Religion and Values

Reflections: Asking who we are helps to disarm our tightly held beliefs

by Susan Lebel Young July 11, 2015July 10, 2015

We are not our traits, roles and behaviors; not only our bodies, emotions and thoughts.

Religion and Values

Paraguayans hope pope will speak for poor

by Los Angeles Times July 11, 2015July 10, 2015

Their country is the most Roman Catholic and conservative in the region, but many are disillusioned.

Religion and Values

Religion Calendar

July 11, 2015July 10, 2015

Saturday Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Mary’s, 144 Lincoln St., Bath. Saturday and Sunday “Weaving the Tent,” 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, hosted by Trinity Episcopal Church, 580 Forest Ave., Portland, as part of the upcoming “Welcoming the Stranger” exhibit at the Jewish History […]

Religion and Values

Sikh American worker allowed to differ from ‘The Disney Look’

by MIKE SCHNEIDER The Associated Press July 11, 2015July 10, 2015

Gurdit Singh said he’d been kept out of view of Disney guests because he wears a turban and uncut beard.

Nation & World, Religion and Values

Pope Francis apologizes for sins during colonial conquest

by The Associated Press July 10, 2015July 9, 2015

In Bolivia, the pope asks forgiveness for crimes against native peoples in the conquest of America.

Nation & World, Religion and Values

In Bolivia, pope defends church’s role

by The Associated Press July 9, 2015July 9, 2015

The pontiff will continue on to Asunción in Paraguay on Friday.

Life & Culture, Religion and Values

Religion Calendar

July 4, 2015July 3, 2015

Saturday God Bless America! 3 p.m., Independence Day concert featuring patriotic music, with several guest performers and sing-along. Held at Christ Church, 6 Dane St., Kennebunk. The suggested donation is $12, or $8 for seniors and students; children under 10 are welcome at no charge. For details, visit christchurchkennebunk.org, or call 985-4494. Phippsburg Congregational Church […]