‘The Church and Gays’ at Lifetree Café

LEWISTON — The church’s stance regarding same-sex attraction will be explored at Lifetree Café from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 8, at 1919 Lisbon Rd. Admission is free.    
  
The program, titled “The Church and Gays: One Pastor’s Dilemma,” features a filmed interview with Danny Cortez, a pastor whose changing views regarding same-sex attraction led to his being removed from his denomination.

“I remember thinking about Jesus and the way he gave life, and I started thinking maybe the church is wrong,” Cortez says. “Maybe the traditional interpretation of this issue is wrong. I remember thinking maybe I don’t believe what I grew up believing.”

Lifetree participants will have the opportunity to share their views and stories of their encounters with the church regarding the issue.

FMI: 207-783-3316, travisburleigh@gmail.com.

Reeds Mill Church meeting

PHILLIPS — The annual meeting of the parishioners of Reed Mill Church is at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at the church on Reed’s Mill Road.

Members of the church and all other interested parties are invited to attend with the intention of listening to reports, act on any business, and to share thoughts on the activities of the church.

Reeds Mill Church depends on the interest and presence of people who appreciate the history of the church, wishing to see it maintained and continue on as a functioning worship center. Ideas of ways to keep the church in the public eye and to keep preserving its rich past are welcomed.

FMI: 207-639-2713.

Pinpoint of Light Spiritualist Camp

HARTFORD — Pinpoint of Light Spiritualist Camp will ask “What Makes Spiritualism so Fascinating?” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at the Hartford Town Hall, 1190 Main St. 

The schedule for the day will include hearing Village of Spirits, the story of Lily Dale, New York; Scott Mills, MPI, “The History and Philosophy of Modern Spiritualism”; and a question and answer panel of combined knowledge, with the Revs. Elizabeth Simpson and Stephanie Frobese and certified medium Rose Osborn.

Refreshments will be available, and there will be a raffle basket of free reading, spiritualist books and sunflower items.

The cost to attend is by donation.