PORTLAND — The Maine Council of Churches and the University of Southern Maine Interfaith Chaplaincy are hosting a “Civil Discourse on Same Sex Marriage,” an ecumenical conversation with four Maine religious leaders, on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Luther Bonney Hall, University of Southern Maine. Panelists participating in this conversation are the Right Rev. Stephen […]

LISBON — The Methodist Women will be sponsoring a home baked bean and ham supper on Sept. 22 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Lisbon United Methodist Church. The cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children ages 6-12. Those ages 5 and younger eat free. For more information, call 353-8951. The church is […]

BRUNSWICK — The next local Ultreya will be Monday at 7 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen St. Joyce Roy from Winthrop will be the witness speaker. Organizers welcome anyone who has been to a Catholic or Episcopal Cursillo, or Tres Dias weekend, and anyone who would just like to know more about […]

BRUNSWICK — Berean Baptist Church will host the “Love and Respect” video marriage conference on Sept. 28 and 29. “Dr. Emerson and Sarah Eggerichs present this dynamic, high energy, practical seminar designed to help couples everywhere achieve the relationship they’ve always dreamed of,” states promotional materials from the church. “The seminar is based on the […]

BRUNSWICK — Sekenger Council 1947, Knights of Columbus, has resumed its biweekly Sunday breakfasts at its hall on 2 Columbus Drive. The Knights offer the allyou can-eat breakfasts for $6, on the second and fourth Sundays of the month, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. During football season, the K of C invites members and guests […]

FREEPORT — A studio sale to benefit South Freeport Congregational Church will be held on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale will feature contemporary art and furniture; ceramics; and tools. Proceeds go toward the church’s Bell Tower Restoration Project. The sale will be held at a studio on South Freeport Road. Signs […]

PHIPPSBURG — A new outdoor worship experience, led by the Rev. Mark Wilson of the Phippsburg United Church of Christ, begin on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. at the Wilbur Preserve, Cox’s Head. “The theme will be mountaintop experiences, so if you have a mountaintop poem or story or song to share, bring it,” states a […]

Two sets of services to mark the Jewish high holidays are planned in the Mid-coast. Beth Israel Congregation BATH — Beth Israel Congregation is celebrating the high holidays, beginning this weekend. Three days of Rosh Hashanah services are planned. On Sunday at 7 p.m., an Erev Rosh Hashanah service will be held. On Monday, four […]

BATH — Corliss Street Baptist Church will host a Concerned Women for American prayer action meeting on Saturday at 9 a.m. There will be a continental breakfast, prayer and praise time, and updates on CWA involvement with various issues. This event is free to women of all ages. Those planning to attend are asked to […]

LISBON — The Sunday School program at Lisbon United Methodist Church has begun its fall campaign and will focus on its “Hands Around the World” project. Weekly Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. and this year’s theme will be “Creation: God Made it! Celebrate it!” The church is located at 14 School St. Co-superintendents are […]