Inductive Bible Seminar at The Ark LEWISTON — The Ark & Olive Branch Cafe will offer the Inductive Bible Seminar at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at 791 Lisbon St. David Stole will present an inductive study on “God’s Offer.” Students will learn helpful tools for studying the Bible. A potluck meal will follow the […]
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Churches collecting for hurricane victims PORTLAND — Bishop Robert P. Deeley has authorized a special collection at all of Maine’s Catholic churches on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 2 and 3, to provide aid and recovery support to victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas. “The devastation and loss is monumental and heartbreaking,” Deeley said. The money […]
Hermann to lead mediumship techniques workshop
SABATTUS — The Spiritualist Church of Eternal Life is sponsoring a workshop, “Evidential Mediumship Advanced Techniques that Work,” facilitated by the Rev. Stephen Hermann, a well-known medium, on Sunday, Sept. 3. With over 40 years of study and practice, Hermann has trained more than 10,000 people worldwide and holds credentials as an ordained minister, certified […]
Blue Mass to honor public safety personnel
BANGOR — Active and retired local, state and federal law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency personnel will be recognized for their commitment and self-sacrifice at the Blue Mass, celebrated by Bishop Robert P. Deeley, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, at St. John Catholic Church, 217 York St. People of all faiths are welcome to […]
Pinpoint of Light to offer spirit drawing presentation
HARTFORD — Pinpoint of Light Spiritualist Camp will offer a public presentation from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3, at the Hartford Town Hall, 1190 Main St. Among presentations will be a demonstration of spirit drawing. Presenter will be Coral Ryder from the United Kingdom. Spirit artists work by linking with spirit and […]
130th anniversary celebration planned for St. Francis Xavier
WINTHROP — Past and current parishioners, clergy and community members will gather on Sunday, Sept. 10, to celebrate the 130th anniversary of the St. Francis Xavier worship site located at 130 Route 133. All are welcome to attend an anniversary Mass at 9 a.m. followed by a brunch celebration in the church hall. In the […]
Reeds Mill Church celebrating Old Home Sunday
MADRID – Old Home Sunday will be celebrated at Reeds Mill Church on Sunday, Aug. 27. All are welcome to the nondenominational Christian “Church in the Wildwood.” This special day celebrates not only the founding fathers of the church, but all who have made the ongoing ministry of the church possible. A potluck picnic will […]