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Religion and Values

Published
April 23, 2011

Reflections: Good news of Easter is that it invites hope

Theologian John Baillie wrote in his book “And the Life Everlasting” that: “It is not really the shortness of life that saddens and offends us. It is its temporality — not that it ends so soon, but that it ends at all, and still more deeply the fact that, even while it lasts, it is […]
Published
April 23, 2011

Scholar: Supper wasn’t Jesus’ last

But it was a Seder, he concludes from a study of ancient calendars and Gospel accounts.
Published
April 16, 2011

Religion Calendar

Today A performance by Christian artists Adam Joel and Paul Comeau, 6 p.m., Holy Grounds Coffee House, Church of the Holy Spirit, 1047 Congress St. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated. For more information, contact Deborah King at 799-5357 or holygroundscoffeehouse@ gmail.com. Rummage sale, 8 a.m. to noon, West Kennebunk United Methodist Church, 160 Alfred […]
Published
April 16, 2011

Reflections: Serving wherever we’re needed

One of my hobbies is drawing cartoons. Once I drew a black and white toon of a Sunday school teacher sitting in her classroom surrounded by 10 or so youngsters. She holds a booklet marked “Missions” and on the wall behind her is a map of the world. I had a little girl in the […]
Published
April 16, 2011

Modern pilgrims find meaning in visits to ‘station churches’

American seminarians are among those following the paths of Rome's early Christians during Lent.

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Published
April 16, 2011

Passover’s message speaks to many

As Jews prepare to celebrate escape from bondage, many others hear the freedom call.
Published
April 9, 2011

Religion Calendar

Today “Awaken to Action: Exploring Faith & Sustainability in an Age of Climate Change,” faith-based conference on environmental stewardship and global sustainability, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., registration at 8:30 a.m., Maple Hill Farm, 11 Inn Road, Hallowell. Sponsored by Maine Interfaith Power and Light and Maine Audubon. Fee: $25, including lunch. To register, go […]
Published
April 9, 2011

Reflections: Rocking chair offers refuge from life’s hard places

I am going to San Francisco to see my 6-month-old twin grandsons. I’m not sure whether we’ll walk in the fog and rain, stay inside with their fluey sniffles and coughs, or whether we’ll sleep much. But I do know this: We will rock. When times are tough, when kids need hugs, when adults are […]
Published
April 9, 2011

Judge orders land trust returned to Utah church

The state took control after saying Warren Jeffs and other leaders used the trust for their own benefit.
Published
April 9, 2011

Priest facing expulsion over ordaining women

Despite the order, the Rev. Roy Bourgeois says he is at peace with his decision and feels 'closer to God.'