Introduction to Hinduism with Dana Sawyer. Hindu spirituality in all its richness and complexity is explained by a nationally known teacher, using stories, slides, rituals and chants. $60 (some scholarship assistance available). RSVP 347-6740, www.chimeofmaine.org, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday.
Embodying Christianity with Elaine McGillicuddy and Sara Ewing-Merrill, a talk geared to people in recovery from addiction. $60, Chaplaincy Institute of Maine, 555 Forest Ave, Portland, www.chimeofmaine.org, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sunday.
St. Augustine Anglican Church, Saco. Sunday services schedule, 615-7989, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday.
Preach and Teach with Reza Jalali, faculty member and coordinator of Multicultural Student Affairs at USM, St. Luke’s Cathedral, 143 State St., Portland, stlukesportland.org, 10 a.m.-noon Sunday.
Dances of Universal Peace pair chants from a variety of world spiritual traditions with simple circle dance movements. www.dancesofuniversalpeace.org/, Suggested donation $5-$15, Creating Space Yoga Studio 1717 Congress St., Stroudwater, Portland, www.facebook.com/PortlandMEDancesOfUniversalPeace, 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Sunday.
Choral Evensong. All are welcome to this traditional service sung by the Cathedral Choir and a special invitation is extended to worshipers who have not previously attended a service of choral evensong. Hear the Scripture lessons read by members of the cathedral congregation and experience this service which is so unique to the Anglican tradition. Service will include choral music of Charles Stanford and David Ashley White. Call 772-5434 for further information. Free, donations accepted. St. Luke’s Cathedral, 143 State St., Portland, stlukesportland.org, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Sunday.
Ashes To Go!, clergy from around Portland will distribute ashes for Ash Wednesday in front of the Portland Public Library. St. Luke’s Cathedral will offer Ash Wednesday services at 7 a.m., 12:10 p.m. and 7 p.m., St. Luke’s Cathedral Chapel, 143 State St., Portland, stlukesportland.org, noon-2 p.m. Wednesday.
Labyrinth walk, Trinity Episcopal is offering its indoor Chartres-style labyrinth for meditative walks on Ash Wednesday. Free, donations appreciated. Trinity Episcopal Church, 580 Forest Ave., Portland, 772-7421, 4-7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
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