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Religion Calendar

April 16, 2016April 16, 2016

Singer-songwriter Dean Richardson and Eric Bro. Free. Church of the Holy Spirit, 1047 Congress St., Portland, www.facebook.com/holygroundsportland, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday. Rejoicing Spirits, a special worship service for persons with cognitive or developmental disabilities, followed by fellowship and supper. Free. Trinity Lutheran Church, 612 Main St., Westbrook. 4 p.m. Sunday. The Wisdom in Brokeness: An Interfaith […]

Family battles Scientology to see their kids

by Lindsey Bever The Washington Post April 15, 2016April 16, 2016

Two former Scientologists have mounted a campaign to reach their kids, who they say are brainwashed.

Life & Culture, Religion and Values

Reflections: God must have a sense of humor

by Rev. Cathy Grigsby April 9, 2016April 8, 2016

The creator of this world who has no sense of humor is a God I cannot live with.

Life & Culture, Religion and Values

Indiana state trooper fired for preaching while on duty

by The Associated Press April 8, 2016April 9, 2016

He faces two lawsuits alleging that he questioned drivers about religion during traffic stops.

Life & Culture, Nation & World, Politics, Religion and Values

Bernie Sanders to speak at conference hosted by Vatican

by John Wagner The Washington Post April 8, 2016April 9, 2016

He will head to Rome on Thursday for an event on social, economic and environmental issues.

Nation & World, Religion and Values

Mormon conference urges common ground, tolerance at all levels

by BRADY McCOMBS The Associated Press April 2, 2016April 2, 2016

But the faith’s leaders reiterate that theirs is the only true church.

Life & Culture, Religion and Values

Religion Calendar

April 2, 2016April 1, 2016

Dances of Universal Peace: chants from a variety of world spiritual traditions paired with simple circle dance movements. Suggested donation $5-$15. 2-4 p.m. Sunday. Creating Space Yoga Studio, 1717 Congress St., Portland. www.dancesof universalpeace.org/. To submit an item for the Religion Calendar, go to MaineToday.com and click on the calendar tab.