Today

Founders’ Festival, celebrating the 225th anniversary of North Parish Church, Sanford. Events are held throughout the day and feature a pioneer living museum, picnic, movies and an evening pig roast. A church service on Sunday will be similar to an early 1800s service and will be followed by the dedication of a landscape mural. The public is welcome at all events. North Parish Congregational Church, 893 Main St. For more information, visit www.northparishucc.com or call 324-3163.

First Parish Market, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with arts and crafts vendors. First Parish Church, 40 Main St., Freeport. Held rain or shine. Visit www.firstparish market.com for details.

“Shamanism: Soul Loss and Recovery,” 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., seminar offered by the C.G. Jung Center and held at Daggett Lounge, Thorne Hall, Bowdoin College, Brunswick. The cost is $85 for Jung Center members, $95 for nonmembers and $20 for full-time students with ID. Space is limited and registration is recommended. For a full description, visit www.mainejungcenter.org or call 729-0300.

Local Christian rock band Fortress, and Winsome Souls gospel quartet, doors open at 6 p.m. All-ages event with free admission. Donations appreciated. Holy Grounds Coffee House, Church of the Holy Spirit, 1047 Congress St., Portland.

 

Sunday

Centering prayer, 4 to 5 p.m., Christian meditation with Pamella Beliveau at Sadhana: the Meditation Center, 100 Brickhill Ave., South Portland. Visit www.sadhaname.com for more information.

 

Tuesday

“Interfaith Spiritual Practices: The Mystics Among Us,” 6:30 to 8 p.m., part of a series of summer programs offered by the Chaplaincy Institute of Maine and held at the Center for Grieving Children, 555 Forest Ave., Portland. Free. For more information, call 347-6740 or visit www.chimeofmaine.org.

Faith community workshop, 6:30 p.m., panel presentation with guest speakers representing Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim and Buddhist faiths. First Congregational Church of Kennebunkport, 141 North St. Attendees are asked to bring nonperishable food items for donation to the York Shelter. For details, call the church office at 967-3897 or visit www.first churchkennebunkport.com.

 

Wednesday

“Just Breathe: Deepen Your Compassion,” noon to 1 p.m., continues weekly through Aug. 17. The class is presented by Serlingpa Meditation Center and is held at The Heart Opening, 227 Congress St., Portland. Prior meditation experience is not necessary and drop-ins are welcome. The fee is $8 per class. For more information, visit www.meditationinmaine.org.

 

Saturday

Yard and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Saco Congregational Church, Flag Pond, Heath, and Rocky Hill roads, Saco.

Connected Catholics of Maine, Christmas in July party, 12:30 to 4 p.m. For reservations and directions, call Grace at 878-6459.

ApologetiX, 7 p.m., live concert with the Christian parody rock band. First Lutheran Church, 132 Auburn St., Portland. Tickets are $10 in advance, $8 for groups of 10 or more, and $15 at the door. For tickets or more information, call 272-3009 or visit the band’s website, www.apologetix.com.

 

Upcoming

Vacation Bible school, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 25 to 29, for ages 4 to 14, Trinity Lutheran Church, 612 Main St., Westbrook, The cost is $25 per child. Call 854-5653 or email office@trinitywestbrook.com for registration information.