I am currently the Contract Minister for the UU Congregation in Waterville, Maine. During the summer months our sanctuary is closed.
I would welcome the opportunity to visit your congregation during July or August and serve as guest minister in your pulpit.
I look forward to hearing from you about possible dates.
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“Twinkle” Marie Manning was the featured poet Millinocket Memorial Library in Maine on November 14th, 2025. Special thanks to Ben Barr and Nicole Brennan. Much of the poetry she read can be found in her first poetry book entitled: “Accompanied.” Additional works can be found in the “Rivers of Ink” anthology by 12 Willow Press. www.TwinklesPlace.org #livinglifeasaprayer#pulpitofpeace#poetry#Mainepoet The music at the beginning and end of this video is by a very special musician. Eternal gratitude and love.
Read and listen to Twinkle’s June’s Calling poem on Substack!
The next two weeks, as we close out one year and welcome the next, we are exploring this Thought for Contemplation:
Thought for contemplation: “Does it seem like I’m looking for an answer to a question I can’t ask?” – Nora Jones, Nightingale
Join us in Florida as we explore the above thought within the
Theme: “Immeasurable Mysteries.” Twinkle is the guest speaker in:
Jacksonville on December 29th, 2024
&
Ormond Beach on January 5th, 2025
#LivingLifeAsAPrayer
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Rev. “Twinkle” Marie Manning will be the Worship Leader in Jacksonville on December 29th, 2024 AND in Ormond Beach on January 5th, 2025. Please Join Us!!
Saturday, December 21st, 2024 (NAUA Zoom)
1:00 PM Eastern
Worship Leaders:
Rev. “Twinkle” Marie Manning & Margaret Stewart
Thought for contemplation:
“So the Christians and the Pagans sat together at the table,
Finding faith and common ground the best that they were able.”
~ Dar Williams
The archive of the FULL SERVICE will be available HERE on December 22nd, 2024.
To support this endeavor, and to find out more, email TwinkleManning@gmail.com
August has continued to see lots and lots (loads and loads) of rain! Tuesday evening vespers services (Contemplative Services) have grown a bit of a following and it is a delight to watch this small ministry grow. Soon Twinkle will be returning to her regular contract with the Waterville Universalist church where she leads services twice per month September thru June. She is also going to be launching a new Empowering Women Maine Salon Style Gatherings. (more on that in future posts).
Twinkle took this photo one evening. She says, “While on Kineo this beach has the best vantage point for the most gorgeous sunsets!” She and her friends have spent quite a bit of time on-Island as they prepare for the next phases of Melusine’s Haven. Stay tuned for more exciting news to come for Melusine’s Haven as well for new Twinkle’s Place new location plans.
Vanessa Jones + 40 Reasons + “Chickadee”
