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 […]
Religion and Values
When health care may have a prayer
Some doctors and patients see a good-faith union of medical science and spirituality.
Pope Francis revolution draws criticism
The new pontiff has charmed millions, but the enthusiasm isn’t shared across the board.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Supreme Court considers town’s prayers
At issue are the legal limits of religious expression at official functions nationwide.
Churchgoers rejoin health program in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Christian health program is back in operation in Kentucky, paying medical bills for churchgoers who pledge not to smoke, drink or engage in sex outside of marriage. Christian Care Ministry President Tony Meggs said Friday that Kentucky residents have already begun rejoining Medi-Share, a less expensive alternative to traditional insurance plans […]
Pope praises elderly on World Youth Day
Pope Francis says young people should take the occasion to honor and thank their grandparents.
Religion Calendar
Saturday Ship’s Cargo Fair, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Church on The Cape, Langsford Road, Cape Porpoise. Holy Ground Coffee House, 6:30 p.m., featuring Brads Trio with Dreaming in Purple. Church of the Holy Spirit, 1047 Congress St., Portland. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Admission is free with donations accepted. Dinner is available for $7. […]