On Saturday, May 17, Lisbon Falls Christian Academy will celebrate its 40th anniversary. This private Christian school with a peak enrollment of 120 students and an average of 70, has continued its mission through seven presidential administrations, or stated in other terms — through vinyl records, eight-track tapes, cassettes, CDs, iPods and iPhones — as […]
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Wilson leaving Phippsburg UCC
PHIPPSBURG —After 15 years as pastor and teacher, the Rev. Mark D. Wilson is stepping down from the pulpit at the Phippsburg Congregational Church, UCC. A celebration of his ministry will be held during the 9 a.m. worship service on Sunday, May 25, and will continue with an open, dropin reception from 10:30 a.m. to […]
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Human chain of caring
BRUNSWICK — “It was a very, very visible display of what we do as a school community,” said eighth-grader Thomas Madigan. “Giving back to the community.” St. John’s Catholic School in Brunswick takes pride in being known as a “community of service” with a spirit of joyful togetherness. On Thursday morning, May 15, students literally […]
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Free skating session set Sunday, May 18
TOPSHAM — Grace Community Chapel in West Gardiner will sponsor its final Christian skate night of the season on Sunday, May 18, at Topsham RollerWorld, 20 Atwood Drive. This month, the session is extended and is free with regular skates. Inline skates cost $2 more. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. and skating runs from 6-8:30 […]
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Meditation center offers May class
WEST BATH — The Dzogchen Meditation Center will offer a class, “How to make the most of your current existential crisis,” on Saturday, May 10 and 17 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. The class is part of the “Living Wisdom of the Buddha — Dharma Lecture Series.” The class is free. Crisis tend to come in two […]
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‘Whoopie Pie’ church honoring mothers
BATH — LifeChurch Midcoast — known as the “Whoopie Pie” church — is pulling out all the stops to honor moms with a “Breakfast in Bed”-themed celebration for Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11. Located at 45 Floral St. at the Bath Senior Center, LifeChurch Midcoast has been led by Pastors Sam and Ruth Francis for […]
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Presbyterians plan chocolate fundraiser
TOPSHAM — Mid-Coast Presbyterian Church will sponsor a pre-Mother’s Day special event. Chocolate! Chocolate! Dessert First! will be held Saturday, May 10, from 2-4 p.m. at the church, 84 Main St. All things chocolate including handmade candies, desserts, gluten/dairy free items and a chocolate fountain will be available. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for […]
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Faith on tap: Congregation meets in North Texas pub
FORT WORTH, Texas On a recent Sunday evening, Elizabeth Ruiz slipped through the front door of her church, selected a dark beer from a handwritten menu on the wall and found a seat among worshippers. Churchgoers sat in chairs at mismatched tables instead of in pews, sipping beer and sharing thin-crust pizzas. In the front […]
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Bishop to celebrate new ministry at St. Paul’s
BRUNSWICK — The Right Rev. Stephen T. Lane, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine, will preside over services to celebrate the new ministry of the Rev. Carolyn Eklund, rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 27 Pleasant St., in Brunswick at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13. Bishop Lane will be assisted by Dr. Lucinda […]