Religion and Values

Published
June 19, 2010

After floods, church offers sanctuary

LODI, Ark. – As a prelude to Father’s Day, Graig Cowart planned to preach to his Baptist congregation about the importance of family. When survivors of a deadly flash flood showed up at his church wet and worried, he opted for works over words. “The last thing they need is a sermon,” Cowart said. The […]
Published
June 19, 2010

Worship SpotlightBerean Baptist Church, Brunswick

ADDRESS: 15 Cumberland St. HISTORY: Berean Baptist is a fundamental, Bible-believing church. On Oct. 25, 1849, 44 of the Brunswick residents of the Topsham Baptist Church were dismissed from membership to form their own church. The building the congregation occupies was dedicated on Jan. 9, 1890, and the church was known as Berean Baptist Church […]
Published
June 19, 2010

Reflections: It is the inner world that can boast of eternity

And the band plays on. Day in and day out, we hear the cries of many bemoaning the facts of our existence. We act as if the one we are can be seen in the eyes of others. As if to say “our very humanness is not decided by ourselves but what others think of […]
Published
June 19, 2010

Religion Calendar

Today Healing Meditation for the Gulf of Mexico, 10 a.m., organized by Sadhana Meditation Center for those of all faiths; meet near the gazebo on Eastern Promenade, Portland. An American flag will mark the location. Undue Favor in concert, 6:30 p.m., Holy Grounds Coffee House, Church of the Holy Spirit, 1047 Congress St., Portland. Doors […]
Published
June 19, 2010

Diocese assignments, retirements announced

Bishop Richard J. Malone has announced the following assignments for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland: The Rev. Richard Bertrand, SJ, will become parochial vicar at St. Pius, St. Patrick and St. Joseph churches in Portland effective July 1. He is currently parochial vicar of the Portland peninsula parishes. The Rev. James Lafontaine, SJ, has […]

Published
June 12, 2010

Bishop unveils diocese assignments

The Most Reverend Richard J. Malone, Th.D., has announced the following assignments for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland: Effective Sept. 1, Msgr. J. Joseph Ford will be assigned as administrator of Sacred Heart, Yarmouth, and St. Jude, Freeport, in addition to his current assignment as administrator at Holy Martyrs, Falmouth, and St. Gregory, Gray. […]
Published
June 12, 2010

Calendar, June 12

Today Yard sale, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., hosted by the church and Girl Scout Troop 1712, Stevens Avenue Congregational Church, 790 Stevens Ave., Portland. “Wanted: A God I Can Believe In,” 3 to 4 p.m., presentation by Robin Hoagland of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship in Boston, High Mountain Hall, 5 Mountain St., […]
Published
June 12, 2010

Reflections: Reworded hymn still hits home

‘O Mighty God.” It’s a hymn some people think must have been around since Jesus walked the dusty roads, but it is based on a Swedish poem once set to a folk melody and translated into English by a British missionary in 1949. That’s the way you probably know it — not actually ancient, but […]
Published
June 12, 2010

Judaism convert shares journey with humor

Yisrael Campbell's one-man show chronicles his transformation in just about every way.
Published
June 12, 2010

Iconic cathedral slashes budget, staff

The Washington landmark may also pare its precious rare books collection.

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