The Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. is remembered each year in a service that focuses on justice and mercy.

On Monday, January 20, 2025 at 10 am, the Farmington Area Ecumenical Ministry will be celebrating the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at St. Joseph’s Parish, 133 Middle Street, Farmington. Bishop James Ruggieri, the newly appointed Bishop of Portland, will be our guest speaker.

Thursday, April 17, Maundy Thursday:

• Shorey Chapel: Seder Meal, Potluck and Foot Washing at Industry Town Hall, 5:00 PM
• Fairbanks Union Church: Maundy Thursday service at 7:00 PM
• St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Wilton: Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 5:00 PM
• Old South, First Congregational Church of Farmington, Service at 6:00 PM

A Community Good Friday Service, Friday April 18, 2025 at 12 noon

Organized by Farmington Area Ecumenical Ministry

Please join us for a service at Old South Congregational Church (235 Main Street, Farmington) at 12 noon on Friday April 18, 2025.

For those who wish to join in, there will be an ecumenical prayer walk in downtown Farmington immediately after the service. This is based on the medieval tradition of the stations of the Cross, from the condemnation of Jesus to his burial. The walk will start at Old South and proceed downtown to end at the Gazebo on Main Street. The service and walk combined are expected to last 1 hour.

The Easter Sunrise Service. Join us at 5:45 am at the corner of Orchard Dr. and Colby Miller Rd in Wilton.

All churches will have their regular Easter Services.

The Service of Compassion and Hope for those for whom the Christmas season can be a difficult time. The service is generally held at Fairbanks Union Church, 583 Fairbanks Road, Farmington a week or so before Christmas, and includes candle lighting, special music, and prayer.