Today Yard and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with cookout from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. First Congregational Church, 167 Black Point Road, Scarborough. Tuesday “NOOMA” interactive devotional series, sessions at noon and 6:15 p.m. The series continues on July 17, 24 and 31, and is open to the public. First Congregational Church […]
Religion and Values
In perfect Christian harmony
The participation of the Westminister Abbey Choir in a papal Mass sparks a lot of talk.
U.S. first lady seeks to inspire AME Church conference
Michelle Obama urges the audience of 10,000 to come together to address today’s challenges.
Vatican bank removes part of historic veil of secrecy
The director refutes claims that the institution has been uncooperative with requests for financial information.
Calendar
Today Flea market and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. Kellogg Church, Route 123, Harpswell. Singles Mass, 4 p.m., sponsored by Connected Catholics of Maine and held at St. Gregory’s Parish, Gray. Summer Festival, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday and from 8:30 a.m. to noon Sunday, with many activities, contests, […]
Religion Calendar
Summer Hours Editor’s note: We will publish a onetime listing announcing a seasonal change in Sunday worship hours. Some notices may have been published previously. First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, Kennebunk, 9:30 a.m. through Sept. 2. Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 2 Storer St., Kennebunk, 8:15 and 9:45 a.m. North Parish Congregational Church, 895 Main St., […]
Reflections: Unconditional love of someone else starts with yourself
Love: we hear and use this word every day. However, rarely do we think about what this word really means. Love is hard to explain and easy to recognize. My natural personality style is a director. Although my intention is never to hurt anyone, my past actions have resulted in a few strained relationships. With […]
Bishops attack birth control mandate
The bishops’ ‘Fortnight for Freedom’ campaign urges U.S. Catholics to speak out about the mandate.
Vatican makes overtures to prodigal Society of St. Pius X
But bringing the ultra-conservatives back into the fold would pose several thorny problems.
Reflections: No one ever tells you about those empty spaces your father leaves behind
No one tells you about the empty spaces, the rooms you enter where all his stuff lives on, and his energy lingers, too. But he is gone. No one talks about finding the traces of that man you always loved, except maybe for a few teenage years when you wanted to run away because he […]