Saturday 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 651-5990. Eckankar, the […]
Religion and Values
Reflections: Heaven isn’t a place we go, it’s how we reach the divine
Heaven is a state of being that we can all access through a variety of ways.
Anglicans sanction the Episcopal Church in America for supporting gay marriage
At a global fellowship meeting, the U.S. church is stripped of political power for three years.
French Jews weigh whether to wear skullcaps
The other choice may be to tuck them away in hopes of staying safe.
Reflections: Finding hope at the Parliament of World’s Religions
Thousands of people gather in one place to champion the struggle to understand and celebrate our differences.
Religious liberty battle mounts in Georgia
Companies join forces against proposed laws seen as both anti-gay and a threat to the economy.
Vatican loans relic to Anglicans in show of unity
The ivory top of the pastoral staff of St. Gregory the Great will be displayed in England’s Canterbury Cathedral.
Religion Calendar
Sunday Service of Lessons and Carols, 10 a.m., featuring short readings, hymns and carols to celebrate the Christmas story. St. Augustine Anglican Church, 168 North St., in the Grange building, Saco. For more information, call 284-5948. Shape Note Singing, 2 to 5 p.m., four-part harmonies also known as sacred harp singing. Held at the New […]
Reflections: No need to have a blue Christmas without her
Instead, the everlasting hope of Christ means rejoicing.
Religious freedom in eye of beholder
A poll finds Americans see some faith groups, such as Muslims, as less deserving of protections than others.