Stewardship is learning to see the image of our Creator in all people and the whole creation and loving and serving it.
Religion and Values
Younger evangelicals show LGBT support
On one of the most contentious social issues, a generational divide seems to be developing among the faithful.
Mormons will allow women to wear pants
Those working at the church headquarters in Salt Lake City can now wear pantsuits and dress slacks.
Australian police charge top Vatican cardinal with sex offenses
The case will likely be a thorny issue for Pope Francis, who has stumbled in his efforts to deal with abuse by priests.
Israel reneges on pledge to create mixed-gender prayer space at Western Wall
Liberal Jews decry the decision to abandon the proposal.
Video of Mormon teen revealing she’s gay sparks debate
The bishop says an outside group exploited the events to politicize worship services and violate church decorum.
Reflections: Think of travel as a spiritual act, for we are one human family
It’s an act of solidarity with people whose lives and loves, whose hopes and dreams, whose struggles and joys are in countries and cultures and languages different from our own.
Holy month of Ramadan enriches believers
People say fasting isn’t a burden; it allows them to focus on God, faith and family.
Pope seeks to encourage Colombian reconciliation
Francis will preside over a ceremony between victims and former guerrillas in September.
Religion Calendar
Gospel symposium. Free. Redeemer Lutheran Church, 410 Main St., Gorham, redeemermaine.org. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Drop-in meditation class on enhancing our kindness and improving relationships. $10. The Yoga Center, 449 Forest Ave., Portland. meditationinmass.org/loving-kindness, 10-11:30 a.m. Sunday. Youth concert. Choir of over 30 voices from Burke, Virginia. South Freeport Congregational Church, 98 South Freeport Road. […]