common Roots Studio are hosting a free Community Art Bus event on Saturday, June 27th from 1:30–5:00 PM. Participants can choose a creative project, make it on-site, and bring it home. The event welcomes all ages and abilities and is open to the public.

We love opportunities that encourage creativity, connection, and community, and thought some of our families might enjoy gathering for an afternoon of art and fun.

Please see the attached flyer for details

Wishing everyone a joyful and adventure-filled summer!
— UUCSB Religious Exploration