PORTLAND — Pope Benedict XVI has appointed the Most. Rev. Richard J. Malone, bishop of Portland, as the new bishop of the Diocese of Buffalo, N.Y. The appointment was announced Tuesday at the Vatican. As is the custom, Bishop Malone traveled to Buffalo for the official public announcement. The date of his installation will be […]
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Elim moves worship service up an hour
BATH — Elim Community Church will be holding its Sunday morning service one hour earlier than normal this Sunday. There will be no Sunday school program. The morning worship service will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will be followed by a time of food and fellowship. For more information, call the church office at 443-2663.
Methodists offer ham, beans at public meal
LISBON — The Methodist Women will be sponsoring a home baked bean and ham supper on Saturday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Lisbon 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 located on […]
Richmond Corner plans Fish concert
RICHMOND — Tedd Fish will be performing in concert Sunday during the morning worship service at Richmond Corner Baptist Church. The service begins at 10:45 a.m. A free-will offering will be taken for the music ministry. The church is located on Route 197, just east of Route 201. For more information, call Pastor Lester Dow […]
Special service set to honor U.S. troops
FREEPORT — As a tribute to America’s Armed Forces, the South Freeport Congregational Church will hold a special worship service on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. The public is encouraged to join in and say “thank you” to the women and men who serve the country. The sermon by the Rev. David Bowling will be on […]
Popham Chapel opens seasonal services
PHIPPSBURG — The Popham Chapel will begin its seasonal schedule of worship services this Sunday. The Popham Chapel, located near the end of Route 209 in the Popham Village, will offer its interdenominational worship services at 10 a.m. each Sunday until the end of September. The Rev. Janet Leighninger, the newly appointed minister, will lead […]
All Saints Chapel lists preachers for summer
HARPSWELL — The leaders of All Saints Chapel on Orr’s Island have announced the preaching lineup this summer. The services of Holy Eucharist and sermon begin at 9 a.m. at the chapel, located at 9 Cooper Lane, off Harpswell Islands Road, Route 24. The Rev. Katharine Babson opens the summer series on June 3. She’ll […]
Church plans gathering in park
BATH — An informal time of music, worship and community sharing is planned near City Park gazebo on Saturday at 4 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Bath United Methodist Church, 340 Oak Grove Ave. The service will include a time of music presented by a local trio, “In a Chord,” who will blend […]
Pentecost 101
“God’s love has been poured into or hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.” Romans 5:5 This Sunday marks the day of Pentecost, the 50th day following Easter. It commemorates the day the disciples of Jesus received the gift of the Holy Spirit, and it is often referred to as the […]