The Lighthouse Cooperative Parish of Midcoast Maine - Peoples, Cape Elizabeth, Thornton Heights and Evergreen join together regularly for mission, ministry and community life. We are stronger together, shining Christ’s light more boldly in our community, and we invite you to join us at any of our locations.
Lighthouse Parish Coordinating Pastor: Rev. Gwyneth Arrison
Read Pastor Gwyneth's latest Lighthouse Enote from June 13, 2026
Peoples United Methodist Church
310 Broadway, South Portland
Worship at 9:00 AM
PeoplesUMCsp.org
Cape Elizabeth United Methodist Church
280 Ocean House Rd, Cape Elizabeth
Worship at 10:00 AM
CEUMC.org
Thornton Heights United Methodist Church
100 Westbrook St, South Portland
Worship at 11:00 AM
ThorntonHeightsUMC.org
Evergreen United Methodist Church
10 Leavitt St, Long Island
Worship at 10:00 AM
neumc.org
Lighthouse Churches Events & Announcements
Meet Your Bible! Pastor Gwyneth will be leading an introductory class on the Bible which will take place on Wednesdays at 7pm on Zoom on May 20, 27, June 10, 17, 24 You can register at this link.
Fruit of the Spirit Summer Sermon Series - This summer we’ll begin journeying through the Fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22-23. Each week we’ll focus on one of the Spirit’s gifts growing within us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These are more than character traits we try harder to achieve; they are the work of the Holy Spirit shaping us into the likeness of Christ flowing naturally from our relationship with Christ. Join us! And be sure to pick up a bookmark to help you memorize the Scripture.
Portland Pride Parade - All are invited to walk with the Thornton Heights UMC in the Portland Pride Parade on Saturday, June 20. We will have sign making at 9am at THUMC, then meet at 11am near Monument Park for the start of the parade at 11:30am. FMI contact Pastor Gwyneth.
Bassoon Recital at Peoples - You are invited to a recital on Thursday, June 25 at 7pm held at Peoples UMC with 8 bassoonists including our own Pastor Gwyneth. Church and community members are more than welcome to attend. The group is called the “Maine Razzle Dazzle Bassoonery!”