Psalm of David. “The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell within.” Psalm 24:1 Rogation Day This coming Sunday is Rogation Day, a day that was originally set aside to honor God for his creation, and to pray for the fruits of the earth and of the sea, […]

HONOLULU A church in Hawaii looking to address the state’s ongoing homelessness crisis has settled on a solution that on first look appears better suited for the frigid winters of Alaska than the islands’ tropical climate: igloos. There’s no risk of the dome-shaped structures melting. They are made of fiberglass and their construction keeps the […]

A decade ago, country singer Carrie Underwood won a Grammy for crooning about a woman driving home too fast through snow with her baby in the backseat. When the car begins to slide, she throws up her hands and sings, “Jesus take the wheel, take it from my hands, ‘cause I can’t do this on […]

FREEPORT — On Friday, April 29, from 6:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m., the First Baptist Church of Freeport will host six-hours of prayer and Bible study, “Secret Church 2016: a Global Gospel in a World of Religions.” Simulcast live from Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Charlotte, N.C., the event is led by author and evangelist […]

WISCASSET — Susan Gallagher of Westport Island, certified yoga instructor, will lead an hour’s chair yoga practice beginning at 9:30 a.m. each Saturday at St. Philip’s Church, 12 Hodge St. in Wiscasset. The charge is $10 for adults, with an $8 charge for older child and senior practitioners. No mat is necessary, but participants should […]

DAMARISCOTTA — Savory Maine will hold a seder on the first night of Passover, April 22, from 5:30- 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. A full meal will be served along with the customary four glasses of wine or grape juice. Savory Maine does not have a kosher kitchen and some of the food served will […]

“I am longing to see you so that I may share with you some spiritual gift to strengthen you, or that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.” Romans 1:11-12a Seeking Community When we stepped through the doors of the church for the first time what were we seeking? Perhaps we were looking […]

ORLANDO, Fla. Most Jews around the world say the traditional “Next year in Jerusalem” at the end of the annual Passover Seder feast. Last year, St. Louis native David Benkof said to himself, “Next year in Disney World.” For many Jews like Benkof, traveling to vacation hotspots during the eight day Passover holiday has become […]

It was time to work. The yard and stone walls surrounding our house needed to be cleared of brush and fallen trees and piles of dead leaves. The job was huge, far greater than I could do alone, and my husband was at the office. “Come help me clear brush,” I called to my older […]