In one of the least religious states in the nation, membership in nondenominational Christian churches has risen dramatically, especially among those who’ve lost faith in older institutions.
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Reflections: A pen pal seething with religious intolerance is no pal
This pen pal is anonymous, probably a man, an angry dude, hiding behind a pseudonym, expressing anger and hatred toward everything foreign.
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“Friends of the Groom,” a series of humorous skits focusing on the human encounter with the divine. $10 for show; workshop free with reservation, Raymond Village Community Church, 27 Main St., 650-7845, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 7:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, 10 to 11 a.m. Sunday. Holy Grounds Coffee House open mic. Free. […]
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Mormons loosen policy on what missionaries can wear
The church’s servants are told not to go overboard with the changes because a simple conservative approach is still favored.
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Methodists try to avoid split over sexuality
A two-year review of church laws is adopted as conservative and liberal factions become polarized.
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Pope warns bishops that Vatican can invalidate religious orders
Previously there were no consequences if bishops failed to consult with the Vatican.
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Rejoicing Spirits, a special worship service for persons with cognitive or developmental disabilities, followed by fellowship and supper. Free. Trinity Lutheran Church, 612 Main St., Westbrook. 4 p.m. Sunday. Call 854-5653 for more information. Green Faith: A Call to Act from a Christian Perspective. Susan McKenzie, Ph.D., will lead an experiential workshop on how nature, […]
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Reflections: Have faith ahead of time, so you can call on it when you’re hurting
Otherwise, you’ll shop around looking for something to believe in, and may not find anything.
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Trailblazing woman on path to train priests
A convert to Catholicism will be the first woman at her university to earn a doctorate in theology.
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Reflections: Conference follows words of Jesus: ‘Put down the sword’
The Vatican conference call for Just Peace theology gave Dan Berrigan a hopeful departure.