The Sugarloaf Area Christian Ministry, associated with the American Baptist Churches of Maine, offers year-round Zoom and in-person Sunday worship services at 9:00 a.m. at the Richard Bell Chapel in Parking Lot C, below the Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel and outdoors at The AMP at 11:00 AM from July to Labor Day weekend.
Zoom Sunday Worship Invitation – worship with us without leaving home. You are invited to our Sunday morning worship gatherings. We start at 9:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, for a one-hour service. For those who like to arrive early, the room opens at 8:30 AM so you may settle in and greet one another. To acquire a Zoom invitation for Sunday Worship services, contact the Rev. Dr. Pam Morse at [email protected] or see us on Facebook – Sugarloaf Area Christian Ministry for details. To join in to our Zoom Worship Gatherings until April 28, 2024 – Meeting ID: 863 9285 2265 – Passcode: 379369.
Blue Christmas Service took place on Monday, December 18, 2023, from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM via Zoom. Sugarloaf Christian Ministry offers this time as a gift, a place of calm, quiet and healing. Who do you know who needs such healing space these days? Invite them to join you. A link was provided on our Facebook page and through email.
Downhill Worship is provided every Sunday, from Christmas to Easter at 11:00 a.m. Meet at the base of Double Runner chair, under the Downhill Worship sign. This is a timely and unique way to be with God and friends on your favorite mountain. For the 2023-2024 season Downhill Worship began on Sunday, December 31, 2023 to Easter.
Blessing of the Skis is an annual event for Skis and Boards, and took place as part of Downhill Worship on Sunday, January 31, 2023. Many came and collected their bright yellow “I’ve Been Blessed” stickers to adorn skis, boots and helmets.
Christmas Eve: The first year of COVID-19 restriction, we hosted a Sugarloaf Christmas Special on WSKI, Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, 2020 from 6-7 PM. Could not gather in the chapel that year, but could still share the Christmas story, light our candles, sing Silent Night and welcome the Light of the World into our lives again, as we gathered around the TV or computer at 6PM Christmas Eve joining Sugarloafers on mountain and around the world. The Special was rebroadcasted at 10:30 AM on Christmas Day.
For 2021, we presented our Christmas Eve Service at 7:00 PM on Friday, December 24th on ZOOM. We posted the ZOOM link on our Facebook page as well as our website, www.sugarloafministry.com and at www.sugarloaf.com on the mountain’s event calendar.
For 2022 we were excited to have celebrated our Christmas Eve Community Candlelight services together IN PERSON at the Dick Bell Chapel, on December 24, 2022, at 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM. For 2023 we resumed our traditional Christmas Eve Candlelight services at 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM.
Outdoor Sunrise Service, Easter Sunday March 31, 2024. More than 500 celebrants joined us for the experience of celebrating Easter morning way up on Sugarloaf. All met at the base of the Super Quad Chair and dressed warmly (it’s always colder than you think). Lift loaded from 5:30 – 5:35 AM only. A season’s pass was required, or you may sign a release form that morning at the lift for a free ride. You must ski/board down. Recommended for people intermediate level or above (trail can be firm and dim lighting that time of morning).
The Easter Celebration at 9:00 AM at the Chapel (50) and on Zoom (27) was well attended. The last Downhill Worship (19) for the 2023-2024 season was held at 11:00 AM.
Prayer Requests to a confidential prayer team can also be made online at the SACM website, or by calling the Ministry at (207) 237-2304. Email [email protected] with spiritual concerns, comments, or needs.
Change of Pace: meets on Thursday 6:00 -7:15 pm at the Carrabassett Valley Academy (2nd floor study lounge) whenever school is in session. Students from various athletic disciplines meet together to discuss the intersection of faith and competition in a supportive atmosphere.
Catholic Masses are said each Saturday at 4:30 p.m. at the Richard Bell Chapel during the ski season (Christmas to Easter.) Masses are also available Saturday night in Stratton and Sunday morning in Rangeley all year long.
Our Daily Bread published and distributed by RBC Ministries since 1956, offers daily devotional stories and scripture verses. SACM provides free ODB booklets, available at the Richard Bell Chapel, or experience the daily devotionals online at odb.org on your computer. RBC Ministries also has ODB download apps for iPhone, iPad and Android devices.
Book Discussions & Fellowship
Monday Journey Group – 7:00 – 8:30 PM – every other Monday meetings – discussing the book “40 Verses to Ignite Your Faith” by Laurie Short.
Tuesday Turns – 9:00 AM – Met at the ski racks by the base of the Super Quad lift on Tuesdays to ski and form community on the slopes. See you next season!
Wednesday – 7:00 – 8:30 PM – Book discussion – “What’s Your God Language” Zoom in to join the discussion – ID 896 2447 2130 Passcode 169609.
Thursday – 6:00 – 7:15 PM – Change of Pace – CVA
Monthly Cookies and Cocoa aprez ski gatherings were enjoyed at D’Ellies as were the four Ministry Lunches provided after Sunday Worship services, presenting opportunities for entertainment, good food and friendly conversations.
Call the ministry at 207-237-2304 for further details and current book information.
LIFE LOOKS DIFFERENT FROM THE AMP
Rev. Dr. Pam Morse & Rev. Earle Morse
The AMP — Sunday Worship Services at the Sugarloaf amphitheater, are presented the first Sunday in July through Labor Day Sunday at 11 am. The services are accessible by chairlift or hiking. Call the Ministry at 207-237-for details. Life Looks Different from the AMP.
Located 3500 feet up on Sugarloaf Mountain, The AMP Sunday worship services are accessible by chairlift (or hiking) at 11:00 AM. [Go to the rental shop, top floor of the Sugarloaf Base Area for lift tickets ($7.00) for the ride on the Super Quad lift. Plan on loading by 10:30 AM to ensure timely arrival. If the weather forces us to cancel, there will be notification at the Super Quad directing you to the Chapel for an indoor service at 11:00.
Check out the Ministry’s website at https://sugarloafmsugarloafministry.com or on Facebook at https://facebook.com/SugarloafAreaChristianMinistry.