Sunday

Steadfast Hope, 11:30 a.m., Palestinian/Israeli conflict from the Palestinian point of view, led by the Revs. Ted and Phyllis Campbell. Woodfords Congregational Church, 202 Woodford St., Portland.

Epiphany Lessons and Carols, 4 p.m., with the Cathedral Choir, Cathedral Church of St. Luke, 143 State St., Portland. Free.

Connected Catholics, social hour and potluck supper starts at 5 p.m., followed by business meeting and talk about the role of deacons in the church with Deacon Dennis Popadak. Holy Martyrs Parish Hall, Route 88, Falmouth.

Monday

Ballroom Dance and Relationship Building, 7 p.m., six-week class and workshop. Peoples United Methodist Church, 310 Broadway, South Portland. $70 per couple. Space is limited. Visit www.PeoplesUMC.com or call 619-1509 for details.

Tuesday

Fiesta Game Night, learn and play Mexican train dominos, 6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 141 North St., Kennebunkport. Snacks provided and all ages are welcome. Free.

Friday

“Jews, Christians and Israel: Perspectives on People, Land and Nation,” 7 p.m., service and lecture by David Fox Sandmel Ph.D., the founding rabbi of Portland’s Congregation Bet Ha’am. Etz Chaim Synagogue, 267 Congress St., Portland.

Saturday

Hands Around the Capitol, annual memorial recognizing the enactment of Roe v. Wade, starting at 10 a.m., with Mass, prayer service, rally and march. For more information and schedule, visit www.mainerighttolife.com or call 782-0101.

Holy Grounds Coffee House, 6:30 p.m., with Christian rock group the John Edwards Ensemble from Wells. Church of the Holy Spirit, 1047 Congress St., Portland. Admission is free.

Looking ahead

Laughter Training for Professionals, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 16 and 17, workshop with Katie West. The cost is $295. Sadhana, the Meditation Center, 100 Brickhill Ave., South Portland. Visit www.SadhanaMe.com for details.

 

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