Pen Bay Pilot Without an Agenda: Talking with the Crew of the ‘Sunbeam’ Pt 2 By Eva Murray – Tuesday, April 2, 2019 …Sunbeam steward Jillian…. [H]er domain is the galley, from where she feeds crew and visitors alike. Sometimes islanders are invited aboard for supper, but all through the day working islanders stop in…
Read MoreCHERRYFIELD, ME — Two more photos from Sunbeam Steward Jillian from the ever expanding events at the Mission’s Weald Bethel Community Center. These photos are from a recent Saint Patrick’s Day Downeast Table of Plenty (DETOP) supper. Jillian said, “Margery and Rock-n-Roller Paul discovered Table of Plenty shortly after moving to the area, and they…
Read MoreCHERRYFIELD, ME — Sunbeam Steward Jillian sends this photo from a recent Downeast Table of Plenty serving table with a note: “Wow. We are like kings.” Jillian is referring, of course, to the many DETOP meals, prepared and served by volunteer hosts, that are meals fit for a king. Agreed! DETOP is held Sundays at…
Read MoreGood morning. The weather is inspiring a cancellation for our beloved community supper today. If you see this, please post it on social media. Best, Jillian. P.S. See you at the supper next Sunday. Learn more https://bit.ly/2P45bRb
Read MoreCHERRYFIELD, ME — The Mission’s Sunbeam V Steward Jillian sends these photos and an update from Super Bowl Sunday’s Downeast Table of Plenty: “Even on Super Bowl Sunday our community supper was full of fellowship! “Ocean wanted to celebrate her birthday at Table of Plenty, so her mom, Savannah hosted the meal and sure made…
Read MoreCHERRYFIELD, ME — Another thank you to ‘Sunbeam V’ Steward Jillian for shooting and sharing this photo of “our community supper dish crew” from last Sunday’s Downeast Table of Plenty (DETOP). “Everyone loved the squash soup, roasted beets and beautiful vibrant purple slaw grown by Geri. She hooked us up with bounty from her root…
Read MoreCHERRYFIELD, ME — January 20, 2019 – Downeast Table of Plenty Community Supper today is cancelled because of the snowstorm.
Read MoreCHERRYFIELD, ME — Maine Seacoast Mission’s Table of Plenty (DETOP) takes place in the Weald Bethel Community Center, Downeast Campus, Sundays from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm. People from every segment of the community attend this community meal. There is music, conversation, laughter, no hunger, and no loneliness. When not taking care of business as…
Read MoreCHERRYFIELD, ME — More than 75 people celebrated the 8th anniversary of the Downeast Table of Plenty (DETOP). We enjoyed a roast beef dinner with lots of potatoes and vegetables, and finished with a birthday cake made by Laureena and Maeve. The Table of Plenty is a joyful space where people come to listen to…
Read MoreCHERRYFIELD, ME — Our EdGE program crew pitched in Sunday, October 21, hosting the Downeast Table of Plenty inside the Weald Bethel Community Center. Wendy Harrington, Director of Service Programs, said, “The staff cooked and served a delicious feast.” At the Downeast Table of Plenty, all are welcome to come together and share a satisfying,…
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