BRUNSWICK Though the heavens appeared to be opening to let out the rain Thursday, some might argue they were opened to allow a flood of prayers in. Thursday marked the 63rd annual National Day of Prayer, and in Brunswick organizers were thankful for the roughly 60 people who took time to gather at the Elks […]

Area church groups that would like to be included in this list may call, mail or deliver a note containing the church’s name and location, the pastor’s name and services schedule to Worship Page Editor Daryl Madore at 504- 8247 or news@timesrecord.com. You may write to The Times Record at 3 Business Parkway, Suite 1, […]

BATH — LifeChurch Midcoast will sponsor four live contemporary Christian bands from 6 to 9:30 p.m., at 45 Floral St., on Saturday , May 3. Admission is free. First up and emcee is Zealous Zek, a Boston hip hop artist. “Through trial comes character,” Zek said. “Spoiled children get crushed as adults since pain is […]

FREEPORT — The Bowdoin College Gospel Choir will sing at the First Baptist Church on Sunday, May 4, during the 10:45 a.m. worship service. The choir, under the direction of Alexis Little, will perform several selections, including “How Much We Can Bear,” “Suddenly” and “How Excellent.” For more information, call Pastor Sandy Williams at 865-4404.

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 […]

TOPSHAM — Mid-Coast Presbyterian Church will sponsor an 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 […]

FREEPORT — South Freeport Congregational Church is holding its first fundraising Author Luncheon on Friday, May 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Charlotte Bacon, author of “A Private State,” “Lost Geography,” “There is Room for You,” “Split Estate,” and her newest, a mystery, “The Twisted Thread” will be speaking about her work followed by […]

BATH — The Bath Church of the New Jerusalem (Swedenborgian), the white, Greek- temple- looking church between Middle and High Streets, is having an open house on Sunday, May 4. The open house is planned as a welcome to the new pastor, who moved to Bath from Ontario.The open house will begin run from 10:30 […]

ROCKPORT — With a theme of “Lights, Camera, Action!” featuring a red carpet event that included a banquet dinner and dancing, the 2014 Catholic Youth Convention had a Hollywood feel as roughly 250 Catholic teenagers from around Maine gathered at Samoset Resort on April 25-27. By a twist of fate, the celebrities in the spotlight […]

The Portlander completes a standout four-year career Saturday when she plays in the New England Women’s Basketball Association Senior All-Star Classic.