Several Mid-coast congregations will celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ with special Holy Week services.

Elim Community Church, Bath

BATH — Elim Community Church will be holding a special Easter service this Sunday morning starting at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m.

For more information, contact the church office at 443- 2663.

Freeport-Pownal communities

POWNAL — An Easter sunrise service will be held Sunday on the peak of Bradbury Mountain at 6:15 a.m. with the Rev. John Wentworth officiating.

There will also be a service under the shelter at the foot of the mountain wiht Pastor Sandy Williams for those unable to climb the mountain. In the event of inclement weather, the service will be held in the sanctuary of First Parish Congregational Church in Pownal.

Coffee and doughnuts will be served at the church following the service. The service is jointly sponsored by First Parish Congregational Church and First Baptist Church of Freeport.

For more information, call Williams at 865-4404.

Dresden-Richmond United Methodist Church, Richmond

RICHMOND — A Good Friday prayer vigil is planned from noon to 3 p.m. today at Dresden-Richmond United Methodist Church, 121 Pleasant St.

The church will celebrate the Resurrection with an Easter sunrise service at the Richmond Waterfront Gazebo on Sunday at 6:30 a.m. A continental breakfast will follow at the church.

There will also be an Easter worship service at the church 10 a.m.

For more information, call Sarah Lancaster at 737-4735.

Gospel Light Fellowship, West Bath

WEST BATH — A Resurrection celebration is planned Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at Gospel Light Fellowship, 412 State Road.

The Easter program will include puppets and music as the church celebrates the greatest event in history, the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Nursery will be provided. For more information, call 443-1300.

Phippsburg Congregational Church, UCC

PHIPPSBURG — A Phippsburg community Easter sunrise service will be held at the Phippsburg Congregational Church, UCC, 10 Church Lane, at 6 a.m.

The service will be held outside, weather permitting. A free public breakfast will follow at the church.

For more information, call Mark Wilson at 389-1767 or visit www.phippsburgucc.org.

Bath United Church of Christ

BATH — The Neighborhood Faith Community at Bath United Church of Christ will celebrate a Good Friday Taize Service at 7 p.m. today.

On Easter Sunday, the 10 a.m. service will include sacred dance and special music. Child care and a children’s ministry is available.

Cundy’s Harbor Community Church, Harpswell

HARPSWELL — A Good Friday service is planned at 7 p.m. tonight at Cundy’s Harbor

Community Church.

On Saturday, there will be a screening of the movie, “The Passion of the Christ,” at 6:30 p.m.

A sunrise service is planned at 6:15 a.m. on Sunday at Watson’s Wharf with a potluck breakfast and Easter egg hunt at the Community Hall from 7 to 9 a.m.

An Easter morning worship service will begin at 10 a.m. There will be no Sunday school this week.

For more information, call Pastor Veronica Gonsior at 729-1466.

Popham Chapel, Phippsburg

PHIPPSBURG — The Popham Chapel, located in the Popham Beach village on Route 209, will hold its traditional Easter morning service on Sunday at 10 a.m.

The Rev. Janet Leighninger will officiate the non-denominational service, with music by Richard Hankinson. The service will be followed by a coffee hour in the Chapel House next door.

First Baptist Church, Freeport

FREEPORT — First Baptist Church is planning an egg hunt on Saturday, March 23, from 1 to 3 p.m., for children in grades K-5, accompanied by an adult. In addition to the egg hunt, children will learn about the real meaning of Easter through a presentation featuring “Resurrection Eggs,” a short movie and crafts.

Refreshments will be served. Each child will receive his own set of “Resurrection Eggs” and a book to take home.

For more information call Janet Schwanda at 865-4470.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Brunswick

BRUNSWICK — Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 330 Maine St., will hold a Good Friday worship service today at 7 p.m.

Easter Sunday worship will be at 9 a.m. For more information or directions, contact the church office at 725-6561 or e-mail revrebeccawegner@gmail.com.

South Freeport Congregational Church, Freepor t

FREEPORT — South Freeport Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, plans an Easter sunrise service at 6 a.m. at the South Freeport Wharf. It will be followed by Easter services at 9 and 11 a.m. at the church, 98 South Freeport Road.

For more information, call 865-4012 or visit www.southfreeportchurch.com.

Day’s Ferry Congregational Church, Woolwich

WOOLWICH — The Day’s Ferry Congregational Church will observe Easter Sunday with breakfast from 8 to 9:15 a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. worship service with the Rev. Alan Baughcum.

Day’s Ferry Congregational Church is located at 50 Old Stage Road. For more information, call 443-4401 or email daysferrycc@gmail.com.

Maine Street Baptist Church, Brunswick

BRUNSWICK — Maine Street Baptist Church will celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ at its special Service of Music, Scripture and Art on Easter Sunday, March 31, at 10:30 a.m.

Maine Street Baptist is located at 322 Upper Maine St., across from Parkview Adventist Medical Center. For more information, call 715- 7303.