Religion and Values

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December 18, 2010

Reflections: Dying man creates a brew of his old and new beliefs

The first time I met David, he had just returned from the radiation therapy unit of a hospital. He politely asked me to microwave his coffee, which had grown cold while he was in treatment. When I suggested a fresh cup, he replied: “The coffee is still good; it just needs a boost.” I smiled […]
Published
December 18, 2010

Worship SpotlightSt. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Cape Elizabeth

ADDRESS: 885 Shore Road DENOMINATION/AFFILIATION: The Episcopal Diocese of Maine and the Episcopal Church, USA HISTORY: St. Alban’s Episcopal Church began its life as a mission church on June 21, 1914, under a tent set up on the grounds at Fort Williams. During its first 20 years, St. Alban’s Mission was a summer chapel serving […]
Published
December 18, 2010

Catholic hospital told to obey rules

PHOENIX – The bishop of the Phoenix Catholic Diocese has extended his deadline to a Phoenix hospital to comply with church teachings or lose its Catholic status. Bishop Thomas Olm-sted issued the demands in a letter to Catholic Healthcare West, the parent of St. Joseph’s Hospital. The diocese said Friday that Olmsted extended the deadline […]
Published
December 18, 2010

Religion Calendar

NOTE TO READERS: Please contact individual churches for details on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services and programs. TODAY Advent Vigil for Disarmament, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., administration building, Bath Iron Works, Washington Street, Bath. Live Nativity, 4 to 6 p.m., Park Avenue Church of God, 28 Park Ave., Portland. The event is free. […]
Published
December 11, 2010

Christmas lives in the heart beyond the mind’s reach

– “She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins” — Matthew 1:21 The geography of Christmas, as so often is the case with true places, is not to be found on any map. Of such places, we often receive various reports from […]

Published
December 11, 2010

Calendar

– Today “What Is Christmas All About?” 2 p.m., free presentation by the choir and drama ministries. First Baptist Church, 360 Canco Road, Portland. 773-3123. Acoustic concert with several Christian musicians, 7 p.m., sponsored by First Fruits Ministries and held at First Evangelical Free Church. 355 Bridgton Road, Westbrook. Free. Sunday Holy Eucharist and Confirmation, […]
Published
December 11, 2010

New chaplain will fill in at Pen Bay for member of Guard

Pen Bay Healthcare in Rockland has announced that the Rev. Gregory Marshall will serve as chaplain while pastoral care coordinator Andrew Stinson is serving with the National Guard. Marshall is a member of the United Church of Christ and has a master of divinity degree from Andover Newton Theological School. He graduated from Dartmouth College […]
Published
December 11, 2010

Mosque furor quieted, imam looks to promote pluralism

The New York cleric insists there should be an Islamic center near ground zero, as a symbol of peace.
Published
December 11, 2010

Worship SpotlightSt. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Yarmouth

ADDRESS: 396 Gilman Road, Yarmouth, about a mile from Cousins Island DENOMINATION/AFFILIATION: The Episcopal Diocese of Maine and the Episcopal Church, USA HISTORY: Founded in 1973, St. Bartholomew’s began as a group of worshippers under the guidance of the Rev. Harold Hopkins. For the first two years, St. Bart’s borrowed space in other local churches […]
Published
December 4, 2010

Religion Calendar

Today “Welcoming the Dark,” 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., workshop with Deena Prestegaard and Tom Cannon, $25; also Kirtan with Muraladhir Pai, 7 to 10 p.m., both at Sadhana, the Meditation Center, 100 Brickhill Ave., South Portland. Advent vigil for disarmament, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., administration building, Bath Iron Works, Washington Street, Bath. Connected […]

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