Like any religious or non-profit organization, the First Congregational Church of Scarborough employs ministerial, music, custodial and administrative paid staff to provide and maintain worship and other spiritual services for the enrichment of our faith community. Like our own homes, the church's buildings require maintenance, water, electricity, waste disposal, and yard services. In addition, the church hosts the Scarborough Food Pantry as part of the church's mission. First Congregational Church welcomes your financial support to help offset these expenses and enable us to continue to be a thriving place of worship and engaged community member.
WHO SHOULD I CONTACT IF I HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT MY PLEDGE OR PLATE DONATION? If you have any questions or concerns about your pledge or plate donation, the Treasurer and Recording Treasurer of the First Congregational Church of Scarborough will be able to help you. To be put in touch with them them, call the church office at 207-883-2342.
HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR AUTOMATIC WITHDRAWALS OF PLEDGES? Many people like the convenience of automatic withdrawal to make payments of various kinds, and it is becoming quite common in many churches, including ours. Nearly half of our supporters use this method currently. To have your pledge to the First Congregational Church of Scarborough automatically withdrawn from your checking or savings account, an authorization form needs be completed. You can download this form using your internet device via the link on the left side of this page. To have the form mailed to you or for further information on this donation method please call the church office at 207-883-2342.
HOW DO I MAKE A FOOD DONATION TO THE FOOD PANTRY? Donations to our food pantry are very much welcomed. It is suggested that you talk to someone at the food pantry first to find out what the greatest food need is at that time. You can drop food off at the pantry facility itself (the Parish House is in back of the church building) during its hours of operations, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is also a container, located at the church office, where you can drop off non-perishable food donations. The church office is located at 161 Black Point Road, Scarborough, Maine.
WHO DO I TALK TO ABOUT QUESTIONS REGARDING THE CHURCH BUDGET? The Ministry of Governing and Finances oversees all matters concerning the church budget. You can approach a member of the Ministry with any questions you might have. If you are not sure who is a member, call the church office at 207-883-2342 and you will be assisted in contacting a Member of the Governing and Finances ministry.
HOW DO I MAKE A MEMORIAL DONATION TO THE CHURCH? Memorial donations go into a special account, and the interest from that account is used mostly to purchase special, more permanent items for our church. Donations to our Memorial Fund should be labeled as such, and the name of the person in whose memory the gift is being made should be indicated as well. You can place your donation in the offering plate on Sunday morning, mail it to the First Congregational Church of Scarborough 161 Black Point Road, Scarborough, ME 04074, drop it off at the church office at 161 Black Point Road, Scarborough, Maine, or use the 'CLICK HERE TO MAKE A DONATION' link on the Home page of this website.
HOW DO I HAVE FLOWERS PLACED IN THE SANCTUARY DURING WORSHIP SERVICES? The flowers that adorn our sanctuary on Sunday mornings are the responsibility of the Flower Committee of our church. Flowers are often given in honor or memory of a person or to celebrate a special event. There is a sign up sheet down in the vestry (basement) of the church which is used to fill the flower calendar for each Sunday. Money to buy the flowers can be mailed to or dropped off at the church office at 161 Black Point Road, Scarborough, ME 04074. Contact the church office at 207-883-2342 for more information.
HOW DO I MAKE AN IMMEDIATE OR RECURRING FINANCIAL DONATION TO THE CHURCH? Immediate or recurring donations, via credit cards or a PayPal account, can be made by using the 'CLICK HERE TO MAKE A DONATION' link on the Home page of this website. Other options including establishing an Automatic Bank Account Withdrawal (see earlier question) or sending a check to First Congregational Church of Scarborough, 161 Black Point Road, Scarborough, ME 04074.
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