RAYMOND — The East Raymond Chapel United Church of Christ will open for the summer season on Sunday, June 3. The 14 Sundays, June through Labor Day, is for anyone who would like to attend worship in the little pink-walled chapel built in 1890. It is on the National History List. There will be an open […]
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Sharing food and food for thought
St. Michael’s Church, 78 Pleasant St., Auburn, collected books, along with food, for the High Street Food Pantry this month. Pictured are adults Joyce Baker with Father Jud Pealer and Jonathan Whitmore (background) with some of the children of St. Michael’s Sunday school, from left, Madison Parker, Emma Pettengill, Abigail Frumiento and Emma Frumiento. Baker […]
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Miraculous interventions to be discussed at Lifetree Cafe
LEWISTON — The true story of a life-threatening medical condition and a seemingly miraculous outcome will be discussed at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, May 6, at Lifetree Cafe. The program, “Emergency: Make Room for God,” features a filmed interview with Dena Ballagh, a woman who experienced a sudden life-threatening illness, but was saved largely due to the […]
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Time 2 Move at Living Waters FARMINGTON — Time 2 Move Ministries, an international and nondenominational ministry directed by Timothy and Bethany Groves, will be at Living Waters Assembly of God on Sunday, May 1, for the 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. services. All are welcome. National Day of Prayer observance OXFORD — Hosanna Church will observe the […]
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Speaker will explore the connection between prayer, healing
AUBURN — Around the world people are looking for prayer that brings healing and peace to their lives. International speaker, Fujiko Signs, says, “In my own experience, an understanding of God brings healing and goodness into my life.” Signs, a practitioner and teacher of Christian Science healing, will give a lecture titled, “Love Without Limit, […]
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Catholic youth program to be offered in Lewiston
PORTLAND — Six parishes in the Diocese of Portland, including Prince of Peace Parish in Lewiston, are partnering with the diocese’s Office of Vocations to offer Totus Tuus (“Totally Yours”) for the first time in Maine. Totus Tuus is a dynamic summer program for first- to 12th-graders that is led by a team of four […]
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First Universalist Church of West Paris lists service topics for May
WEST PARIS — First Universalist Church of West Paris has announced its May worship schedule, with sermons focusing on science and nature. All are welcome to attend the 9 a.m. services, which are provided with a combination of guest speakers, the Worship Service Committee and the Rev. Fayre Stephenson, who leads worship services every month. A […]
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Bishop Deeley announces priest assignments, retirement
PORTLAND — Bishop Robert P. Deeley has announced seven priest assignments and a retirement for the Diocese of Portland. All assignments are effective on June 29. Assignments Father John R. Skehan has been appointed pastor of St. Michael Parish (St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Augusta; St. Augustine Church, Augusta; St. Joseph Church, Gardiner; Sacred Heart Church, […]
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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 […]