Saturday

God Bless America! 3 p.m., Independence Day concert featuring patriotic music, with several guest performers and sing-along. Held at Christ Church, 6 Dane St., Kennebunk. The suggested donation is $12, or $8 for seniors and students; children under 10 are welcome at no charge. For details, visit christchurchkennebunk.org, or call 985-4494.

Phippsburg Congregational Church UCC is celebrating the 250th anniversary of its founding which was on July 4, 1775. Celebration activities are planned throughout July and August. The church features the historic English Linden Tree that is the largest and oldest in Maine. Visit phippsburgucc.org for more information.

Wednesday

Organ Recital, noon, featuring organist Mark Thallander, Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, 122 Ash St., Lewiston.

Friday through July 12

“Weaving the Tent,” noon to 6 p.m. July 10; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 11 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 12, hosted by Trinity Episcopal Church, 580 Forest Ave., Portland, as part of the upcoming “Welcoming the Stranger” exhibit at the Maine Jewish Museum in September. No weaving experience necessary. Contact Alice Moisen at 871-9074 for more information

July 11

Yard Sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Mary’s, 144 Lincoln St., Bath

Vacation Bible School

“Gotta Move!” 5 to 7:15 p.m. July 20 to July 24, for children entering K to seventh grades, with games, crafts and a light dinner provided. An adult VBS will be offered at the same time. Free with preregistration due by July 10. Brunswick United Methodist Church, 320 Church Road, Brunswick. Visit umcbrunswick.org/vacation-bible-school.html or call 725-2185 for details.

Other

Father Steven G. Cartwright has been named parochial vicar at Prince of Peace Parish (Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, Lewiston; Holy Cross Church, Lewiston; Holy Family Church, Lewiston), effective July 1, 2015. Cartwright was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Robert P. Deeley at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland on June 13.

Religion calendar items must be submitted before noon Monday to be considered for the next Saturday. Please note that we are not able to list regular weekly services in the calendar. Mail to: Religion Calendar, Portland Press Herald, P.O. Box 1460, Portland, ME 04104; or email to:

religion@pressherald.com