Religion and Values

Published
August 24, 2013

World’s Mormon missionaries surpass 75,000

SALT LAKE CITY – The number of Mormon missionaries surpassed 75,000 worldwide in August, driven by the church’s decision to lower the minimum age for ambassadors of the Utah-based faith. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reported the number of proselytizing missionaries has increased by 28 percent from about 58,000 a year ago. […]
Published
August 17, 2013

Religion Calendar

Saturday Men’s Fellowship Breakfast, 9 a.m., with the Rev. Derek White at First Congregational Church of Kennebunkport, Ober Hall, 141 North St. The breakfast is free and open to all men. There will also be a showing of the movie “Courageous,” followed by discussion. Call the church at 967-3897 for more information. Gospel for New […]
Published
August 17, 2013

Reflections: While walking a labyrinth, one learns to be open and enjoy life as it is

Two of my dear friends, Jean and Alex, both age 63, died a few days before I stepped into my first labyrinth — a sacred path leading from outer to inner, or Earth to God, depending on one’s perspective. I was in Arizona. My mind was tortuous, turning like the twisty lines on the desert […]
Published
August 17, 2013

Not all faiths espouse gay marriage as rite

While same-sex couples can marry legally in 13 states, the landmark decisions change nothing in the eyes of churches.
Published
August 10, 2013

Religion Calendar

Saturday Yard and bake sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., North Sebago Methodist Church, Route 114, North Sebago. Summer Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., crafts, raffles, food. St. Joseph’s Church, parish hall, 225 S. High St., Bridgton. Ice Cream Social, 2 to 4 p.m., all you can eat while supplies last. The cost is […]

Published
August 10, 2013

When health care may have a prayer

Some doctors and patients see a good-faith union of medical science and spirituality.
Published
August 3, 2013

Religion Calendar

Saturday Heavenly indoor sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Cathedral Church of St. Luke, 143 State St., Portland. Jumble sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. George Episcopal Church, 3 Emerson St., Sanford. Sunday Healing service, 1 p.m., with Rosary, teaching and laying on of hands. Holy Rosary services are held daily. The Little House of […]
Published
August 3, 2013

Reflections: Like physical exercise, meditation has intensely practical benefits

“I am not going to move out of the lobby until you give me the room for which I already paid,” I said. As the hotel manager called the security guards, I wasn’t sure whether to run or argue. Instead, I resolved to sit and meditate while five guards surrounded me with their hands on […]
Published
August 3, 2013

Pope Francis revolution draws criticism

The new pontiff has charmed millions, but the enthusiasm isn't shared across the board.
Published
July 27, 2013

Religion Calendar

Saturday Annual indoor sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Salvation Army Tabernacle, Union Avenue and Sixth Street, Old Orchard Beach. Call 934-4381 for details. Clothing Closet, 9 a.m. to noon, free clothing at Elm Street United Methodist Church, South Portland. A free community supper and movie will be held at the church from 4:30 to […]

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