BRUNSWICK — Aging, and all the things associated with it, is certainly a leading topic today. International speaker Mark Swinney asks, “Could it be that God didn’t intend us to age?” Swinney will present his talk, “Eternal life,” on Monday at 7 p.m. at First Church of Christ Scientist, 288 1/2 Maine St., Brunswick. “Claiming […]

God’s prophets and Jesus often spoke in agricultural metaphors. Most of us no longer farm for a living but many of us work on spring clean-ups. Here are some lessons for our faith lives from my own experience this week in spring-cleaning. We need nurture and feeding: Bare and moss-covered places in my yard mean […]

BATH — Pulled pork is on the menu May 19 when the United Methodist Church opens its doors for a public supper. The meal, which includes two kinds of baked beans, cornbread and coleslaw, in addition to a homemade cake for dessert, will be served from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The cost is $7.50 for adults and […]

BRUNSWICK — The 16th annual plant sale of the United Methodist Church will be held on May 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 320 Church Road. The sale will include geraniums, annuals, perennials and vegetable seedlings, shrubs and trees, and even pastries, cookies and breads. For more information, call 725-5227.

LISBON — Lisbon United Methodist Church is planning its annual plant and bake sale on May 19 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. People are encouraged to “come and purchase that justright plant for that special spot,” according to a news release. There will also be lots of “goodies” on sale in the church dining […]

FREEPORT — The Lighthouse Events has announced several Christian music concerts planned for 2012, including two this month. Grammy-winning recording artist Laura Story returns to Maine for a concert next Thursday in Sanford. Story, who wrote “Indescribable,” “Mighty to Save” and “Blessings,” will perform at 7 p.m. at the Curtis Lake Christian Church, 38 Westview […]

HARPSWELL — The Cundy’s Harbor Library will celebrate Armed Forces Day from 10 a.m. to noon on May 19. Participants can learn how to tie knots, properly fold the American flag, and the importance of the military. The celebration will be at the library, located at 935 Cundy’s Harbor Road. The program is free and […]

BRUNSWICK — The next Ultreya in Brunswick will be May 21 at 7 p.m. at Saint Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick. The gathering is open to anyone who has been to a Cursillo or Tres Dias weekend, or anyone who would just like to know more about Cursillo. “It could refresh your faith,” […]

BATH — Corliss Street Baptist Church will host a public supper and movie night on May 19. The supper will be served from 5 to 5:40 p.m. and include an assortment of main course dishes, salads, desserts and drinks. The movie, “Fireproof,” starring Kirk Cameron and Erin Bethea, will start at 6 p.m. The suggested […]