Events
Exciting Things Are Coming to EOCC! Get ready for a season of growth, fellowship, and fun at East Orrington Congregational Church! We’re thrilled to announce a brand new lineup of activities designed to nurture both your spirit and body, all happening in our beloved "Gathering Room" – where community thrives!
Fitness and Faith Exercise Classes: Jumpstart your week with our exercise classes! Whether you're looking to stretch, strengthen, or just have fun, these sessions are a perfect blend of physical activity and spiritual encouragement. A Chair Exercise class using a video (approximately 20 minutes) followed by a time of fellowship. We will have board games, dominoes, cribbage, and other games ready. This is open for both males and females and will be offered to the greater community Tuesdays at 12:30.
Inspiring Book Studies: Dive deep into the pages of thought-provoking books that challenge and inspire. Join us for lively discussions and discover new insights in your faith journey. Jenn Rogers will be hosting a Book Study "You are Never Alone" which is available at Books-A-Million. Thursdays at 6 PM.
Hobby Hour Fellowship: Bring your favorite hobby and share the joy with others! Whether you’re a knitter, a model builder, a scrapbooker, or anything in between, come enjoy a time of relaxation and fellowship. (Coming Soon)
Lenten Services Schedule 2025
Please note the times. These were moved to 5:30 to allow members of the choirs in this group to attend and still be at their practice. It also gets others back a little earlier. Our goal is to keep each service around the 45 minut mark and the messages at 9 minutes. The exception is Ash Wednesday.Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 at 6:00pm
St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church
21 Holyoke St, Brewer, Maine 04412
Worship Leader: Pastor Carl Schrieber
Lenten Service 1
Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 at 5:30pm
1st United Methodist Church of Brewer
40 South Main Street, Brewer, Maine 04412
Worship Leader: Pastor Drew McLaren
Lenten Service 2
Wednesday, March 19th, 2025 at 5:30pm
Holden United Church of Christ
9 Rider Bluff Rd, Holden, Maine 04429
Worship Leader: Pastor Matt Brown
Lenten Service 3
Wednesday, March 26th, 2025 at 5:30pm
North Brewer-Eddington United Methodist Church
31 Main Rd, Eddington, Maine 04428
Worship Leader: Pastor Matt Brown or Pastor Jerrod Ottman
Lenten Service 4
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025 at 5:30pm
East Orrington Congregational Church
38 Johnson Mill Rd, Orrington, Maine 04474
Worship Leader: Rev. Lisa Fry
Lenten Service 5
Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 at 5:30pm
1st United Methodist Church of Orrington
14 Center Dr, Orrington, Maine 04474
Worship Leader: Pastor Cheryl Stratton
April 17 - Maundy Thursday
April 18 - Good Friday, vigil from 7 AM to 3 PM
April 20 - Easter Sunrise Service, 7 AM
April 20 - Easter Breakfast, 7:30 AM
April 20 - Easter Service, 9 AM
April 27 - Earth Day Roadside Clean Up, 3 PM. Please contact Doug Fogg at 919-271-5922, eoccyouth@gmail.com, or the church office at 207-825-3404 if you’d like to volunteer or donate.
May 17 - Spring Clean Up Day at church
June 22nd - 27th. Are you ready to make a difference this year? Mark your calendars for our incredible Community Mission Week! From June 22nd to 27th, we’re coming together to lend a helping hand to our neighbors in need. Whether it’s yard work, painting, cleaning, building, or tackling other light projects, your support can truly change lives!
We’d love for you to join us for all or even part of the week! The more, the merrier, and knowing who we can count on in advance allows us to plan effectively and tackle lots of meaningful projects. If you’re as excited as we are and want to get involved, reach out to Doug Fogg, Pastor Carl, or give the office a call for more details. Let’s make this mission a memorable and impactful experience together!
The Men's Group meets every Saturday at 7 AM.
The Women's Group meets on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 10 AM.
Ladies Aid meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 11:30 AM.
Bible Study every Wednesday at 5 PM before the Vespers service at 6 PM.
The Reason meets on Sunday, 5 - 7 pm. Doors open a 4 pm for those who want to play games, listen to or make music, or just hang out.
The Seasoned Reason meets for Vespers at 6 pm with discussion beginning at 6:45 pm in the Board Room. All are welcome to join us!
Choir Practice every Wednesday at 6:45 PM.
Craft Group meets every Thursday at 10 AM.
Book Club meets Thursday at 6 PM.