Religion and Values
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PublishedApril 20, 2013
Religion Calendar
Today Rummage sale, 8 to 11 a.m., First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, Main Street, Kennebunk. Connected Catholics of Maine, 1 p.m., lunch gathering at Ruby Tuesdays at Kohl’s Shopping Center plaza, Westbrook. Call Linda at 838-4083 for more information. “EarthRite: A Celebration Honoring Earth and Spirit,” 4 to 7 p.m., multimedia, nondenominational, participatory event with […]
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PublishedApril 20, 2013
Denver church members: Thou shalt not kill, for we will help
A Colorado congregation aids troubled souls while calling for stronger gun laws and mental health services.
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PublishedApril 20, 2013
Reflections: Dying man leaves gift of compassion
Joe’s case of lymphoma was as vicious as I had ever seen since moving to Maine. Short, transitory remissions punctuated by bizarre infections in a young, single male reminded me of similar cases of lymphoma I had seen in New York before 1976 that perplexed the cancer center experts. These cases of lymphoma, also characterized […]
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PublishedApril 20, 2013
Monks vow Christian voices will not be silenced
After violence at their cathedral laid bare their vulnerability, Egyptian monks are more vocal.
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PublishedApril 13, 2013
Korean War chaplain awarded Medal of Honor
President Obama presents the nation's highest award for valor to a U.S. soldier who didn't fire a gun.
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PublishedApril 13, 2013
Women stand up for equal rites at Western Wall
Arrests come a day after an Israeli agency proposes a compromise on the issue of female worship.
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PublishedApril 13, 2013
Reflections: Letting toddler play with boomerang brings grandmother many happy returns
Last week in Virginia, I spent a morning baby-sitting my 2½-year-old grandson, Walker. His mother had suggested plenty of possible activities. We could use play-dough. We could read books or draw. We could go outside. I opted to let Walker decide. I would have no plan. I would go with what he chose, and then […]
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PublishedApril 12, 2013
Religion Calendar
Sunday “From New Beginnings Spring Spiritual Awakenings,” 10:30 a.m., interfaith service at Portland New Church, 302 Stevens Ave., Portland. Visit chimeofmaine.org for details. Rejoicing Spirits, 4 p.m., special worship service for people with cognitive or developmental disabilities, followed by fellowship and supper. Held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 612 Main St., Westbrook. Wheelchair accessibility and ASL […]
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PublishedApril 12, 2013
Big Brother won’t decide who’s a sister
CHICAGO — Who is properly deemed a Catholic nun or sister? Courts themselves have no place answering such religious questions, a federal appeals court in Chicago ruled Wednesday in a civil dispute that involves a woman who insists she is a religious sister. Citing the U.S. Constitution and even the Bible, the 7th U.S. Circuit […]
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PublishedApril 6, 2013
Calendar
– Sunday “Wondrous Love,” 10 a.m., Easter Cantata by Lloyd Larson with organ, choir and narration. Raymond Village Community Church, 27 Main St., Route 121, Raymond Village. Introduction to mindfulness meditation, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., five-week course led by Vajra Vidya in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Course will be held in Portland and includes […]
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