Christian Women United lunch, meeting PARIS — The Christian Women United luncheon will be served at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, at the First Congregational Church. The speaker will be Melinda Haines from the Community Angels Pantry. For reservations or more information, call Pam at 207-240-6671. Pursuing a satisfying life talk LEWISTON — How to experience […]
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Illegal immigration to be explored at Lifetree Cafe LEWISTON — Growing controversy and national division surrounding the immigration policy will be discussed at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 12, at Lifetree Cafe. The program, titled “In the News: Illegal Immigration,” provides an opportunity for participants to discuss the recent controversy surrounding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival program, or DACA for […]
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First Universalist churches to hear from Muslim activist Reza Jalali
Muslim writer, activist and honors professor Reza Jalali will lead Sunday services on April 8 at the First Universalist Church of West Paris and at the First Universalist Church of Norway. The First Universalist Church of West Paris is at 208 Main St. in West Paris. Sunday worship services are at 9 a.m., followed with refreshments. The […]
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Christ Temple Church of God in Christ plans mortgage burning ceremony
AUBURN — The public is invited to attend a celebratory mortgage burning service from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at Christ Temple Church of God in Christ, the log church at 2488 Turner Road. The service is to commemorate the church paying off its 30-year mortgage. Speakers will include Bishop Steve Coleman, Jurisdictional […]
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Christian education scholarship winner
Pastor David Poisson, left, of New Life Stevens Mills Church presents Amy Drake, center, the $500 Christian education scholarship. Also pictured is Pat St. Hilaire, administrator of Central Maine Christian Academy. New Life will award two $500 scholarships for school year 2018-2019. Applications will be available through May.
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Knights raise over $95K during Tootsie Roll drive
PORTLAND — For over 40 years, members of Knights of Columbus councils all over Maine have headed to churches, community centers, and other locations carrying cases of Tootsie Rolls they hope to turn into money for organizations helping people with intellectual and learning disabilities. The Tootsie Roll drive is officially titled the “Campaign for People […]
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First Universalist Church of West Paris to celebrate season of renewal
WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church of West Paris will celebrate the season of renewal during April. Sunday worship services are at 9 a.m., followed with refreshments. Services are provided by a combination of guest speakers, the Worship Service Committee and the Rev. Fayre Stephenson who leads services at least twice a month. April […]
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'Living Stations of the Cross' at St. Dominic Academy
Saint Dominic Academy eighth-grader Patrick Manson, center, portrays Jesus as he and other classmates act out the “Living Stations of the Cross” for students, parents and friends in the Auburn school’s gymnasium Friday afternoon. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal)
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Jay pastor opens Senate with prayer
Pastor Chris Grimbilas of Jay, second from left, served as Pastor of the Day, delivering the opening prayer in the Maine Senate on March 20. Grimbilas has served the congregation at New Life Baptist Church since 2012. During his visit, Grimbilas and his daughter, Amanda, second from right, met with Sen. Lisa Keim, left, R-Oxford, […]
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Worship and praise service LEWISTON — Bethel Christian Center of Lewiston will host worship and praise with the Rev. Nahimana Etienne from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 25, at Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. The center holds regular Sunday services from 2 to 4 p.m. in the sanctuary of the Calvary United Methodist […]