BATH — The Bath United Methodist Church, 340 Oak Grove Ave., will be hosting a special holiday worship service on Saturday, Dec. 15, beginning at 4 p.m. There will be special music, scripture readings and carol singing followed by refreshments. Everyone is invited to attend and participate. For information, contact the church office at 443-4707.

HARPSWELL — A vesper service will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the historic East Harpswell Baptist Church, 308 Cundy’s Harbor Road, on Great Island. The familiar carols will once again ring in the Christmas season accompanied by organist Janice Stover and the Island Choirs. The Rev. Geoff Parker will deliver a Christmas […]

WEST BATH — “Working with Emotions,” a public talk and workshop with Bill Karelis, is planned today through Sunday at Dzogchen Mediation Center. People often have a conflicted and confused relationship with their emotions, say retreat organizers. In this talk and workshop, Karelis will describe how the sitting practice of meditation may help to clarify […]

HARPSWELL — The Islands Community Church on Bailey Island has announced its schedule of guest speakers for December. On Sunday, the Rev. Nancy White will be the guest for the 9:30 a.m. service. The church is non-denominational, based on the teachings of the Bible, and led by a board that invites ordained ministers, lay people […]

YARMOUTH — The choir of St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church will present Choral Evensong on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. under the direction of its new music director and organist, William Harris. The service will feature organ works by Bach and Pachelbel and choral works by John Stainer and Charles Wood. The canticles and responses are composed […]

LISBON — On Sunday, Dec. 16, from 1 to 4 p.m., St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church will host a Kids Only Christmas Shop that will feature free gifts (or some for $1 and under) that children can give to someone they love. In between shopping, enjoy a free Christmas concert and sing-along that begins at 2 […]

TOPSHAM — Christmas Skate Night will be held Sunday, Dec. 16, at Topsham RollerWorld, from 6 to 8 p.m. The event, sponsored by Grace Community Chapel in West Gardiner, will feature only Christian music. RollerWorld is located at 20 Atwood Drive. The cost is $5, which includes regular skates. Inline skates are $2 extra. Anyone […]

BATH — Elim Community Church will be holding a special time of Christmas stories for children this Sunday at 5 p.m. at its Washington Street location. This event is open to all children and parents. There will be snacks and drinks available after this event. For more information, call the church office at 443-2663.

TOPSHAM — Men and boys ages 12 and older are invited to attend the Strong Men’s Breakfast this Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Freedom Life Center on Route 201. This event is being hosted by “Strong Men Ministry Global,” which is an alliance of ministries that are participating in the international men’s […]