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SEPTEMBER 2021
FRYEBURG NEW CHURCH
12 Oxford St. Fryeburg, Maine 04037
In this issue:
Message from Rev. Alison - 1 & 2
Church info - 3
Calendar - 4
FNC News - 5
Trustees and other news - 6 & 7
Fryeburg Fair - 8
Greetings dear September greetings and blessings, dear friends!
Readers! I recently found myself trying to do some yoga. I will
admit that exercise has pretty much been
nonexistent in my life, so I thought I would turn to
by Rev. Alison Lane-Olsen one of my favorite YouTube Yoga teachers, Adriene
(Yoga with Adriene). One of her recorded sessions
was labeled, "Yoga for Flexibility." That looked pretty
gentle as a way to begin!
I soon found myself trying to sit cross legged,
keeping my back straight, listening to Adriene. She
said, "close your eyes., notice how you feel today,
what your energy is like....at the very least you are
going to get a great stretch today...something you
can repeat regularly to increase flexibility, but going
a bit further, you have an opportunity to also
practice flexibility in mind...so you can go
with the flow, be flexible..."
My eyes popped open. "Practicing
flexibility in mind! "she had said. "I like
that!" I thought to myself. What a nugget
of wisdom there! Doesn't that sound nice
and refreshing: flexibility of mind!?
By definition, flexibility refers to that
quality of being able to change or be
changed easily according to the situation.
This quality of flexibility has long been an
important component of the spiritual life.
Ancient words of Lao Tsu (6th century
BCE) come to my mind as an example: he
wrote, "All things, including the grass and
trees, are soft and pliable in life; dry and
brittle in death. Stiffness is thus a
companion of death; flexibility a
companion of life." The Bible carries its
own comments about flexibility. Here is
Proverbs 29:1: "A person who will not bend
after many warnings will suddenly be
broken beyond repair." Certainly Jesus was
Flexibility was so present at our recent
asking his new disciples to be flexible with
their lives when he issued the invitation, Fair Booth meeting that even pie didn't
"Come, follow me." Flexibility really does have a secured place on the menu!
seem essential to growing, stretching Imagine that! Of course...no
ourselves...it seems like an invitation to worries...there will be pie! But the pies
discover something new, even when it stayed on the drafted menu because
feels a bit uncomfortable. there was love and enthusiasm
expressed for making them, not just
Dear ones, thank you for your flexibility because that was what had always been
throughout this last year as we navigated done. I honor you and thank you for this
the pandemic and church (and continue openness.
to do so!). And thank you to those of you
have contributed your thoughts and With prayers for a flexible September
willingness to be flexible with our Fair and fall!
Booth this year! I so value and feel such
gratitude for this ability to adapt and
change as situations declare we must. Rev. Alison
SEPTEMBER 2021
DINNER BELL CHURCH OFFICE
Many members of our church have volunteered
at this important community service. The Dinner 12 Oxford Street
Bell is a free community-sponsored dinner at Fryeburg, Maine 04037
the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Fryeburg. 207-935-3413
Dinner (drive through pick up) is served from 5
to 6 pm every Wednesday during the school Secretary hours:
year. Volunteers are needed to help at 5:30 p.m. Tues. or Weds. 9 - 1
for about half an hour of washing dishes. They (depends on the school calendar)
are hoping to have enough people so that each Thursday 9 - 1
volunteer would only have one shift per month. Friday 9 - 1
For more information please call Dick Rollins Pastor: By appointment
603-662-8386. Thank you!
Contact People
Chair of Trustees: Lee Dyer
Secretary of Trustees: Susan Logan
Treasurer: Jim Dutton
Trustee: Lynn Kennard
Trustee: Dean Harnden
Trustee: open
Trustee: open
Music Director: Greg Huang-Dale
Office Secretary: Dawn Crowe
Child care coordinator: Dede Frost
Pastor: Rev. Alison Lane -Olsen
For contact information visit
www.fryeburgnewchurch.org
CALENDAR
Family Worship ~ Sundays at the Church @ 10:00 a.m.
