BATH — Beth Israel Congregation, 862 Washington St. in Bath, will recognize the Jewish New Year with a series of services and events. Rosh Hashana Service will be held at 9:30 a.m., Sept. 10, at the synagogue. That will be followed by a community potluck luncheon at 12:30 p.m. A family service will be held […]

BATH — The Bath United Methodist Church, 340 Oak Grove Ave., Bath, is having a southwestern chicken supper from 4:30-6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15. The menu includes salsa chicken served over rice, cayenne corn, baked zucchini, cornbread, drink, and a frozen lemon dessert. Cost is $10 per person, $4 for kids under 12. No […]

BAILEY ISLAND — The Rev. Paul Tunkel of Dresden will preside over this weekend’s service at All Saints by the Sea Episcopal Chapel on Bailey Island at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 2. This will be the last service of the summer season. The chapel is located on Washington Avenue, and everyone is welcome.

“They are planted in the house of the Lord. They flourish in the courts of our God.” Psalm 92:13 Ensuring the Future The flowers in my window boxes are striving mightily to generate seed to ensure that there will be another generation of petunias. Even as I pick off the dead blossoms, being careful to […]

BRUNSWICK St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Brunswick has named a new assistant rector for children and youth. The Rev. Carolyn Eklund, tector at the church, announced this week that the Rev. Peggy Schnack would serve fill the role. Schnack grew up in Minneapolis, Minn., and attended the University of St. Catherine in neighboring St. Paul, […]

Pope Francis has declared the death penalty “inadmissible.” This means that the death penalty should not be used in any circumstance. It also alters the Catholic Catechism, a compendium of Catholic doctrine, and is now binding on Roman Catholics throughout the world. But in spite of his definitive statement, Pope Francis’ act will probably only […]

“If we get lost, let’s meet by the big tree where we play,” my 5-year-old, Ezra, said to his 8-year-old brother on their way to school. It was my younger son’s first day of kindergarten. Listening to his sage reasoning — reasoning I’ve long suggested about what to do in a crowded space where we […]

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God.” Romans 12:2 Surrender Most of us view surrender in a negative way. It means we have lost the battle and we are forced to give ourselves over to […]

The Rev. Amelia Hagan of Scarborough will be the guest celebrant at All Saints by the Sea, the Episcopal summer chapel on Washington Avenue, Bailey Island on Sunday, Aug. 26. The service begins at 9:30 a.m., and everyone is welcome to attend.

The Rev. Paul Tunkle of Dresden will conduct the service of Holy Eucharist at All Saints Chapel, 9 Cooper Lane, Orr’s Island on Sunday, Aug. 26. The service begins at 9 a.m. All are welcome.