PORTLAND — First Parish Unitarian Universalist presents singer-songwriter Peter Mayer in concert on Sunday, March 3 at 2 p.m. in their historic Meeting House at 425 Congress Street. Tickets are $20 and available at the door or through Eventbrite HERE.
For more than two decades, Mayer has been performing in venues across the United States and beyond. He writes songs for a small planet — songs about interconnectedness and the human journey — songs about life on earth and the mysterious and wondrous fact of our existence. He also writes songs about dress hats, pumpkins and pajamas, and other important stuff!
Mayer’s work has been included in song books, church hymnals, and folk radio playlists across the country. He is the recipient of fellowships from both the McKnight and Bush foundations. As a recording artist, he’s produced 11 albums with sales topping 100,000. His music has been performed by such artists as Kathy Mattea, David Wilcox, Claudia Schmidt, Anne Hills, Priscilla Herdman, Darryl Purpose, Billy Jonas, and Ronny Cox. For more information, visit www.petermayer.net.
A member congregation of the Unitarian Universalist Association, First Parish practices a liberal religion that affirms the “inherent worth and dignity” of all people and advocates for a “free and responsible search for truth and meaning.” Inclusive initiatives include the installation of a “Black Lives Matter” sign over the entrance, the permanent presence of a rainbow flag, and weekly acknowledgment of early church leaders’ complicity in the genocide of Wabanaki people. The recent “Church for Every Body” campaign included the installation of an elevator and other renovations that made the building more accessible. Services at First Parish are offered every Sunday at 10am, with additional services for special occasions throughout the year. For more information, visit www.firstparishportland.org or call 207-773-5747.
