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Religion and Values

  • Published
    October 16, 2010
    Anti Gay Bullying

    Suicides tied to ‘bully’ pulpit?

    Tragedies around the country prompt introspection among religious leaders.

  • Published
    October 16, 2010
    Kathleen Folden

    Woman pleads innocent in crowbar attack on artwork

    The woman, who allegedly drove to Colorado to smash a print for 'religious reasons,' will stand trial in January.

  • Published
    October 9, 2010

    Reflections: So easy to forget life is short

    Priests preach about the grave. Buddhists say, let the sureness of your final long sleep serve as a wake-up call now. Jews remind us of impermanence with this tale: A man came from New York to a well-known European rabbi’s large house. Entering the rabbi’s room, the guest saw only a bed, a chair and […]

  • Published
    October 9, 2010

    Religion Calendar

    Sunday “Music That Matters,” 7 p.m., spiritual music with nationally known performers, including Richard Mekdeci, David Roth and Sue K. Riley. Unity Church of Greater Portland, 54 River Road, Windham. A public potluck supper will take place at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door. Call 893-1233 for details. Evening prayer, 5 p.m., and […]

  • Published
    October 9, 2010

    Religion Dispatch

    AUBURN Local Knights council wins award for service programs Knights of Columbus Andy Valley Council 8742 of Auburn has received the Columbian Award for the 2009-2010 fraternal year. District Deputy Roland Bergeron presented the award to past Grand Knight Tom Cremona and current Grand Knight Neil Marchesseault for the council’s excellence in sponsoring programs that […]

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  • Published
    October 9, 2010
    SHERMAN MCDAID BERGERON

    Churches do more checking on staff

    But as congregations strive to guard against abuse, kids’ advocates say not all checks are equal.

  • Published
    October 9, 2010

    Worship Spotlight: Next Level Church, Portland

    ADDRESS: 88 Bedford St., Abromson Community Center at University of Southern Maine, Portland campus. DENOMINATION/AFFILIATION: Nondenominational HISTORY: Next Level Church was started in 2008 by pastor Josh Gagnon and 12 people at the Spinelli movie theater in Somersworth, N.H. It has grown to include more than 500 people. Currently, NLC meets at the Regal cinemas […]

  • Published
    October 7, 2010

    S. Baptist leader on yoga: Not Christianity

    Southern Baptist Seminary President Albert Mohler says the stretching and meditative discipline derived from Eastern religions is not a Christian pathway to God.

  • Published
    October 2, 2010

    Worship Spotlight: EastPoint Christian Church, Portland

    ADDRESS: 58 City Line Drive HISTORY: EastPoint Christian Church began in March 2006 at the Maine Mall Cinema. After a short stay there, the church relocated to the Sable Oaks Marriott in South Portland for about a year. For the last five years, a former carpet warehouse near the Maine Medical Center Scarborough campus had […]

  • Published
    October 2, 2010

    Bishop announces assignment changes

    Bishop Richard Malone is announcing the following changes in assignments: The Rev. Alfred E. Irving is retiring effective Oct. 1. Most recently he has been a chaplain at Maine Medical Center and Mercy Hospital in Portland and previously was the administrator of St. Patrick’s, Newcastle, and Our Lady Queen of Peace in Boothbay Harbor. He […]