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Who we are
Open Hearts, Opens Minds, Open Doors
Welcome to the Friendship United Methodist Church - Member of the New England Conference of the United Methodist Churches.
Being a church that resides in a small coastal, but dynamic fishing community, we are always striving to find new ways to reach out to those that we serve.
We look forward to seeing and/or hearing from you and answering any questions you might have.
"Striving to serve Christ and one another."
Welcome to the Friendship United Methodist Church - Member of the New England Conference of the United Methodist Churches.
Being a church that resides in a small coastal, but dynamic fishing community, we are always striving to find new ways to reach out to those that we serve.
We look forward to seeing and/or hearing from you and answering any questions you might have.
"Striving to serve Christ and one another."
Street Address
24 Main Street
Friendship,
ME
04547
United States
Phone: (207) 832-5022
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Church Pastor
Robert E Dorr Sr
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24 Main Street
Friendship,
ME
04547
United States
Phone: (207) 832-5022
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Robert E Dorr Sr
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Graduate of University of So. Maine with a degree in Psychology and a Masters of Divin-ity degree from Boston University with a concen-tration on Pastoral Coun-seling and Psychology. He has served churches in Maine and West Virginia, as well as Chaplain of Disaster Relief in Miami, Florida. In private practice, Bob serves as Director of the Office of Emotional Management. Bob advo-cates that the church is a strength from which we all may benefit.
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Mailing Address
PO Box 189
24 Main Street
Friendship ME
04547
24 Main Street
Friendship ME
04547
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From Route 1: Go south on Route 220. At the end turn left on Route 97. The church is on the left.
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Friendship United Methodist Church Service Times
Sunday Service 10 a.m.
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Friendship United Methodist Church History
Just as each individual has an incredible story to tell, so too does a church. Come join us as we trace the rich history of this New England church.
Methodism came to Friendship in 1818 when a small "class" or study and worship group was formed by one John Baxter from Bristol. It was visited occasionally by an itinerate preacher on horseback called a "Circuit Rider". As part of the Kennebac District of the New England Conference in 1820-21, the "leaders" or circuit riders may have been Samuel Plummer and E. F. Newell.
The Penobscot District was established in 1822, and Friendship was an integral part of it. In 1828, Friendship was mentioned for the first time in the Annual Conference Minutes, and has been ever since.
As far as history serves its purpose, the first service was held at the residence of Zena Cook (now the Dr. Hahn house). In 1837 the Bretheren commenced building the "Meeting House". They finished the house and dedicated it to God on October 17, 1838. This may have been the old "Meeting House" of Friendship, which was also known as the "Free Church". According to Mary Carlson, who wrote an article published in the Rockland Courier Gazette on November 21, 1985 entitled "Friendship Churches", the Methodist members built their own church on its present cite in 1868.
In 1892 the church was lifted and a vestry and fellowship hall were built under it. At the same time a new chancel was constructed behind the pulpit. The bell that still calls us to worship was cast in 1868, weighing 658 pounds, and is inscribed "Cast by H. V. Hooper and Co., Boston, MA, A.D. 1868".
The church was remodeled and redecorated in 1948. The steeple, bell and tower were moved forward and the main entrance enlarged. For the first time an electric organ was installed. Again, in 2009, a pledge drive was successful -- raising enough money to completely repaint the interior of the church.
(Excerpts from "A Brief History of the United Methodist Church of Friendship, Maine" by Raymond L. Nelson, 1970.)
Methodism came to Friendship in 1818 when a small "class" or study and worship group was formed by one John Baxter from Bristol. It was visited occasionally by an itinerate preacher on horseback called a "Circuit Rider". As part of the Kennebac District of the New England Conference in 1820-21, the "leaders" or circuit riders may have been Samuel Plummer and E. F. Newell.
The Penobscot District was established in 1822, and Friendship was an integral part of it. In 1828, Friendship was mentioned for the first time in the Annual Conference Minutes, and has been ever since.
In 1892 the church was lifted and a vestry and fellowship hall were built under it. At the same time a new chancel was constructed behind the pulpit. The bell that still calls us to worship was cast in 1868, weighing 658 pounds, and is inscribed "Cast by H. V. Hooper and Co., Boston, MA, A.D. 1868".
The church was remodeled and redecorated in 1948. The steeple, bell and tower were moved forward and the main entrance enlarged. For the first time an electric organ was installed. Again, in 2009, a pledge drive was successful -- raising enough money to completely repaint the interior of the church.
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Abide in my heart
Come, Lord Jesus, and abide in my heart. How grateful I am to realize that the answer to my prayer does not depend on me at all. As I quietly abide in You and let Your life flow into me, what freedom it is to know that the Father does not see my threadbare patience or insufficient trust, rather only Your patience, Lord, and Your confidence that the Father has everything in hand. In Your faith I thank You right now for a more glorious answer to my prayer than I can imagine. Amen.
Friendship United Methodist Church listing was last updated on the 23rd of December, 2019
