North Parish Congregational Church
895 Main Street Sanford, Maine
Serving Sanford, Springvale, Shapleigh, and Surrounding Communities
SUNDAY SERVICE 10:30 AM
FREE STORE open MON & WED 9:30 AM TO NOON
for shopping and donations of clothing and household goods.
OFFICE open Wednesdays: Call 207-342-3163 or Email the office
Find our CALENDAR below.
What to Expect
Learning & laughter, prayer & praise, caring & compassion, giving & growth!
Communities Care Day, October 13, 2025
Every year on Indigenous Peoples' Day from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM we celebrate how much Communities Care by offering FREE services and information! We have offered FREE EYE EXAMS, FREE HARICUTS, FREE LUNCH, FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS, FREE CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES, & THE FREE STORE IS OPEN FOR clothes, socks, bedding, boots, coats, and household goods!
This is Us: A Caring Community.
We celebrate, we serve, we learn, we share
We love God and we love our neighbors.
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We offer free Mind, Body, and Spirit workshops, providing opportunities for education, connection, and self-expression.
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We are home to the Free Store with clothing and household items.
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We host Communities Care Day annually to help with basic needs.
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We support the Sanford Food Pantry, Caring Unlimited, Habitat for Humanity, Community Meals, and more!
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Our Pastor is Rev. Estelle Margarones, our Choir Director is Jane Kirton, our musician is Patricia Hussey, and our Director of Children's Christian Education is Esther Lee Samia.
Open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30 AM-12 PM for shopping and donations of clothing and household items
We care and we make a difference!
We love our historic building and the caring community that gathers here! For over 200 years, people have gathered to worship and serve God right here in the heart of Sanford. You can feel the history in our beautiful worship center as the sunlight streams in the windows on a Sunday morning. You can be part of making a difference in the world in the present time. Together, we seek to know God, to do good, to be inspired, and to bring hope to others by living lives of faith and service.
Open and Affirming
A Place for All God's Children
North Parish Congregational Church United Church of Christ is an Open and Affirming Church. We welcome and embrace ALL people regardless of race, skin color, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other source of differentiation. We believe we are ALL equal and worthy of love in the eyes of our Creator.
Events Calendar
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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I've been to church once or twice (or never). What happens in church?
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There's some sitting and listening, as well as some standing and singing. There are some prayers and the sermons/message are always in everyday language and apply to everyday life! It's a time of being inspired, being in community, and being reminded that all things are possible with God.
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Is there a fee to attend?
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No fee. Church is free. Donations are welcome for the work of the church in the community.
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Do I need to dress up?
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Absolutely not.
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Can LGBTQIA+ people attend?
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Yes! We are an Open and Affirming church and ALL are welcome to attend, join teams, and be in leadership.
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Is it boring?
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No way! Our minister is dynamic and engaging.
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I don't like being called a "sinner".
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You won't be. We don't like to use that word here.
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How long is the service?
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One hour. If you'd like to stay and chat with people, we have free refreshments afterward!
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Address
Physical address:
895 Main St. Sanford ME, 04073
Mailing address:
893 Main St. Sanford, ME 04073
Phone
(207) 324-3163
