Notes from Session

CCP SESSION NOTES TO THE CONGREGATION – June 2026

Hello CCP!

We hope you are enjoying the warmer weather and are looking forward to the annual picnic at Oakledge Park on June 28.

Session would like to thank Elinore Standard for attending the April 18, 2026 PNNE meeting via Zoom. She said the highlight of the meeting was learning about a small group of clergy fighting against an intense ICE presence in Portland, Maine last winter. ICE targeted the American Roots factory, an employer of many new Americans, all of whom are documented and unionized. Clergy escorted workers to and from their cars, grocery shopped for them, and had help from the local police protecting them. After two weeks, ICE left without detaining a single worker!

The first group of the Still Becoming series in the spring with Kristabeth Atwood was a success and we thank the participants for completing the post-group survey. We also thank everyone who completed the survey to gauge interest in future groups. Due to all the positive feedback, a second group, Still Becoming: Everyday Mysticism — Awakening to the Sacred in Everyday Life, will run for five weeks starting in October. Kristabeth will reach out in early September about sign ups and scheduling, so watch your email.

St. Paul’s Cathedral continues to explore options with their redevelopment project. We are monitoring the situation and want to assure you that nothing regarding this project will affect CCP in the immediate future. We thank Sue Brooks for sharing St. Paul’s most recent update with us.

During the Easter season, Worship Planners were busy with the special services of Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday. While attendance was low, those who participated found the services meaningful. Session and Worship Planners thank John Steele and Moira Mulligan for their many years of hosting the Maundy Thursday service in their home. This year was their last year hosting so we will be rethinking Maundy Thursday for next year.

The new Refugee and Immigrant Assistance Fund was recently used to purchase a stroller and baby clothes for an Afghan family. We thank Ann Naumann for helping the family.

Please remember CCP will be taking the month of July off with services resuming August 2, 2026.

Sincerely,

CCP Session
Lori Davis, Carol Jenkins, and Lisa Sitek