Trustees meeting ~ Tuesday 9/14 at the Church @ 6:30 p.m.
FB Card readings with Rev. Alison ~ Mondays 10:30 a.m.
Meditation group ~ Wednesdays at the Church @ 7:00 p.m.
MSAD #72 First Day of School ~ September 1
Fryeburg Academy new students begin Sept. 2
Fryeburg Academy Freshman begin Sept. 3
Labor Day ~ September 6
Fryeburg Academy first day of school Sept. 7
Autumn begins ~ September 22
Dinner Bell at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Fryeburg ~
every Wednesday of the school year,
5pm - 6pm drive through pick-up.
Help Cleaning Fair Booth before the fair ~
(Saturday September 18th or Sunday 19th after church)
Help Move Freezers from Booth to Church (we have a truck
but need a few people) Either Friday, September 17 evening or
Saturday morning, September 18
Pie making September 21 & 22 - to help reduce the number of
people in the kitchen, we will have an AM shift and PM shift.
Fryeburg Fair ~ October 3 thru 10 ~ see page 7 for ways to help!
Fun Holidays ~ Wacky, Bizarre Days by Holiday Insights
www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/
Please contact the office if you have an
addition for the newsletter.
“When you catch yourself slipping into
a pool of negativity, notice how it
derives from nothing other than
resistance to the current situation.”
~ Donna Quesada, Buddha in the Classroom: Zen Wisdom to Inspire Teachers ~
SEPTEMBER 2021
FNC NEWS
by Martha Richardson
Back to School is the order of the day for
the beginning of September. Teachers
and everyone who works at the school are
too numerous to mention ~ don't want to
leave anyone out! Good luck to them all
for a wonderful year.
Ava, Elise, Erin, Seth and Tiffany are all off
to college this year! Congratulations and
good luck as well! All those attending
school from preschool to 12th grade ~ we
wish them a happy, healthy and
productive year. A few kids to note are
Brayden, Caileigh, Owen and Soliel who
will be attending the Fryeburg Academy
this year. These kids are growing up so
fast, we are proud of you!
On a different note ~ some people have
been asking about sending cards to
Barbara Ferguson and Patty Swett. Here
are their addresses: Barb is Room 306A
and Patty is Room 306B (with the same
IN OUR PRAYERS
street address of) Mineral Springs 1251
Our prayers for continued well-being and
White Mountain Highway, North Conway,
health for Patty and Doug Swett, Jane and
NH 03860. Thank you!
Jim Dutton, Joyce Siracuse, Martha
Don't forget (as if you could ~ haha) the
Richardson, Roberta Huntress, Edie Leach,
Fryeburg Fair with our Fair Booth and pie
Scott and Barbara Ferguson. Prayers for
making are coming up SOON!!! A month
Stanley Dolley's healing as he undergoes
from today it start officially, but our
cancer treatment. Healing prayers also to
preparations are already underway!
Lynn Kennard, and Jen Bella. Much love
Hopefully together we'll make it through,
to everyone beginning the new school
we've got this!!!!
year. Good Luck and hope that it is
Enjoy the beginning of the Autumn
amazing!
season.
SEPTEMBER 2021
TRUSTEES MESSAGE
We are happy to be back in our church for
Sunday Services. Due to current CDC
recommendations, masks are recommended
during singing, and of course, for those who
are unvaccinated. We are also slowly making
progress with our virtual technology. Thank
you for your patience! Join us on Zoom!
We hope to begin our Sunday School
program after the Fair - we will be keeping an
eye on CDC guidelines as we go forward.
We invite people to stay and socialize during
our coffee hour after worship, however, we
ZOOM LOGIN INFORMATION
will be offering beverages only until further
notice. If you would like to arrive a bit early We are pleased to be able to offer our Sunday
for church, make a pot of coffee, set up Worship Service on Zoom as well as in person
supplies needed, or help clean up at the end (masked). It is the same link as previously.
of our social time, please add your name to Looking forward to seeing you!
the schedule. The sign-up list and all supplies
needed are in the kitchen.
