Editor’s note: Please contact individual places of worship for information about Holy Week and Easter religious services.

Saturday

“The Glory of Suffering,” 9:30 a.m. to noon, free women’s seminar led by Kati King and held at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Route 196, Lisbon. A free lunch is provided. RSVP to the church at 353-8453. For details, visit StMatthewsLisbon.org.

Sunday

Marriage of Hindu deities, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., ceremony and activities celebrating the ancient wedding of Lord Rama and Sita with priest Bhairav Ji of Boston. There will be prayers, songs, devotions and an Indian-style lunch and other Hindu traditions. Maine Hindu Temple, 719 Main St., Westbrook. Visit mainehindutemple.org or call 370-0475 for information. Event is open to the community.

Phoenix Chorale, 2 p.m., vocal and instrumental concert to benefit Preble Street homeless shelter. St. Luke’s Cathedral, 143 State St., Portland. Admission is free but donations will be requested and there will be refreshments for sale.

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“Jesus Christ Superstar,” 5:30 p.m., movie screening at Casco Village Church United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road (Route 121), Casco.

Monday

“The Modern Mystic,” 6 to 7:30 p.m., a Mystical Monday program with Guan Dojo (aka Joan Uraneck). Held at ChIME, 555 Forest Ave., Portland.

Thursday

Washing of the Feet, noon, ceremony with clergy from Catholic and other Christian churches. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress St., Portland. All are welcome.

Seder meal and Tenebrae service, 5:30 p.m., starting with a soup and bread supper followed by a Passover (Seder) meal at 6:15 p.m. and a candlelight Tenebrae service at 7 p.m. Events are separate and may be attended individually. Raymond Village Community Church, 27 Main St., Raymond. Call 655-7749 for more information.

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Maundy Thursday service, 6:30 p.m., Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 20 Jenkins Road, Saco.

Friday

Prayer Vigil, noon to 3 p.m., with contemplative music and devotional materials available. Raymond Village Community Church, 27 Main St., Raymond. Call 655-7749 for more information.

The Last Seven Words of Christ, noon to 3 p.m., ecumenical service with local clergy. Sponsored by Gorham Ecumenical Council and held at South Gorham Baptist Church, 53 County Road, Gorham. Open to all.

Labyrinth Walk, between noon and 6 p.m., allow about 30 minutes for a meditative walk using the indoor Chartres-style labyrinth. Trinity Episcopal Church, 580 Forest Ave., rear entrance, Portland. Call 772-7421 for details.

Labyrinth Walk, between noon and 7 p.m., indoor labyrinth for meditative walks. First Parish Church, 9 Cleaveland St., Brunswick. Open to the community. For details, visit firstparish.net or call 729-7331.

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April 4

Great Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m., Deering Center Community Church, Stevens Avenue and Brentwood Street, Portland. Children up to grade 5 may participate.

Easter Sunrise Services

6 a.m., at Bradbury Mountain in Pownal, with a service at the mountain peak or under the shelter at the bottom. In case of bad weather, meet at First Parish Congregational Church in Pownal. Coffee and doughnuts will be served at the church after the service.

6 a.m., by the river at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Saco, and sponsored by United Baptist Church.

6 a.m., on top of Mount Battie at Camden Hills State Park, sponsored by Chestnut Street Baptist Church.

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6:15 a.m., Stroudwater Park, outer Congress Street, across from Stroudwater Baptist Church, Portland. A breakfast will follow.

6:30 a.m., overlooking Pleasant Lake at Casco Village Church, 941 Meadow Road (Route 121), Casco. A breakfast follows.

Coming up

“Grace and Truth,” April 10-12, interdenominational conference for women, presented by Women of the Word and featuring several nationally known speakers. Held at the Double Tree Hotel in South Portland. Cost is $85. Childcare is not available. For more information, visit women-of-the-word.net or call 413-525-1804.

Religion calendar items must be submitted before noon Monday to be considered for the next Saturday. Mail to: Religion Calendar, Portland Press Herald, P.O. Box 1460, Portland, ME 04104; or email to:

religion@pressherald.com


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