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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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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‘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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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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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.
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Suicides tied to ‘bully’ pulpit?
Tragedies around the country prompt introspection among religious leaders.
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Worship Spotlight: United Baptist Church, Saco
ADDRESS: 318 Main St. DENOMINATION/AFFILIATION: American Baptist Churches of Maine and American Baptist Churches U.S.A. HISTORY: The United Baptist Church of Saco officially came into being when members of two neighboring Baptist congregations agreed to merge in 1924. The Cutts Avenue Baptist Church and the Main Street Baptist Church came to believe that although they […]
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Religion Calendar
Today Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Patrick’s Church hall, 1342 Congress St., Portland. Indoor yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Goodwins Mills Methodist Church, 55 Church St., Lyman. Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cressey Road United Methodist Church, Gorham. Adult Jewish learning programs with guest teacher Rabbi Lawrence Troster […]
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Reflections: In any era, spiritual ‘truths’ are colored by current worldview
My maternal grandmother — we called her “Nan” — died in the late 20th century. Born in the late 19th century, she lived 96 years. I was given the privilege and humbling task of conducting her memorial service. A reference book I used listed significant inventions and historical events the year she was born and […]
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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 […]