Religion and Values

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January 14, 2012

Reflections: Cinderella story serves as a reminder of limited time

Fairy tales sometimes remind us of things we may have forgotten. Recently, the Sunday lections gave me entry to a theme I named the Cinderella Factor. You know the tale of a young woman put upon by a wicked stepmother and two horrible stepsisters. One day a handsome prince travels to her part of the […]
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January 14, 2012

Former model finds meaning away from the spotlight

Leah Darrow shares her discovery of love and forgiveness in the Catholic faith she once rejected.
Published
January 14, 2012

Weight control helps improve spirituality

Helping members stay healthy is an essential part of the church's mission, an Ohio pastor says.
Published
January 7, 2012

Pastor hopes tattoo parlor boosts church’s appeal

FLINT TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A Michigan pastor who says he’s doing everything he can to reach out to people who don’t feel comfortable at a traditional house of worship has opened a tattoo parlor inside his church. The Rev. Steve Bentley of The Bridge, a church located inside a Flint Township shopping center, said his […]
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January 7, 2012

Religion Calendar

Today and Sunday Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival, 2 and 4:30 p.m., Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock St. Seventh annual re-enactment of ancient celebrations marking the end of the 12 days of Christmas. Music is by the Midcoast Brass Quintet, the Boar’s Head Monks’ Choir and soloists. Refreshments follow. For details, ticket prices and […]

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January 7, 2012

Reflections: When you look in a mirror and see a zebra, it might be a good thing

She gazed into my eyes and said, “Sue, I’m looking at you and I think of zebra.” My friend and I sat across from each other having tea that afternoon as her three under-the-age-of-5 sons ran around. Karen and I had discussed the shrill “NOs” of the terrible twos and our work to get children […]
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January 7, 2012

Orthodox Christians celebrate Epiphany

Across southern and eastern Europe, believers brave icy waters to mark Jesus Christ's baptism.
Published
January 7, 2012

Pope Benedict names 22 cardinals, two from U.S.

VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI clearly put his stamp on the group that will eventually elect his successor by naming 22 new cardinals Friday, including prelates in key posts such as New York and Hong Kong. The group is heavy on Europeans, particularly Italians holding important Vatican posts, and includes only three prelates from […]
Published
December 31, 2011

Religion Calendar

Today New Year’s Eve Praise and Worship, 6 p.m., Stevens Avenue Congregation Church, 790 Stevens Ave., Portland. 797-6214. All are welcome. Sunday Shape Note Singing, 1 to 4 p.m. at The New Church, 302 Stevens Ave., Portland. This four-part singing tradition is not a performance and everyone is welcome to participate. Tune books may be […]
Published
December 31, 2011

Reflections: Christianity has long accepted all ethnicities

Did you know that the Bible is written in the culture of the Hebrew people? Abraham, Isaac and Jacob were the Hebrew patriarchs. Moses, the receiver of the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai, was Hebrew. So were the judges, the kings, the prophets, and the psalmists, as were Jesus, the 12 disciples, and Saul of […]

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