LEWISTON — Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church will celebrate the feast day of the parish at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 4, with the service of Vespers of the Holy Spirit. Clergy and parishioners from other Orthodox Christian parishes in the area will gather together to celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit, which culminates the […]
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Churches to worship together PARIS — Anita White will conduct the worship service Sunday, May 21, at the First Universalist Church on Pine Street. The West Paris Universalist Church will join the 10 a.m. service. Music will be under the direction of Donna Hurd. Coffee, friendship and fellowship will follow the worship service, and all are welcome. Childcare […]
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‘Universalism on the frontier’ at First Universalist Church
PARIS — The Rev. Peter Richardson will be the speaker at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 21, at the First Universalist Church on Pine Street. Richardson’s topic will be “Universalism on the Frontier.” Universalism was a product of frontier days in northern New England. Maine’s first organized Universalist congregation was convened in Norway and Paris. One of […]
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Bishop to visit local church MECHANIC FALLS — Bishop Brian Marsh, will visit the First Congregational Church at 10 a.m. Mother’s Day Sunday, May 14, at 64 Elm St. Marsh will celebrate communion with the church’s pastor, Rev. Gary Drinkwater, and there will be a special remembrance for all mothers. A reception and refreshments will follow the […]
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Bishop Deeley announces assignment for priest
PORTLAND — Bishop Robert P. Deeley has announced the following priest assignment, effective immediately: Fr. Timothy J. Nadeau, currently the pastor of Prince of Peace Parish in Lewiston, has been appointed pastor of Holy Trinity Parish in Lisbon Falls and Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Sabattus, which also includes St. Francis Church in […]
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Donald Trump to weaken IRS rule against church political activity
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is seeking to further weaken enforcement of an IRS rule barring churches and tax-exempt groups from endorsing political candidates, in a long-anticipated executive order on religious freedom that has disappointed some of his supporters. As he marks the National Day of Prayer at the White House Thursday, Trump is […]
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Royal Rangers recognized in Maine Senate
State Sen. Garrett Mason, R-Lisbon Falls, presents several members of Royal Rangers Outpost 16 with legislative sentiments recognizing their accomplishment of receiving the Gold Medal of Achievement, the highest award in the Royal Rangers, on April 18. From left are Christian Hiscock of Auburn, Cody Brochu of Jay, Hunter Knowlton of Lewiston, Mason, Jacob Brochu […]
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New priest appointed to local parishes
PORTLAND — Bishop Robert P. Deeley has announced that the Rev. Edward R. Clifford has been appointed pastor of St. Joseph Parish (St. Joseph Church, Bridgton; St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Fryeburg) and St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish (St. Catherine of Sienna Church, Norway; Our Lady of Ransom Church, Mechanic Falls; St. Mary Church, Oxford) […]
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Stefanko appointed pastor of 3 churches
PORTLAND — Monsignor Paul F. Stefanko has been appointed pastor of St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish in Scarborough, St. Bartholomew Parish in Cape Elizabeth, and St. John and Holy Cross Parish in South Portland, effective July 1. Monsignor Stefanko is currently the pastor of St. Joseph Parish (St. Joseph Church, Bridgton; St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, […]
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New reverend
The First Universalist Church of Turner Center on Route 117 has announced the hiring of the Rev. Al Boyce, Ph.D., left, who will be providing pulpit services twice a month. He attended Harvard Divinity School and speaks regularly at UU Congregational and Episcopalian parishes. Services are from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sundays. All […]