Chief Jones to Speak on homeless

The Deacons of the First Congregational Church of Bridgton, Maine – UCC are very pleased to announce that Bridgton’s Chief of Police Phillip Jones will be a guest speaker at the Sunday, Jan. 29 10 a.m. service, where he will discuss issues surrounding homelessness in the community.

First Church eagerly welcomes all members of the community to attend.

Chief Jones and his wife moved to Bridgton in 2005, and he joined the Bridgton Police Department in late 2006. Chief Jones has held several positions within the Department including Patrol Officer, Investigator, Training Officer and Community Policing Officer, where he taught the fifth grade Drug Awareness Program. He was named Sergeant in 2017 and just three years later was promoted to Chief of Police.

Chief Jones currently serves on the Executive Board of the New England Chiefs of Police and is actively involved in the Maine Special Olympics Torch Run. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Theology from New England Bible College.

The First Congregational Church is an Open and Affirming church and welcomes everyone. The pastor is Rev. Emily C. Goodnow. Sunday services are held at 10 a.m. Childcare is available. For more information visit www.bridgtonucc.com or call the church office at 207647-3936.