Holy Week services at United Baptist Church, 318 Main St., Saco will be as follows: A Tennebrae service will be held on Maundy Thursday, April 2 at 7 p.m., a solemn service of scripture and light as attendees remember the arrest and trial of Jesus; a Good Friday service will be held at noon on Friday, April 3, a quiet service of reflection and scripture as we remember the events leading to the death of Jesus on the cross; a dawning service at Laurel Hill Cemetery in the back by the river at 6 a.m. Easter morning, April 5, a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus; and a celebratory service of worship at 10 a.m. at United Baptist Church. All services are open to anyone who would like to share in this journey. Call the church office at 283-3411 with any questions.
First Parish Congregational Church, U.C.C. at the corner of Beach and Main streets, Saco, invites the community to a special service of healing, comfort and hope on Wednesday, March 25 at 7 p.m. In this service, we open ourselves to the power of the healing spirit of God, known to us individually and through community. In shared word and in silence, in the lighting of candles, in holy thought and common touch, congregants seek God’s comfort and healing and affirm God’s hope. All are welcome to this half-hour service.
There will be a Paschal/Seder Meal, a reliving of the Passover Meal celebrated by our biblical ancestors as they were saved from slavery in Egypt, held by St. Therese of Lisieux Parish on Wednesday, April 1 at 6 p.m. at Saint Ignatius Parish Hall, Sanford. Tickets must be purchased to reserve seating. Cost of tickets is $15. For more information, call Debra Wilson at 676-9574, or e-mail ddwilson@maine.rr.com
The March retreat at Marie Joseph Spiritual Center will present “Jesus: The Human face of God” with Janice Perrault and Sylvia Genesse from March 12-22. For more information or to register, call 284-5671 or visit www.mariejosephspiritual.org.
Christ Church UCC/UMC has worship at 10 a.m. on Sunday with the Rev. Mark Arbisi. Refreshments and fellowship follow. The church is located at 6 Dane St., Kennebunk. For more information, call 985-4494 or visit christchurchkennebunk.org.
The Sanford Unitarian Universalist Church, 5 Lebanon St. in Sanford, the Rev. Sue Gabrielson presiding, welcomes everyone to worship services and church school held every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Childcare is provided during the service. For more information, call 324-3191, visit www.sanforduuchurch.org or like the church on Facebook.
St. George Episcopal Church, 1 Emerson St. in Sanford, the Rev. Canon Susan Murphy presiding, has regular worship services at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. every Sunday. Child care is available at the 10 a.m. service. Sunday school for K-6 begins at 9:45 a.m. Youth Group for grades 7-12 meets the second Sunday of the month at 11 a.m. All are welcome to come and worship with a welcoming Christian community committed to all of God’s people and creation. For more information, call 324-8119, visit www.stgeorgesanford.org or like the church on Facebook.
Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Kennebunk hosts a free bean supper on the first Saturday of the month, open to the community. All are welcome to attend from 4-6 p.m. On the second Monday of the month, a free lunch called the Friendship Lunch is offer at noon, and on the third Thursday of the month, Harvest Cafe offers a free, three-course dinner for the community at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call Community Harvest, 967-1911. Visit www.kennebunklutheran.org for a listing of services at the church.
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