Religion and Values

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October 30, 2010

Reflections: Petroglyphs put past – and future – into perspective

During the late ’50s, possibly it was the early ’60s, I was visiting family at Vantage, Wash. Nearby, behind the newly finished Wanapum Dam, rising waters of the Columbia River would soon inundate most of 300 well-preserved rock paintings, or petroglyphs, bearing witness to the dreams and doings of a primitive people. Sixty of the […]
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October 30, 2010

Worship Spotlight: Congregational Church, Cumberland

ADDRESS: 282 Main St. DENOMINATION/AFFILIATION: United Church of Christ HISTORY: The Congregational Church has been at the center of Cumberland since before it was a town or Maine was a state. Founded in 1793, the church often served in the New England tradition as the meetinghouse for the town, including as the location for high […]
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October 30, 2010

Ex-chaplains warn against lifting ban on gays in military

Retired chaplains say jobs will be at risk if they can't call homosexuality a sin; the Pentagon says religious beliefs are OK.
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October 30, 2010

Milestones

The Rev. Richard L. Bennett, pastor of Bridgton’s First Congregational Church United Church of Christ, was recently honored at a reception with church members and friends. Bennett is retiring this month after 12 years serving the church and community. Bishop Richard Malone is completing a trip to Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo […]
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October 30, 2010

Religion Calendar

Today Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., also breakfast 7:30 to 10 a.m., First Congregation Church, 161 Black Point Road, Scarborough. Power of Peace, 2:30 p.m., multifaith gathering, talks and entertainment, Sadhana Meditation Center, 100 Brickhill Ave., South Portland. Potluck supper at 6 p.m. followed by additional programs. The public may attend and donations […]

Published
October 23, 2010

Worship Spotlight: United Methodist Church, Damariscotta

ADDRESS: 40 Church St. DENOMINATION/AFFILIATION: United Methodist HISTORY: The first Methodist church in Damariscotta was built between 1840 and 1850. The first church building was similar to most churches of the time, with a belfry from which the bell called worshipers to service each week. In 1871, a storm blew the steeple off. The steeple […]
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October 23, 2010

‘Pastor Bob’ honored in Cornish

CORNISH — The Rev. and Mrs. Robert Irish were recently honored for 50 years of service with a program and reception at the Hilltop Baptist Church. The Rev. Irish, who is also known as “Pastor Bob” in the surrounding community, received a plaque from New Brunswick Bible Institute, where he graduated in 1960, that recognized […]
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October 23, 2010

Calendar, Oct. 23, 2010

Saturday The Grace Notes in concert, 6:30 p.m., White Rock Free Baptist Church, 300 Sebago Lake Road, Gorham. Free, with donations accepted. For details, call 893-1919 or visit www.wrfbc.org. Sunday Reunion worship, 9:30 a.m., service and potluck breakfast open to members from the past 22 years and newcomers, St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, Route 1, […]
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October 23, 2010

Reflections: Communicating in one language brings us together

I’m sure you’ve heard the statement that America is the melting pot. We all understand what it means: We Americans come from a multitude of countries, but we’ve all blended into one country. Our ancestors were immigrants, and we are all children of immigrants. But with this coming together, we have learned to become one […]
Published
October 23, 2010

On a mission to make do with mud and sand

An Alabama group teaches people to use common items to save lives in their countries.

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