VBS

August 18-22

6p - 8p

Ages pre-k-5th grade (must be potty trained and independent in the bathroom)

Monday - Thursday: Kids get to learn lessons from God’s word and new songs while playing games and enjoying snacks and games with their new friends.

Friday: VBS family night & potluck


SMALL GROUP LEADER TRAINING

Small group leaders are ordinary people used by God to do extraordinary things. As a group leader, you help your group members take one step closer to Jesus.

Fall semester of groups is

aug 31 - nov 16

All new leaders need to take small group leader training, and previous leaders are always welcomed to join as a refresher! Our next group leader training is:

aug 19th 7pm

If you have completed the training previously or RSVP’d for our next training (but already know what type of group you want to host), register your group below.


FALL SMALL GROUPS

Small groups are the best way you can really find your people.

FALL SEMESTER IS: AUG 31 - NOV 16

Make sure you take a look through our list of small groups to find the right fit for you once the semester begins!


Homeschool Co-Op

Calling all homeschool families! Connect with like-minded parents at our co-op interest meeting. Whether you’re just curious, new to homeschooling or new to this community, this interest meeting is for you!

Date: Tues September 2, 2025

Time: 6 pm


MY REFUGE

My Refuge is the track we use to share a little more about the history, vision, and beliefs of this church. Through My Refuge you can become a member of the church, discover more about small groups, and even join the dream team (our amazing crew of volunteers who make this house feel like home).

My Refuge happens once a month so make sure to sign up below so we can be ready for you!

Our next My Refuge is:

Sept 7th

6p-7p


BLESSING BOXES

Through our partnership with Connect Caribbean Mission, we are able to send Blessing Boxes filled with fun and love for our sponsored children at the Refuge’s Hope Center in the Dominican Republic. You can pick up and return boxes in the common.

BOXES AVAILABLE: AUG 17

BOXES COLLECTED: SEPT 14

For questions or more information, email Cory at: missions@refugemaine.church


Bill Layle

Director of Counseling Grace Life International

Marriage by Grace Conference

Speaker: Bill Layle

Date: Sept 19th & 20th

Time: 6-9p (19th) & 9a-1p (20th)

Early registration is $100/couple (or $50/individual)

Sept 1st price increases to $125/couple (or $65/individual)

snacks and childcare provided


LADY CAMP

Save the date and tell your friends, Lady Camp is happening

Nov 14 - 15

We’ll be returning to the beautiful Brookwoods Conference Center in Alton, NH. Registration will open Oct 1st but we want you to have the dates as soon as possible.

More info to come….don’t miss out!


REFUGE PODCAST

If you missed a message or want to listen again, you can catch up on our website or iTunes.

If you found us via our podcast, welcome! We’d love to connect with you more. Let us know you’re here:


Food Drive

First sunday

On the first Sunday of every month, we collect non perishable food items to bring to the Windham food pantry. Donations can be dropped in the shopping carts before heading into the auditorium for our 9 or 11 am services.

Suggested Items

  • ready eat soups/stews

  • canned pasta meals

  • jam/jelly

  • spaghetti sauce

  • sloppy joe sauce

  • baked beans

  • canned tuna/chicken

  • canned fruit

  • peanut butter

  • crackers

  • cake mixes

  • kids snacks

  • paper towels

  • toilet paper


YTH Night

Monday nights 6:30-7:30 pm

Grab your kids (grade 5th +) and their friends and drop them for an evening of fun that will accelerate their spiritual growth and help form long lasting friendships.