Saturday

Dan Schall in concert, 6:30 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road, Pownal. Go to DanSchall.org for details.

Sunday

Homecoming Sunday, 8 and 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., services with parish breakfast following the morning services. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 885 Shore Road, Cape Elizabeth.

Outdoor worship, 10 a.m., one of several events celebrating the 175th anniversary of Peoples United Methodist Church, 310 Broadway, South Portland. Also scheduled are a Memorial Service of Light at 7 p.m. Wednesday near the Bath House at Willard Beach and a Heritage Days Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 13 at the church. For more information, call 799-1413.

Connected Catholics of Maine, 1 p.m., potluck meal, general meeting and planning session. Holy Martyrs Parish Hall, Route 88, Falmouth.

Introduction to Great Tides Zen, 3 to 5:30 p.m., at the Pierce Atwood Building, 254 Commercial St., Suite G, Portland. For more information, visit greattideszen.com.

Wednesday

Memorial Service of Light, 7 p.m., presented by Peoples United Methodist Church and held near the Bath House at Willard Beach, South Portland. For more information, call 799-1413.

Wednesday through Saturday

“Light in the Darkness,” pledge drive for The Presence Radio Network, Maine’s only Catholic radio network, will be held from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13. Featured are appearances by more than 20 local priests and live Masses each morning. Bishop Robert P. Deeley will celebrate Mass at 8 a.m. Saturday. The network (106.7 FM in Greater Portland and Lewiston/Auburn, 90.3 FM in Greater Bangor, 89.7 FM in Bath/Brunswick and 89.5 FM in Augusta) is a nonprofit lay apostolate that relies on pledges for crucial funding. Donations can be made by calling 689-9939 or by visiting www.thepresence.fm.

Friday through Sunday

Weekend conference with opening ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday.

10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, program: “A Marriage Seminar: Motivated by Faith to Hold a Family Together,” with Apostle Dr. Paul Gitwaza of the Rwandan Zion Temple.

Noon: The Rev. Samuel Niyungeko of the Ndahangwa Pentecostal Church in Rwanda presents “God’s Mission is Life’s Mission.”

5 p.m.: The Rev. Ryan Howell of Curtis Lake Christian Church and president of Vision New England will present “Motivated by Life in God’s Mission.”

9 a.m. Sept. 14 program: Community Fellowship Celebration.

11 a.m.: “Motivated by Faith Toward the Finish Line,” with the Rev. Mutima Peter and Apostle Dr. Paul Gitwaza.

5:30 p.m.: Musical celebration and dinner.

All events are free and will be held at the Bethel Christian Center, 36 Patrick Drive, Westbrook. For details, go to bccmaine.org/events.html or call 854-9700.

Friday

“Heavenly Sound,” 7 p.m., variety of Christian music for all ages with free-will offering taken to benefit the Life Saver Bracelet Project. Held at Brunswick United Methodist Church, 320 Church Road, Brunswick. Fellowship and refreshments follow the concert. To learn more visit projectlifesaver.org.

Sept. 13

Heritage Days Fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Peoples United Methodist Church, 310 Broadway, South Portland.

“Faith, Christianity, Health: A Lecture on Christian Science,” 2 p.m., by Kari Mashos of Cape Neddick, sponsored by First Church of Christ, Scientist, and held at the Rockland Public Library, 80 Union St., Rockland. The program is free and child care is provided. For more information, visit cscamden.org.

Coming Up

“Making the Widow’s Heart Sing,” Sept. 19 and 20, third annual conference with several workshops designed to help widows and offer resources to ministry leaders. Special guest is author Grace Fabian. Registration is $25 and the deadline is Sept. 13. East Auburn Baptist Church, 560 Park Ave., Auburn. Register at eabcministries.com or call 782-0348 for information.

Serlingpa Meditation Center is offering classes at Practice, 482 Congress St., Portland. For a schedule or more information, call 508-979-8277 or go to meditationinmaine.org. Fees vary.

Items must be submitted before noon Monday in order for listings to be included 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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