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At drive-up church service, Waterville pastor urges stability, kindness during pandemic

by Amy Calder May 3, 2020May 4, 2020

Centerpoint Community Church on West River Road holds its first drive-up service Sunday, at which the Rev. Craig Riportella asks parishioners to practice compassion and kindness, not division and anger.

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Catholic churches in Maine will hold drive-in Masses

by Gillian Graham April 29, 2020April 30, 2020

Gov. Janet Mills announced Tuesday that churches could hold drive-in services starting May 1, but some congregations are sticking with online services for now.

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‘The Ramadan spirit’: Maine’s Muslim community prepares for holy month in quarantine

by Megan Gray April 22, 2020April 23, 2020

Ramadan begins Thursday evening, and Friday is the first day of fasting.

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Mainers grapple with faith amid the coronovirus pandemic

by Kelley Bouchard April 12, 2020April 11, 2020

Leaders of various faith communities in Maine share messages of hope in a fearful and uncertain time.

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Maine Christians prepare to share Easter services from a distance

by Gillian Graham April 9, 2020April 10, 2020

Churches around the state are organizing online Easter services and moments of prayer to take the place of sunrise services and traditional celebrations.