“Shower, O heavens, from above, and let the skies rain down righteousness; let the earth open, that salvation may spring up, and let it cause righteousness to sprout up also; I, the Lord have created it.” Isaiah 45:8 Rain When I was a child we used to chant, “Rain, rain, go away. Come again another […]

HARPSWELL — All Saints Episcopal Chapel on Bailey Island will host the Rev. Regina Knox of Harpswell as the celebrant at the 9:30 a.m. service on Sunday, Aug. 21. The chapel is located on Washington Avenue. All are welcome.

ORR’S ISLAND — On Sunday, Rt. Rev. Stephen Lane will preside over the service Sunday at All Saint’s Chapel, located at 9 Cooper Lane, off Harpswell Islands Road/Route 24 on Orr’s Island. Services take place at the church at 9 a.m. Sundays, through Sept. 25. For more information about the church and its services, call […]

LISBON The Lisbon United Methodist Church is hosting the Neighbors-Helping- Neighbors 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Sept. 17, to raise funds for the Lisbon Area Christian Outreach Food Bank. The food bank is a volunteer operation governed by members of several local churches. Volunteers from the community, local schools and organizations help with food collection and […]

LOURDES, France Watched over by French soldiers and police, Catholic pilgrims from around the world prayed together for healing and peace Monday at a grotto shrine in Lourdes where exceptional security greeted the spiritual travelers due to recent extremist attacks. A helicopter circled overhead as thousands of visitors bearing candles and banners streamed toward the […]

Last week, I had the opportunity to share about prayer with a group of ladies at church. It was as much a time to learn and listen for me as I imagine that it was for them — a time to unburden our hearts and unite our voices as we expressed our thanks and concerns […]

BRUNSWICK Bishop Robert P. Deeley will celebrate a Mass for Educators on Sunday, August 28, at 11 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church on 39 Pleasant Street in Brunswick. Teachers, professors, administrators and staff from pre-kindergarten to the collegiate level as well as teachers of religious education are invited to attend the Mass with […]

ORR’S ISLAND — On Sunday, Rev. Alfred Niese will preside over the service Sunday at All Saint’s Chapel, located at 9 Cooper Lane, off Harpswell Islands Road/Route 24 on Orr’s Island. Services take place at the church at 9 a.m. Sundays, through Sept. 25. For more information about the church and its services, call (207) […]

WISCASSET — St. Philip’s Church at 12 Hodge St. in Wiscasset will host its third and final chowder supper from 5:30- 7 p.m. Aug. 13. On the menu will be haddock chowder, tossed pasta and bean salads, corn and French breads, and desserts. Vegan hot dogs and vegetable soup will be available upon request. The […]

“How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity. It is like the precious oil on the head, running down upon the beard of Aaron, running down over the collar of his robe.” Psalm 133:1- 2 Anointing In Psalm 133, living in harmony with others is likened to the anointing of […]