Here (l. to r., from front) are new members Valerie Davis, John Cavanaugh and Merry Carver, with Rev. Dr. Jodi Hayashida, Anne Kinney, and Membership Committee chair Peggy Cox.

The First Universalist Church of Auburn recently welcomed new members  Valerie Davis and John Cavanaugh of New Gloucester and Merry Carver of Livermore Falls. In their new member session, the group learned about the history of Unitarian Universalism, as well as opportunities to minister within the church. Such sessions are offered several times per year by the church’s Membership Committee. For more information, call 783-0461 or visit www.auburnuu.org.