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Directions

Take the Casco Bay Ferry to Peaks Island. Walk up to the 1st street. Turn left onto Island Ave. Follow that street 1/2 mile. It will curve around a corner. The church is at the top of the hill.

OUR MISSION

At Brackett Memorial UMC, we are called to be an inclusive, diverse and caring Christian community: worshiping, praying, witnessing, reaching out to all people on the island and beyond, daring to grow and change as God calls us.

RECONCILING MINISTRY

Reconciling Statement of Purpose: As an open and affirming community of seekers, our purpose is to provide a nurturing spiritual environment through worship, witness, education, fellowship and service to the glory of God. Recognizing that everyone is of sacred worth, we welcome people of every age, gender, ethnic origin, cultural heritage, sexual orientation, economic reality, and diverse ability, in the full life, work and membership of our church.

CHURCH LEADERSHIP

Pastor: The Reverend Deborah H. (Desi) Larson

Administrative Assistant: Ms. Laura Glendening

Choir Director: Ms. Jan Thomas

Sexton: Ms. Linda Tuttle

Lay Leader: Mr. Otis Thompson

Church Council Chair. Ms. Carol Kinney

Lay Member to Annual Conference: Ms. Catherine Shaw

Chair of Board of Trustees: Mike Langella and Ralph Ashmore, co-chairs

Nurturing Committee Chair: Jean Ashmore

Prayer Shawl Ministry: Rebecca Stephans and Ann Hinderer, co-chairs

Children's Choir: Ms. Mavourneen Thompson

Staff Parish Relations Committee: Rev. Ruth Williamson/Ingrid Elofson, co-chairs

Sunday School: Ms. Chris Bearce, Ms. Alice Kennedy, Ms. Antonia Winter

PEAKS ISLAND

Brackett Memorial UMC was built in 1861 and is located on Peaks Island, a short ferry ride from Portland, Maine.

UNITED METHODISTS

Our congregation at Brackett Memorial UMC includes people from a wide range of denominational backgrounds and affirmations. Learn more about