Join Zoom Meeting (live link)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/853309828
Dial by your phone
1 929 436 2866
Meeting ID: 853 309 828
There is no password.
link to copy and paste if needed:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/853309828?
pwd=MUxnSkd5ZERzSUoxUHR1QzNUWmFYdz09SEPTEMBER 2021
NOTES FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Lee Dyer, Chairman – Board of Trustees
Well, it looks like we are heading to the Fair. Although I Finally, we will require masks while
will admit, I was and still am a bit apprehensive at the working in the Booth, even if you are
thought of running the Booth during “Covid Season.” vaccinated. Again, we want everyone to
And while the Board did not have the choice to say that feel safe while working in the Booth.
we would not open our Booth, we did stand firm that Our church community has pulled
this year our #1 emphasis was the safety of our church together to help navigate the 2021 Fair
community and those who can be of service. The Board season. We have created a seamless plan,
discussed all matters of the Fair at great length, along spreading out responsibilities. We have
with 23 members who attended the special Fair meeting created a backup plan for if or when
on August 22 or communicated with us prior.No decision someone or several people need to isolate
was taken lightly or with disregard to the impact of the while tested or heal if they become
changes being made. The Church Booth will be open, positive with Covid. Yes, this is where we
but with some changes that will influence this year, and are at this time. We cannot avoid, pretend
hopefully, we can return to a full functioning booth in or be fearful; we must be realistic and
upcoming years. practical while providing food with love,
We have downsized the menu, making it possible for compassion, and joy. And most of all, we
fewer people to be in the Booth. We will have an “order” need YOU. We need volunteers to help
window and a designated “pick up” window to allow make this possible.
customers to spread out and not stand in a 2021 Fair Committee (and subcommittee)
concentrated area. In addition, we will install plastic Head of Booth – Lee Dyer
barriers between customers and the FNC Booth workers. Scheduling – Ellen Schwindt (Martha
Richardson, Dawn Crowe)
Ordering – Lee Dyer (Alexis Miranda, Alison
Lane Olsen)
FNC Kitchen – Debbie Dolley
Pie Making – Joyce Siracuse, Judy Hatch
Food Delivery – Greg Huang-Dale (Matt
Chaine)
Master of the flow-chart (The Plan and
backup plans) – Susannah Currie
Emanuel Swedenborg wrote, “Love comes
into being through useful service to
others,” which is the foundation for how
we will proceed and run the 2021 Fair
Booth. So, along with Debbie Dolley’s
encouraging and enthusiastic, ‘We Got
This!’, it is time to embrace the Fair.Dear Fellow Fryeburg New Church Members, Attenders, and Supporters,
Fryeburg Fair is coming up on the calendar. We are making plans to operate the Fryeburg New
Church booth. We need help from many volunteers. Here’s a list of ways for people to help.
Staff for the booth
Food preparation at the church
Dishwasher at church
Food delivery to the booth
Managing the church kitchen (chili maker)
Help Cleaning Fair Booth before the fair (Saturday September 18th and/ or Sunday 19th after church)
Help Move Freezers from Booth to Church (we have a truck but need a few people) Friday,
September 17 evening
Pie making September 21 & 22 - to help reduce the number of people in the kitchen, we will have an
AM shift and PM shift - Joyce and Judy - Head Pie Makers
Pumpkin Pie Making at church during Fair week
Ellen Schwindt and Susannah Currie are working together to create a pleasant and efficient workflow
and coordinate volunteers. If you can volunteer, please get in touch with Ellen and indicate your
availability and ways you might like to help. Someone will be in touch with you to schedule the work or
feel free to contact Ellen, Martha Richardson or Dawn Crowe.
Ellen’s E-mail: ellen.m.schwindt@gmail.com
Phone: 603-447-2898 or 603-307-0825 (less reliable cell phone)
Martha:
Phone: 207-935-1217
Dawn (church office):
Fryeburgnewchurch@gmail.com
207-935-3413
“Believe in yourself. You are braver than you
think, more talented than you know, and
capable of more than you imagine.”
~ Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart ~You can also read
