Saturday

Music in the Cathedral, 7 p.m., with Music’s Quill: lutenist Timothy Burris and tenor Timothy Neill Johnson. Cathedral Church of St. Luke, 143 State St., Portland. Suggested donation is $15/$10.

Sunday

Prayer Vigil, 10:45 a.m., to support same-sex marriage, hosted by Catholics for Marriage Equality Maine at the park across from the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, corner of Cumberland Avenue and Franklin Street, Portland.

“A Faithful Conversation: Equality of Marriage,” 11:30 a.m., Parish Hall, 23 Pepperrell Road, Kittery Point.

Connected Catholics of Maine, 1 p.m. with potluck meal followed by meeting and program about Second Hand Heaven with Bill Wood from Catholic Charities of Maine. Holy Martyrs Parish Hall, Route 88, Falmouth.

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Support for the Freedom to Marry, 3:30 p.m., with music, clergy procession and multi-faith worship service. First Parish Portland, Unitarian Universalist, 435 Congress St., Portland. All are welcome.

 

Monday through Thursday

“Celebrate the Spirit: In Celebration of the Year of Faith,” 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. nightly, Deacon Norm Carol will lead sessions that cover the Bible, conscience, personal freedom and more. The sessions are open to all and may be attended individually. Held at The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress St., Portland. Refreshments will be provided. For childcare reservations, contact Michele Bernier in advance at 773-7746, ext.105 or at michele.bernier@portlanddiocese.org.

Tuesday

Election Day Bake Sale, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., to benefit needy residents of Portland. St. Pius Hall, 492 Ocean Ave., Portland.

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Friday

Benefit Auction, with viewing at 6 p.m. and auction at 7 p.m., varied items, proceeds will support church mission projects. People’s United Methodist Church, 310 Broadway, South Portland. To donate items, call 799-1413.

 

Friday through Monday

Barbara Lubin speaking tour, the founder and director of the Middle East Children’s Alliance, which supports the rights of children, will visit at 7 p.m. Friday at Blue Hill Library; 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, with food and entertainment by ALHAN Middle East Music Ensemble, at United Church of Christ, 150 Congress St., Bath, and at 7 p.m. Monday at First Universalist Church, 354 Broadway, Rockland.

Saturday

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Spiritual Arts, Interfaith Community and the Planetary Chaplain Award, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., benefit lunch and fifth annual award presented by Chaplaincy Institute of Maine to Wabenaki Child and Family Advocate Denise Altvater. The event will be held at One Longfellow Square, Congress and State streets, Portland. The suggested donation is $10 to $20.

“The Eye of the Storm: How to Find Peace in the Midst of Chaos,” 1 to 4 p.m., meditation workshop with American Buddhist monk Kelsang Pawo at The Heart Opening, 227 Congress St., Portland. The program is open to all and the cost is $25 and $15 students/seniors. For details, call 508-979-8277 or go to www.MeditationInMaine.org.

 

 

 


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