VATICAN CITY He still goes by “Bergoglio” when speaking to friends, seems reluctant to call himself pope and has decided to live in the Vatican hotel rather than the grand papal apartment in the Apostolic Palace. It might seem as if Pope Francis is in a bit of denial over his new job as leader […]

BRUNSWICK — Since September 2012, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Brunswick has been offering a unique Family Eucharist each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for kids ages 3 to 10 and their parents. Intended to make church more “doable” for young families, the Family Eucharist offers young children and their parents a relaxed, casual setting designed […]

Several Mid-coast congregations will celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ with special Holy Week services. Elim Community Church, Bath BATH — Elim Community Church will be holding a special Easter service this Sunday morning starting at 10:30 a.m. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. For more information, contact the church office at 443- 2663. Freeport-Pownal […]

VATICAN CITY (AP) — An umbrella group for U.S. nuns under a Vatican-mandated overhaul is hoping for a different approach under Pope Francis. Several American religious sisters say they’re encouraged that Francis shares their emphasis on social justice and knows about the challenges of life in a religious order. Francis was elected last week as […]

LONDON (AP) — The new archbishop of Canterbury was formally enthroned Thursday — and questions about the Church of England’s opposition to same-sex marriage greeted his promotion. Justin Welby is the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury, serving as head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of the world’s 77 million-strong Anglican Communion. Welby was […]

WISCASSET — The Wiscasset Church of the Nazarene will host the East Wind Gospel Singers at 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 24. East Wind has been ministering for the Lord for 24 years. The group has won several awards from the Down East Country Music Association and the North American Country Music Association, among others. […]

BRUNSWICK — First Parish Church will host Pilgrim Lodge Camp Day on Sunday, March 24, from 11 a.m. to noon. Activities will include games, crafts, food, and videos about Pilgrim Lodge UCC summer camp. First Parish Church UCC’s Pilgrim House is located at 9 Cleaveland St. For more information, contact Susan Fitzgerald at 729-7331 or […]

Several Mid-coast congregations will celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ with special Holy Week services. Corliss Street Baptist Church, Bath BATH — The kids at Corliss Street Baptist Church have been busy rehearsing an Easter time musical, “The Real Story of Easter and Why it Matters.” The public can see it on Palm Sunday, March […]

BRUNSWICK — First Parish Church is offering a little pilgrimage of its own on Good Friday. Members of this large, historic United Church of Christ congregation in 2000 fashioned a labyrinth, which features a winding path. The labyrinth, which will be available to the public on Good Friday, provides one pathway in, one pathway out. […]