To be alive today is to know that so much in our world is broken and in need of repair. Climate change, gun violence, a global pandemic, poverty, war and countless other realities are demanding our attention here at home and around the world. The latest news from the entire region of Israel and Gaza […]
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The Neighborhood church invites public to learn about garden project
The Neighborhood United Church of Christ in Bath is hosting a gathering on Oct. 14 to discuss the new garden project, historical information of the site and more.
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Blessing of the Animals begins in honor of St. Francis of Assisi
In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, known for his love of all of God’s creatures, 25 church communities around Maine will hold Blessing of the Animals prayer services over the next two weeks. Animal lovers are invited to bring their pets to have them blessed and gently sprinkled with holy […]
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Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick installs Amos as permanent minister
On Sept. 23, the Rev. Doctor Kharma R. Amos was formally installed as the settled minister of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick. In a worship service at the church followed by a celebratory reception, the congregation participated in a ceremonial recognition of Amos’ role in the church community. The Rev. Doctor Jim Mitulski, pastor […]
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Book Notes: Novel sheds light on worlds with and without electricity
As the remnants of Hurricane Lee whipped the trees outside my bedroom window into a frenzy of whirling trunks and leaves, I pulled up the covers and opened my laptop to review Toni Buzzeo’s new middle grade novel, “Light Comes to Shadow Mountain.” Here I was, reviewing a historical novel about young Cora Mae Tipton, […]
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Spirit of Life: Beginning again, again
This month is a time of new beginnings for many people. Students, teachers and administrators are back in school following the summer vacation. Rosh Hashanah has ushered in a new year, which we hope is sweet and peaceful, for our Jewish friends and neighbors. And for Unitarian Universalists, we have convened for homecoming, when we […]
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Workshop focuses on Catholics’ personal participation in Mass
In support of the Parish Year of the National Eucharistic Revival, the Diocese of Portland’s Office of Lifelong Faith Formation is hosting an evening of learning and reflection for older teens and adults focused on each person’s vital service in the community worship of Mass. The free event, “What Only YOU Can Do at Mass: […]
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Book Notes: ‘God’s Earth is Something to Fight For’ uses scripture to teach care for the planet
I’ve always been grateful for the year I took between high school and college to attend a little Bible school in Rhode Island. We had worship services every day, along with classes from committed Bible scholars who instilled in us the value of living a God-centered life. Not just focusing on God in church on […]
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Book Notes: ‘Sparrow Being Sparrow’ a cat-filled lesson in honesty
My husband’s grandmother loved cats, particularly the kind that slunk up to the bowl outside her kitchen door, where she scraped her dinner scraps. She lived in the same house in a quiet Maine town for seven decades, feeding the neighborhood felines until well past the age of 100, when she died peacefully at home. […]
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All Saints Parish welcomes new priest from Society of African Missions
The Rev. Patrick Machayi, a member of the Society of African Missions, has been appointed a parochial vicar of All Saints Parish in Brunswick. Originally from Zambezi, Zambia, Machayi was ordained to the priesthood on July 26, 2014. Following his ordination, he served in Tanzania, which borders Zambia, from 2014-2022. He was then appointed to […]