BATH — Beth Israel Congregation will observe the High Holidays in early September. On Sept. 4 there will be a 7 p.m. service to mark Rosh Hashanah Eve, followed by apples and honey. The next day, Sept. 5, is the first day of Rosh Hashanah, and will be celebrated at 9 a.m. A youth service […]

MANVEL, N.D. Two dozen people from three faiths which look back to Eden as the place people first walked this earth, together worked through the green rows of a garden here on a warm evening late in July, harvesting food for the needy. In a project organized by the Rev. Keith Mills, members of B’nai […]

PORTLAND — There will be Shape Note Singing at the New Church, Sept. 1 from 1-4 p.m. The church is located at 302 Stevens Ave. The shape note singing is a free, participatory event, not a performance. No experience is necessary and beginners are warmly welcomed. Selections will be from the Sacred Harp, 1991 Denson […]

WISCASSET — Wiscasset Church of the Nazarene will host Glory Bound Gospel Singers in concert on Sunday, Sept. 1, during the 11 a.m. worship service. Glory Bound has sung extensively from the Southeastern states and into Canada. Their music is southern style gospel with a super melody, according to Pastor Wally Staples. The group has […]

LISBON — Baked beans and ham will be featured during a public supper on Saturday, Aug. 24, at Lisbon Methodist Church. The cost is $7 for adults, $3 for children ages 6-12 years old, and free for those 5 and younger. The church is located on School Street. For more information, call Gwen Rioux at […]

HARPSWELL — The Rev. Ed Greene of Bath will be the guest celebrant Sunday at All Saints by the Sea Episcopal Chapel. Service begins at 9:30 a.m. at the chapel, located Washington Avenue, Bailey Island.

BRUNSWICK — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will offer its last summer hymn sing on Aug. 25 from 7 to 8 p.m. Music director Robert Judd will lead the events at the church’s new organ, installed late last year. The hymn sing is open to any and all who love to sing hymns. The audience will […]

HARPSWELL — All Saints’ Chapel on Orr’s Island welcomes special guest the Rev. Linton Studdiford on Sunday. The Episcopal chapel is located at 9 Cooper Lane, off Harpswell Islands Road, Route 24. Holy Eucharist and sermon begin at 9 a.m. Services are held from June through September. The Rev. Harold Hallock will preach on Sept. […]

POWNAL — A pig roast is planned Saturday, Aug. 24, from 5-6:30 p.m. at North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children in advance. The cost is $2 extra at the door. For more information, call 240-1637.

NORTH POWNAL The Rev. Ray St. Pierre is one of many men of God who sees a society that is spiritually “broken,” and in need of repair. Church services help, of course. They revive people of faith on Sundays, or on whatever days they attend. But this Saturday and Sunday, the pastor at North Pownal […]