BOWDOINHAM — Christina Couch of Freeport has been appointed as pastor of the Bowdoinham Church of the Nazarene upon the retirement of the Rev. Dan Joyce, who had been pastor since 1993. Ordained in 2006, Couch, who has been assistant pastor of the Windham Church of the Nazarene for the last couple of years, is […]

Let’s face it, sometimes fathers feel a bit left out. They may feel a little unsure of their abilities in the parenting department, and women, like many other species, can smell fear. Not only do we moms want to save a father from feeling bad, we also want to prevent as much fussing as possible, […]

FREEPORT — First Parish Church is sponsoring a public church supper on Saturday. The meal will be served in two settings, at 5 and 6 p.m. at 40 Main St. The menu includes three kinds of beans, chop suey, macaroni and cheese, hot dogs, rolls, desserts and beverages. The cost is $8 for adults and […]

BRUNSWICK — First Parish Church, UCC, will hold its annual clothing and linen sale today from 4-7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. This sale has been an annual event in Brunswick for the past 25 years. Parishioners and friends of First Parish begin their spring-cleaning in their overcrowded closets and donate their […]

HARPSWELL — Dr. Timothy Howe of Harpswell and Parkview Adventist Medical Center will be the special speaker at the Cundy’s Harbor Community Church on Sunday. The service will begin at 10 a.m. For more information, call Pastor Veronica Gonsior at 729-1466.

BRUNSWICK — The next Ultreya in Brunswick is scheduled for June 18 at 7 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen St. Anyone who has been to a Catholic or Episcopal Cursillo or Tres Dias Weekend, or anyone who would just like to know more about Cursillo, is invited to attend, according to organizers. […]

BRUNSWICK — The Unitarian Universalist Church is hosting a community-wide conversation about the experiences of those from other countries who are making their homes in Maine. Participants will hear from several recent immigrants, reflect on their own immigration stories, and consider how the local community welcomes newcomers. A presentation, discussion and dessert is planned on […]

BRUNSWICK — The Torah study group, or Havurah, initiated by Rabbi Simeon J. Maslin of Harpswell and Philadelphia 10 summers ago, will resume on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Bowdoin College’s Kanbar Hall. The Havurah meets each Saturday morning through the summer and into the early fall and, following a brief Sabbath service, engages in […]

HARPSWELL — The Islands Community Church on Bailey Island has announced its preaching schedule for June. On Sunday, the Rev. Elizabeth Peterson will lead worship during the 9:30 a.m. service. The guest preacher on June 17 will be the Rev. Andy Stinson. Cindy Baumgartner will preach on June 24. Islands Community is a non-denominational church […]

FREEPORT — South Freeport Congregational Church is hosting its fourth annual Vacation Bible School program, June 18 to 22. The underwater theme is “Operation Overboard: Going Deep with God.” VBS is broken into three age groups: pre-kindergarten and kindergarten, grades 1 and 2, and grades 3 to 5. The camp is run by volunteers and […]