Operation Christmas Child Full Circle speaker. Alex Nsengimana, will share his story of receiving an Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift as a child in Rwanda during the genocide in the 1990s. Free. Deering Center Community Church, 4 Brentwood St., Portland, 2-4 p.m. Saturday. Maine Peace Walkers. Hosted by State Street Church, United Church of Christ. […]

We are all human beings created in the image of God – no matter what labels or languages divide us.

Ballot issue discussions: Sunday, marijuana; Oct. 16, minimum wage; Oct. 23, education. Allen Avenue Unitarian Church, 524 Allen Ave., Portland, a2u2.org Brunswick Weekly Tibetan Meditation. Come and join us while we learn about the principles of Tibetan Buddhist meditation. $10 suggested donation. First Parish Church United Church of Christ, Brunswick, 9 Cleaveland St., Brunswick, 5:30-6:45 […]

It serves as a reminder that in troubled times we need to practice self-compassion.

Baked bean supper. Homemade baked beans, brown bread, salads, pies, rolls, coffee and punch. Windham Friends Meeting House, 374 Gray Road, Windham. 4:30-6 p.m. Saturday. November ballot issue discussions: Sunday, ranked choice voting; Oct. 9, marijuana; Oct. 16, minimum wage; Oct. 23, education. Allen Avenue Unitarian Church, 524 Allen Ave., Portland. Dances of Universal Peace. […]

We can look to Gandhi and Martin Luther King for inspiration.

Prayer, Promises, Hope and Faith. Bible study held every Wednesday. Sharing worship space at the West Scarborough United Methodist Church, 656 Route 1, Scarborough. staugustine-aca.org, 4-6 p.m. Wednesday. Hallowell Buddhist Meditation. Learn about the principles of Tibetan Buddhist meditation and philosophy. This is not a religious class. All are welcome. Class will begin with a […]