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The Lighthouse United Methodist Churches of Midcoast Maine - Peoples, Cape Elizabeth, and Thornton Heights - share one pastor and one administrative assistant, joining together in worship, mission, and community life. Our congregations are growing in the ministry of the laity, empowering one another to serve and lead with unique gifts. We are stronger together, shining Christ’s light more boldly in our community, and we invite you to join us!
Peoples
Peoples
Cape Elizabeth
Cape Elizabeth
Thornton Heights
Thornton Heights
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
Submit Prayer Requests Online - Submit prayer requests online through this link.
Lighthouse Churches Events & Announcements
Care Kits - Have been assembled at each church and are available for pick up after worship on Sunday to keep in your car or on hand to offer to someone in need. Thank you to all who donated for this Lenten mission and for those who assembled them.
Men's Breakfast - Men are welcome o join us on 2nd Saturdays at Peoples UMC for breakfast at 7:15am and we often host special speakers from the community. Please contact the church office to RSVP at 207.799.1413.
Combined Worship on May 31 - The Sunday after Easter, we held our third combined worship as a Cooperative Parish and was once again a wonderful time together. We hope to schedule combined worship on 5th Sundays whenever possible so our next will be May 31 at 10am. We will meet at Thornton Heights UMC 100 Westbrook Street in SoPo. Please plan to join us!
Meet Your Bible! Pastor Gwyneth will be leading an introductory class on the Bible which will take place on Thursdays at 5pm April 30, May 7, May 21, May 28, June 11 and June 18 (this schedule was preferred by those who have registered over Wednesdays at 7pm). You can register at this link.
A/V Position Open - THUMC is looking to hire a new AV Tech. View job description here.
Administrative Info from the Lighthouse Transition Team
The last meeting of the transition team will likely be held March 14, 2026 as we move toward ministry as a 3-point charge within the cooperative parish.
Notes from 3/14/26 Meeting (our last meeting)
Agenda from 12/21/25 Meeting (minutes lost)
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