AUBURN — “Youth coming together in Christ is amazing.” That is how Jacob Guillemette, 16, from St. Therese of Lisieux Parish in Sanford, describes what it’s like attending the annual Journey retreat. “You can relax and be in a prayerful mood all weekend and also have the free time to hang out with friends of […]
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Holy Family to host Veterans Day Community Prayer Service
LEWISTON — The 14th annual Veterans Day Community Prayer Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, with Prince of Peace Parish hosting the evening of reflection at Holy Family Church, 607 Sabattus St. The parish invites the community to join the service regardless of denomination or faith affiliation to give thanks and […]
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Charlotte Lehmann to be ordained AUBURN — Charlotte Lehmann, long-time congregational leader at the First Universalist Church, will be ordained by the congregation at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28. Lifetree discussing mental illness LEWISTON — The mysteries and meaning of mental illness will be explored at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at Lifetree Cafe at South Lewiston […]
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Baha’is of Auburn to mark 200th anniversary of birth of founder
AUBURN — Baha’i of Auburn are preparing to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Baha’u’llah, the founder of the Baha’i Faith, on Sunday, Nov. 5. Plans include a gathering at the home of Tim and Mary Gagnon, 12 Kennedy St., from 2 to 4 p.m. (commemoration to begin at 2:30 p.m). All are welcome. […]
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West Paris church announces November service topics
WEST PARIS — First Universalist Church of West Paris November Sunday worship services begin at 9 a.m. All are welcome, and refreshments follow the services. Sacred Vulnerability: Nov. 5 led by the Rev. Fayre Stephenson. Vulnerability is both a gateway to connection and a potential danger. The congregation will consider the paradox of vulnerability as […]
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Daughters to install officers JAY — Daughters of Isabella Circle 677, St. Rose of Lima Church, will hold installation of new officers at 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, at St. Rose Church, followed by a reception at the parish hall. Anyone bringing refreshments is asked to bring them to the hall before the installation, involving two […]
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Christian Women United lunch PARIS — The Christian Women United lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the South Paris First Congregational Church, 17 East Main St. Sammie Nagel of Dixfield will be the singer. Reservations are required. FMI, RSVP: 207-743-5770. Ladies of St. Anne Sodality meeting LEWISTON — The Ladies of […]
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New sanctuary dedication at Bean's Corner Baptist Church
JAY — Beans Corner Baptist Church invites the public to come celebrate their new sanctuary with a special dedication service planned for 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14. With numerous volunteer hours provided by church members and the Mobile Baptist Builders, the new sanctuary was constructed over the summer. Several groups of volunteers, some as large […]
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Daughters of Isabella meeting RUMFORD — St. Timothy’s Circle No. 504, Daughters of Isabella, will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, at the Parish of the Holy Savior Church Hall, 126 Main Ave. Chairwomen for the meeting will be Dot Benedix and Sylvia Touchette, and committee members Janette Blouin, Kelly Beauchesne and Jackie Parent will be […]
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Toxic faith will be explored at Lifetree Cafe
LEWISTON — Ways that religion is sometimes harmful will be explored at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, at Lifetree Cafe, 1919 Lisbon Road. The program, “Toxic Faith: When Religion Hurts,” will feature a filmed interview with Sam Brower, the private investigator who cracked open the case that led to the arrest of Warren Jeffs, the leader […]