Religion and Values

Published
September 10, 2010

Maine Muslims celebrate end of Ramadan fast

Muslims have been fasting from sunrise to sundown for the past month, a period that ended at sundown Thursday.
Published
September 9, 2010

Maine churches condemn planned burning of Quran

They say the planned burning is "contrary to both the Christian gospel and the values of religious freedom."
Published
September 4, 2010

Worship SpotlightUnion Church, Biddeford Pool

ADDRESS: 3 Stonecliff Road, Biddeford Pool DENOMINATION/AFFILIATION: Multidenominational. HISTORY: Union Church was established in 1864 and has been serving Biddeford Pool and surrounding towns ever since with a legacy of faith and service to the community. The historic Quaker meetinghouse-style church was originally a summer mission church with visiting preachers. In the 1950s and ’60s, […]
Published
September 4, 2010

Religion Calendar

Sunday Prayer and Healing Service, 12:30 p.m., Little House of Prayer, 1 Little House of Prayer Drive, Biddeford. Thursday Tarot Night, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., free workshop, Abrahadabra Oasis, 991 Forest Ave., Suite 203, Portland. Friday Connected Catholics will meet for dinner, 7 p.m., DiSanto’s Restaurant, 322 West Gray Road (Route 202), Gray. Call Louise […]
Published
September 4, 2010

Reflections: Experience the psychic factor of nature

“I believe in God, the creator of heaven and earth.” Many Christians “proclaim” this manifesto at their Sunday worship services. I find it a powerful, goosebump-inducing statement of belief. I had a pretty comprehensive education at the University of Montreal. There, we studied physics, organic chemistry, geology, astronomy, higher mathematics and philosophy — having previously […]
Published
September 4, 2010

Mormons split over Beck

Some Mormons wonder if commentator Glenn Beck is damaging a skeptical public's view of their faith.
Published
August 28, 2010

Religion Calendar

Today Kelli Hutchison Memorial Playground installation, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., in memory of the 10-year-old girl who died in February after a battle with cancer. Volunteers will help assemble the equipment. St. Ann’s Episcopal Church, 40 Windham Center Road, Windham. Dessert and silent auction, 7 to 8 p.m., Union Congregational Church, South Bristol. Summer […]
Published
August 28, 2010

Worship Spotlight:The Little House of Prayer, Biddeford

ADDRESS: 8 Little House of Prayer Drive HISTORY: July 1983 saw the building of the Little House of Prayer, a name Bernadette Cyr had received in prayer. It was built during the first two weekends of that month with the contribution of a single benefactor and a small crew of dedicated volunteer workers. On July […]
Published
August 28, 2010

Reflections:How do we cope with our broken hearts?

“If you preach to broken hearts, you’ll always have a congregation.” Many years ago, when I was a Methodist minister, my district superintendent asked me to be the preacher at the annual meeting of his district. I wondered what I might say to some 50 of my colleagues. The thought came to me that […]
Published
August 28, 2010

Lutherans form new church

The major denomination's acceptance of gay pastors is the tipping point for conservatives.

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