ORR’S ISLAND All Saints’ Chapel has announced its schedule of clergy that will lead its services through September. The chapel opens for the summer on Sunday, June 3, with Rev. H. Roy Partridge Jr. officiating. The schedule for the summer is as follows:  June 3 — Rev. H. Roy Partridge Jr.  June 10 […]

“Look at the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that the summer is already near.” Luke 21:30 Ordinary Time The major feast days are behind us and we now enter into what is often referred to in the church as Ordinary Time. […]

Did we as humans have a say in creation? I wonder what the purpose is for ticks, fleas, black flies and mosquitos, but my dislikes didn’t affect them evolving. Another take on evolution versus God creating all things is a fusion of the best elements of the two opposing theories. In Baha’i writings, it is […]

One reward of attending the Christopher Awards in New York this spring was coming home with a bag full of books from other award winners, stories of hope and friendship and of overcoming great obstacles to do great good. Only, one story I wasn’t sure I wanted to read. It is the story of Dr. […]

LEXINGTON, S.C. A Baptist church in South Carolina plans to remove a hand-carved statue of Jesus Christ because some congregants believe it’s too “Catholic” for their place of worship. The hand-carved, 7-foot statue and accompanying reliefs depicting scenes from Christ’s life have been displayed outside Red Bank Baptist Church in Lexington for a decade. But […]

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name if the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” Matt.28:19- 20a Trinity This coming Sunday is Trinity Sunday, a day when we celebrate, not an historical event or a saint, but the doctrine of the three persons of the […]

PHIPPSBURG — The Popham Chapel will begin its seasonal schedule of worship services on Sunday, May 28. The Popham Chapel, located at 969 Popham Road near the end of Route 209 in Popham Village, will offer its interdenominational worship services at 10 a.m. each Sunday, until the last Sunday in September. Rev. Ed McCartan will […]

HARPSWELL — The Elijah Kellogg Church is gearing up for its annual barn/yard/bake sale, and is accepting donations of items. The church is accepting antiques, furniture, household items, tools, sporting goods, summer or camping items, baby and children’s items, and any kind of jewelry. Items that will NOT be accepted are TVs, computers, clothing, bedding, […]

The Diocese of Portland has announced a number of churches will be celebrating Memorial Day services. Bishop Robert P. Deeley will celebrate a Memorial Day Mass at 10 a.m. Monday, May 28, in the mausoleum chapel at St. Peter’s Cemetery on 217 Switzerland Road in Lewiston. All are invited to attend the Mass. In the […]

BRUNSWICK Started in the early 1800s by circuit riders, the Brunswick United Methodist Church has deep roots in the community. For those who are new to the community — or are making their summer foray to the Midcoast — church officials are encouraging people to come out for their worship and events. All are welcome […]