Welcome to
Williston-Immanuel
United Church!
Sunday Worship
10:00 am in-person & live-streamed on YouTube and Facebook
11:00 am Coffee Hour
11:30 am Soul Food Scripture Discussion in-person and on here on Zoom
Communion is offered the first Sunday of the month. We serve gluten free bread and grape juice. If you worship remotely and want to participate in communion, please have some crackers/bread and juice/or wine ready.
Other worship Gatherings
Awakenings: A Recovery Worship Experience
Awakenings meets First Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm (ET) on Zoom (online only) This service blends the gifts of recovery found in programs such as the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and the transformational power of the Christian faith. Confidentiality is expected.
Narcotics Anonymous
N.A. meets Saturdays at 7:00 pm in the parlor on the first floor. Please use the back entrance off Deering Pl. There is a small parking lot there that can be used during meetings.
Tree of Life Gospel Church
Tree of Life meets in the Chapel Mondays & Tuesdays at 4:30 pm, Saturdays 9-11 am, and Sundays 12-3 pm. For more information about their worship services please contact Pastor Kashala Damas Kalombo. Tel: (207) 272-8332.
Sudanese Presbyterian Fellowship
SPF meets in the Chapel on Sundays from 3:30-5:30 pm. For more information about their worship services please contact Pastor Matthew Long.
Upcoming worship service
The Lasso Lectionary—On Sunday, April 21st we begin our long awaited worship series based on the Emmy Award winning Apple TV+ show, Ted Lasso. “Why,” you ask, “bring a secular show into worship?” Because as Christians we recognize God’s love, grace and forgiveness and our call to do the same even in the secular world. God’s Good News of redemption, forgiveness, and new life are all around us and for this we rejoice! This t.v. show is for mature audiences; the worship series is for everyone! It will run through May 12th. Don’t forget to invite a friend.
SuNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday School is available for children grade 1st-6th. On the first Sunday of each month, children remain in worship. We are using the Growing in God's Love curriculum and have an amazing team of volunteer teachers. If you're a parent / grandparent with questions about Sunday School please contact Nicole through the church office.
Nursery Care
For children ages 1-5, we offer babysitting during Sunday worship services, right after the children's moment (The God Box).
upComing Events
New to our church? Would you like to learn more about Williston-Immanuel United Church? Then you are cordially invited to our Spring Meet and Greet April 14th after worship service. Meet other new people, get to know a few church members, and enjoy a light lunch on us! We will be welcoming new members into our church family on May 19th on Pentecost Sunday. If you are interested in attending the Meet and Greet or becoming a member, please let Kate Borduas, chair of the Deacons, or Pastor Reba know.
Nibbles and Knowledge—Sunday, April 28 Representatives from various non-profits that WIUC supports will join us for a special coffee hour after church on Sunday, April 28. We’ll use a “speed dating” format, so everyone will rotate every five minutes or so.
Office Hours
The church office will be closed May13-15 & may 20-22
Regular church office hours:
Monday - Wednesday 9 am -2 pm
Building Manager: Ben Watczak
Ben is available Monday - Thursday
We are closed on Fridays, and federal holidays.
For weather-related building closure information see:
No matter who you love,
No matter your chosen pronoun,
No matter the color of your skin or your immigration status,
No matter the amount of money or education you have,
No matter your afflictions, affiliations or the mistakes that you've made,
You are welcome at Williston-Immanuel.
N.A. Candlelit Meeting
7:00 pm Saturdays
N.A. meets in Clark Hall (back of building--use Deering Place entrance)
Who are we?
Williston-Immanuel United Church is an inclusive Christian community that promotes faith, fellowship, social justice and love, compassionately reaching out to our broader community, celebrating our diversity, and affirming each individual's spiritual journey.
Acceptance without conditions, affirmation without discrimination – these are the goals of Williston-Immanuel United Church.
Read more from a 2011 Portland Press Herald story here.
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