Today

“Understanding Karma: Creating the Life You Want,” 1 to 4 p.m., meditation workshop with the American Buddhist monk Kelsang Pawo. The Heart Opening, 227 Congress St., Portland. Cost is $25, $15 for students and seniors. For more information, visit www.MeditationINMaine.org or call 508-979-8277

Generational healing and service, 2 p.m., at the Franciscan Monastery, 20 Beach Ave., Kennebunk.

“Anahata means Heart,” 4:30 p.m., benefit for Sadhana, The Meditation Center, with gong meditation and healing circle, potluck and kirtan. Suggested donation is $22. Held at Opportunity Alliance, 50 Lydia Lane, South Portland.

Sunday

“Shouting Stones,” 9 a.m., three-week Lenten discussion series starts today at Woodfords Church, UCC, 202 Woodford St., Portland.

Burundi Cultural Event, 3 p.m., overview of the situation in Burundi with personal stories, music, cultural items and food. Donations welcome. Cape Elizabeth United Methodist Church , 280 Ocean House Road, Cape Elizabeth

Healing Service, 4 p.m., with folk music performed on harmonica and guitar. United Christian Church, 18 Searsmont Road, Route 173, Lincolnville Center.

Ecumenical Choir Festival, 3 p.m., with prayerful reflections offered by pastors from several local churches; light refreshments will be served after the service. Sponsored by the Gorham Ecumenical Council and held at Cressey Road United Methodist Church, 81 Cressey Road, Gorham. Free with donations accepted. Call Chris Kimball at 892-9437 for details.

Tuesday

Messiah in the Passover banquet, 6 p.m., program with Jennifer Rodgers from Chosen People Ministries. Bar Mills Community Church, Buxton. The Christian and Jewish community is invited. Call 929-8042 for more information. An offering will be taken .

“Live, Laugh, Love Together,” 2 p.m., in-depth video series presented by the Ladies Society at First Congregational Church, 141 North St., Kennebunkport. Series continues on April 10 and May 8. All women are welcome to attend. Call 967-3897 or visit www.firstchurchkennebunkport.com for details.

Wednesday

Taize Worship, 7 p.m., St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 7 Portland Road/Route 1, Kennebunk.

Thursday

Chartres-style labyrinth, indoor labyrinth available between 4 and 7:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal, 580 Forest Ave., (entrance in rear). Portland. Allow about 30 minutes. Call 772-7421 for more information.

Friday

“Courageous,” 6:30 p.m., free showing of the movie at Park Avenue Church of God, 28 Park Ave., Portland. For more information, call 807-5443.

“A Finished Heart,” 8:30 p.m., drama portraying a loving marriage between two men at the end of life. Sponsored by Congregation Bet Ha’am and the JSL Foundation of New Gloucester, and held at Congregation Bet Ha’am, 81 Westbrook St., South Portland.

Saturday

Flea market and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Lovell United Church of Christ, Route 5, Center Lovell.

St. Patrick’s Concert and Supper, 4 p.m., concert of authentic Celtic music with several vocalists, followed by a sandwich buffet and dessert at 5:30 p.m. Christ Church, 6 Dane St., Kennebunk. Suggested donation for the concert only is $10 for adults or $7 for children and seniors; supper only is $7 for adults and $5 for children. For both events, suggested donation is $15 for adults or $10 for children.

Other

Online auction, March 5 to 18, to benefit the rebuilding of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick that was destroyed by fire. Visit BiddingForGood.com/uucb to view items and to bid.

 

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