State Street Church
Portland, Maine
An Open and Affirming Church
SHARING OUR FAITH JOURNEY
We are hiring a
Music Director / Organist
to lead the music program at State Street Church.
Join us!
A PLACE YOU CAN CALL HOME
If you’re looking for a kind, compassionate, fun-loving, justice and peace orientated spiritual community, we are that place!
COMMUNITY FOR YOU
There is a place for you here. You’ll find Life Groups are an easy place to belong and meet lifelong friends!
SHARING OUR FAITH JOURNEY
WHO WE ARE
Greetings!! Thank you for stopping by our website. If you are searching for a community that works together on issues of social justice, encourages one another to live our lives authentically, feeds our spirit, honors human dignity, and supports one another in the search for meaning and spiritual enrichment, you will find like-minded people here! Feel free to check out the "About Us", "Staff" and "Groups" pages to see what we are about.
Please come by this Sunday! Tell us you are coming - fill out the "Plan a visit" pop-up. We would love to get to know you. We will honor where you are and we recognize that we all have much to learn from one another. We look forward to meeting you! God bless.
- Pastor Bryan
FAQ
Have questions? We have the answers!
159 State Street Portland, Maine. The church is located near the former Mercy Hospital campus. State Street is one-way heading south so the church will be on your left.
You can park on either side of State Street. Parking is FREE on Sundays! Or you can park across the street at Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home. If need be, you can park across the street at the Portland Club (but please see one of the ushers or deacons to get a parking pass for the Portland Club)
The service is Sunday at 10 a.m. in the main Sanctuary. Dress is casual.
COVID and FLU infections are up in Cumberland County.
Masking for the Sunday Service is encouraged though not required. If you are not feeling well, or are showing symptoms of unwellness, please join us online from home.
Our worship services are a dynamic blend of traditional and fluid styles. Classic hymns on our beautiful pipe organ are mingled with newer contemporary music. Different art forms are employed. The service often follows the common lectionary for readings from the Bible and our pastor Bryan delights in both educating the church and interpreting lessons relevant for our culture and time. We find power in metaphor and are more interested in interpretation than literalism. Our services are designed to bring hope, humor, challenge, and change to this life rather than focusing on the next. We do not believe in exclusivism and honor all enduring faith traditions and the spiritual truth of each individual.
Kids of all ages are welcome to attend the service. Pastor Bryan always includes a "Kids' Sermon" just for kids. Following the kids' sermon, we provide child care in our nursery for infants and toddlers.
The Groups page includes the leader of each group. Send them an email about your interest and they will get back to you!
Contact Pastor Bryan about serving or volunteering!
PAST SERMONS & SERVICES ...
WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU