A Passamaquoddy elder has led over 100 sweats for inmates since 2007.
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Could you make it as a Shaker? What life at the Maine village is really like | Column
Living on a scenic farm in New Gloucester might sound idyllic, but there are other considerations to take into account.
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Maine schools, churches see growing interest in Turning Point USA after Charlie Kirk’s assassination
At least 20 Turning Point USA chapters have launched at churches, colleges and high schools across Maine since the conservative group’s founder was killed in September.
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It’s a family affair at West Bethel church
Dan Haas and his family minister at Pleasant Valley Church in West Bethel.
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A case for compassion over suspicion
In 2008, religious historian Karen Armstrong received the TED Prize, an award given to visionary leaders whose work can change the world. Her wish was to create a Charter for Compassion — a global effort to restore compassion to the heart of public life. She believed that compassion, shared across all religious and ethical traditions, […]
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Bath congregation to celebrate next generation of leaders
Church of the Midcoast will host its Next Gen Takeover Sunday, a special service where the spotlight shines on the next generation of leaders, at 10 a.m. on Aug. 31 at the church, 45 Floral St., Bath. From leading worship to sharing the message and even running things behind the scenes, the congregation’s kids and […]
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How Maine churches are reckoning with fear of immigration raids
Faith leaders are working to set up protocols for interacting with federal agents and ensuring immigrants know their rights, as well as helping to launch an ICE watch initiative.
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Southern Baptists growing in Maine despite national decline
New Southern Baptist churches are being established in Westbrook, Orono and Richmond. Faith leaders see the lack of a historical foothold in the region as an opportunity for growth.
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Topsham church appoints new interim minister
The United Baptist Church of Topsham has named the Rev. H. Kenneth “Ken” Dutille, Jr. as its interim minister. He’ll take over the role starting on June 29. Rev. Dutille is a retired ordained minister affiliated with the American Baptist Churches of Maine and the American Baptist Churches USA. He has served the communities of […]
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Topsham church appoints new interim minister
The United Baptist Church of Topsham has named the Rev. H. Kenneth “Ken” Dutille, Jr. as its interim minister. He’ll take over the role starting on June 29. Rev. Dutille is a retired ordained minister affiliated with the American Baptist Churches of Maine and the American Baptist Churches USA. He has served the communities of […]