Saturday

Epiphany Concert, 2 p.m., in honor of the celebration of Epiphany, also known as Twelfth Night. Part of the program will include sing-along carols. Held at Christ Church, 6 Dane St., Kennebunk. Suggested donation is $12, $8 for seniors and students, or what one can afford. Young children are welcome at no charge. For more information, go to christchurchkennebunk.org or call 985-4494.

Sunday

Public Witness for the Black Lives Matter Movement, 11 a.m., following the worship service with a reading of the names of the 76 unarmed people of color killed by police in the United States since 1999. First Parish Portland, Maine Unitarian Universalist, 425 Congress St., Portland.

Epiphany Lessons and Carols, 4 p.m., musical celebration with the Cathedral Choir and featuring hymns, readings and poetry. Cathedral Church of St. Luke, 143 State St., Portland.

Wednesday

Worship with John Waller, 7 p.m. Waller, a Christian singer-songwriter, has released five albums and four singles. Tuttle Road Methodist Church, 52 Tuttle Road, Cumberland. Free admission with an offering taken. 829 3766. Handicapped accessible.

Thursday

Labyrinth walk, noon to 7 p.m., the indoor painted-canvas labyrinth will be available for meditative walks. First Parish Church, 9 Cleaveland St., Brunswick. To learn more, visit firstparish.net/programs or call 729-7331.

Jan. 16

Silent Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., listen to your inner voice away from the demands of life. Held at Unity of Greater Portland, 54 River Road, Windham. Lunch is provided and an offering is suggested. For more information or to register, call the church at 893-1233 or Jack Serry at 207-651-5990.

Eckankar, the Religion of the Light and Sound of God, 11 a.m. to noon, monthly service at McArthur Public Library, 270 Main St., Biddeford. For more information, go to eckinme.org.

Holy Grounds Coffee House, 6:30 p.m., with dinner, worship and concert with Chasing the Light. Doors open at 6 p.m. Held at The Church of the Holy Spirit, 1047 Congress St., Portland. No cover charge. Food will be available at a reasonable price.

Other

Deacon Peter J. Bernier has been named director of ministerial services for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, effective Jan.19. Bishop Robert Deeley recently made the announcement about the new position, which will oversee the office of the permanent diaconate and several functions related to the formation of priests, coordinate the diocese’s international priests and also act as the liaison for various chaplaincy services.

Bernier was ordained to the diaconate in June 2004, and is a deacon at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Windham, where he has served in several capacities since 1986. He has a master’s degree in pastoral theology from Loyola University in New Orleans, a bachelor’s degree in industrial technology from the University of Southern Maine in Portland, and a diploma in electronics and communications from Southern Maine Technical College. He has worked in the engineering field since 1977, at companies in Maine and Massachusetts. Bernier and his wife, Debra, have been married for 38 years and have three children.

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