Faith leaders are working to set up protocols for interacting with federal agents and ensuring immigrants know their rights, as well as helping to launch an ICE watch initiative.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Religion & Values
Southern Baptists growing in Maine despite national decline
New Southern Baptist churches are being established in Westbrook, Orono and Richmond. Faith leaders see the lack of a historical foothold in the region as an opportunity for growth.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
New Sharon: First Maine Baptist missionary to Burma remembered
George Dana Boardman, born in Livermore where his father was a Baptist minister, was initially going to serve in India but became the first Maine Baptist minister to Burma almost 200 years ago.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Religion & Values
Maine’s Catholic diocese is tapping into solar power
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has leased land to solar developers to build what are believed to be the first arrays on church property in the state.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Religion & Values
Local nonprofit group seeks to increase spiritual healing
Organization looks to buy Hampshire Street building in Auburn to expand outreach programs and help restore relationships in families battling addiction.
Posted inFood
Traditional foods used to end daily Ramadan fasts. Now? Pizza, burgers and tacos
Generational preferences, convenience and cravings can lead Maine Muslims to surprising iftar foods.
Posted inConnections
After-Mass healing ministry begins at Lewiston’s Holy Cross Church
This ministry is not restricted to parishioners; all faith communities are welcome.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Church seeks to bring faith, love to downtown Lewiston
Redemption Hill Community opens church at former marketing office.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn
Two Catholic churches to close next spring, including Holy Cross
Our Lady of the Rosary in Sabattus and Holy Cross in Lewiston are expected to stop offering Mass by June.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, Politics, Religion & Values
Jews and Catholics warn against Trump’s latest loyalty test for religious voters
His declaration that he can best protect their freedoms while preemptively blaming some if he loses in November incenses some religious leaders.