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Religion and Values

  • Published
    June 24, 2015

    Shocked by S.C. shootings, members of Portland congregation come together

    'You're not going to keep me from showing up,' says a member of Green Memorial AME Zion Church, a spiritual refuge in a challenging time.

  • Published
    June 20, 2015

    Religion Calendar

    Saturday “Counteracting terrorism: the global reach of prayer,” 2 p.m., talk by Kari Mashos of Cape Neddick and Athens, Greece. Held at First Church of Christ, Scientist, 5 Heritage Lane, Kennebunk. Holy Grounds Coffee House, 6 p.m., with Dean Richardson. Reasonably priced food will be available. Donations to support the musicians are welcomed. Held at […]

  • Published
    June 20, 2015

    Republicans shrugging off encyclical on environment

    Reactions suggest that the pontiff's views may fall flat as far as the U.S. political system is concerned.

  • Published
    June 20, 2015

    For Muslims, Ramadan marks a time of fasting, spirituality

    The fast is intended to bring the faithful closer to God and to remind them of the suffering of those who are less fortunate.

  • Published
    June 13, 2015

    Religion Calendar

    Saturday Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., barbecue lunch available. West Scarborough United Methodist Church, Route 1, Dunstan Corner, Scarborough. Yard sale, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Trinity Church, 580 Forest Ave., Portland. Deacon Steven Cartwright will be ordained to the priesthood at 10 a.m. by Bishop Robert P. Deeley at the Cathedral of […]

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  • Published
    June 13, 2015

    Spain approves path to citizenship for Sephardic Jews

    Spain's vote comes after Portugal's approval of a plan for Jews whose ancestors were expelled from that country.

  • Published
    June 13, 2015

    Pope becomes environmental advocate

    His predecessors have addressed ecological concerns, but Pope Francis is taking a historic stance.

  • Published
    June 13, 2015

    Effort to fight San Diego yoga in school fails

    Opponents say they will continue to work against the 'religious indoctrination of our children by the state.'

  • Published
    June 11, 2015

    Pope creates tribunal to judge bishops

    Francis OKs proposals of his sexual abuse advisory board, although details must still be worked out.

  • Published
    June 6, 2015

    Religion calendar

    Saturday Yard, bake and plant sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., First Congregational Church, 141 North St., Kennebunkport. Tag sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., South Congregational Church, Community House, Temple Street, Kennebunkport. Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Blue Point Congregational Church, 236 Pine Point Road, Scarborough. Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 […]