LEWISTON — Father Peter Leneweaver of Braintree, Massachusetts, has been named the temporary priest serving Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Parish Council President John Kroger made the announcement recently. Father Peter Day retired at the end of June, and the Metropolis of Boston has supplied visiting priests since that time. Leneweaver was born […]
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Lifetree Cafe to explore how to make the most out of life
LEWISTON — After taking a month off for the holiday season, Lifetree Cafe will reopen its doors at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, when the topic will be how to make the most out of life. The program, “Make the Most of Your Life: A Perspective that Will Change Your Life … Forever,” will feature […]
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January services at West Paris Universalist Church announced
WEST PARIS — Sunday services at the First Universalist Church of West Paris are announced for January. Worship services start at 9 a.m. followed by refreshments and are provided by a combination of guest speakers, the Worship Service Committee and the Rev. Fayre Stephenson. Jan. 7: “Bending Toward Justice,” led by Stephenson. The sources of wisdom […]
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Minot Center Church traditional holiday service to honor Eda Tripp
MINOT — The annual after-Christmas evening service at the historic Minot Center Congregational Church on Center Minot Hill Road will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. The original church on the site, built in 1805, was torn down and rebuilt as the present church in 1846. Services have continued to be held at […]
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Daughters of Isabella to meet
RUMFORD — St. Timothy’s Circle No. 504, Daughters of Isabella, will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, at the Holy Savior Church Hall. Chairpersons for the meeting will be Lorraine Barre and Simone Rafuse, and, committee members, Viola Worcester, Louise Richard and Sue Adley. The following will be congratulated for 25 or more years of […]
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Conducting Sunday school class
Mary Lou Rider is leading a class about John the Baptist during the third week of Advent at St. Michael’s Church, 78 Pleasant St., Auburn. Students are Asher, Avery and Aiden MacKenzie and James Robinson. St. Michael’s has two Sunday school classes, one for ages 2 to 8 and the other for ages 8 to […]
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Sons of Italy memorial Mass RUMFORD — The Sons of Italy Lodge 467 will have a memorial Mass for the deceased members at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24, at the Parish of the Holy Savior. Service of Lessons and Carols MECHANIC FALLS — The public is invited to a Service of Lessons and Carols at 10 […]
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Christmas services
FARMINGTON — Henderson Memorial Baptist and Summit Faith Churches will share a Christmas Eve candlelight service at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24. The Readings and Carols service will be accompanied by Nativity artwork on screen. The choir will sing “Hark! How the Angels Sing Gloria!” The congregation will share the light of Christ’s birth from candle […]
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Christmas services
AUBURN — The West Auburn Congregational Church is planning two special services just before Christmas. A Live Nativity and Festival of Lessons and Carols will be performed at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, with special musical accompaniment by Terry Swett, Diane Maddix and Jeanine Loubiere. The entire nativity will be acted out in the sanctuary, including […]
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Wilton church plans Christmas concert WILTON — A Christmas concert will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, at the First Apostolic Church, routes 2 and 4. There will be Christmas carols, puppets and skits. A free dinner will be offered after the concert. Everyone is welcome. Hosanna Church Christmas pageant OXFORD — A Christmas […]