Great church, been going here since I was younger, very loving and welcoming community.read more

I love this community! It is warm, welcoming, challenging, and fun. People here are friendly,…read moreaccepting of others' ideas, active in the wider community. This church is a place to learn, to grow, and experience a lot of new things.

Not only is it a museum- and a lovely one at that, thus beautiful synagogue, recently renovated,…read morehouses an active congregation. Their Rabbi is personable, smart and seems to be a great leader. Saturday's prayers are on the main floor in the Beit Midrash....larger services are held on the second floor in the most beautiful sanctuary. I've had the opportunity to worship here three times, and look forward to the next opportunity. Centrally located near the Old Port section of Portland, it is easy to get here. Friday nights join at 6pm for a Reform style service. Saturday mornings the service is traditional, egalitarian with a triennial Torah reading. The pace is good, always ending well before noon. Stay for a small bite and time to meet the others.

This is a wonderful congregation. My only regret is I am not more involved. My wife is Jewish and I…read moream Presbyterian clergy. We first attended Kol Nidre when we moved to Portland from PA six years ago & have been ever since.

Excellent music program A magnet for active retired seniors…read moreProgressive theology Traditional worship

AFTER ATTENDING AWHILE…read more If you're looking for a place with a choir, organ music and tradition, this is your place. Speaking is lengthy and not all that engaging but solid bible teaching.

The sheep complained to God, saying,…read more "O Creator of the Universe, you have created many evil creatures who pursue me to slay me. To the ram you gave horns, to the deer you gave speed, to the chameleon you gave the ability to change colors and blend with its background. But You have given me no defense." God asked the sheep, "What shall I do to help you? Would you like sharp teeth so that you might bite your attackers? Or fierce claws in place of your soft hooves?" The sheep replied: "I don't want sharp teeth or vicious claws like a beast of prey. I haven't the fierce nature to use such things." God asked, "Would you like poisoned fangs?" The sheep shivered. "Poison? No! It frightens me and everyone hates the snakes and spiders that have it. But You have created me as a likeable creature, gentle and mild, as I like to be." So the Holy One, the Blessed, said: "I will grow great horns from your forehead." But the sheep answered: "O God, You have given horns to my mate, the ram. And all day long the rams batter one another, showing off. Shall I grow prideful like the rams or as fierce as some wild buffalo? I WOULD RATHER BE HELPLESS THAN CRUEL." God smiled and said: "You please me because you wish to remain as I created you, gentle and kind. But I will not leave you without protection. See, I have given you a coat of thick wool, white and soft as snow. Go now, and show it to Adam. He will love you for it. He will take your coat each year to make clothing and blankets for himself and all his kin. So he will keep you close and protect you from all your enemies." FROM THAT DAY TO THIS, THE SHEEP HAVE HAD THEIR SHEPHERD; AND THE SHEPHERD HAS PROTECTED THE SHEEP. (Seymour Rossel) I was in desparate need of a pastoral counselling session and The Chief Shepherd led me (all the way from South Florida!) to Dr. Keith Moore /FBCP. If you are a sheep in the Portland area and feel your need for a pastor, not a mega-church rock concert multi-programmed event country club, with all their fees and masks, please do not let any bear, lion or even the goats, stop you from receiving Dr. Moore's shepherding. He loves The Good Shepherd and will show you The Blood of The Lambkin. Their service is at 10:00 am Sundays, and that is as good a place as any to begin! If you are desparately wounded and know you need something stronger, please ask for a free copy of the Dead Sea Scrolls coloring book Dr. Moore has to give you, in a one on one counselling session. You will be glad you did! Hallelujah Ha Dam! The sheep complained to Gott, saying, "O Creator of the Universe, you have created many evil creatures who pursue me to slay me. To the ram you gave horns, to the deer you gave speed, to the chameleon you gave the ability to change colors and blend with its background. But You have given me no defense." Gott asked the sheep, "What shall I do to help you? Would you like sharp teeth so that you might bite your attackers? Or fierce claws in place of your soft hooves?" The sheep replied: "I don't want sharp teeth or vicious claws like a beast of prey. I haven't the fierce nature to use such things." Gott asked, "Would you like poisoned fangs?" The sheep shivered. "Poison? No! It frightens me and everyone hates the snakes and spiders that have it. But You have created me as a likeable creature, gentle and mild, as I like to be." So the Holy One, the Blessed, said: "I will grow great horns from your forehead." But the sheep answered: "O Gott, You have given horns to my mate, the ram. And all day long the rams batter one another, showing off. Shall I grow prideful like the rams or as fierce as some wild buffalo? I WOULD RATHER BE HELPLESS THAN CRUEL." Gott smiled and said: "You please me because you wish to remain as I created you, gentle and kind. But I will not leave you without protection. See, I have given you a coat of thick wool, white and soft as snow. Go now, and show it to Adam. He will love you for it. He will take your coat each year to make clothing and blankets for himself and all his kin. So he will keep you close and protect you from all your enemies." FROM THAT DAY TO THIS, THE SHEEP HAVE HAD THEIR SHEPHERD; AND THE SHEPHERD HAS PROTECTED THE SHEEP. (Seymour Rossel) rebekahwiesel7777@yahoo.com "'amen, bow' 'adonai, yehowshuwa'"

The LHOP is still open. Always receptive to new and old followers.read more

A beautiful and newcomer- friendly community, they are open to people of all world traditions and…read morefaiths who want to learn how to meditate and study more about the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha!

Plan on going to Sunday morning service coming up. I've had…read morea lot on my mind and been thinking alot about Jesus

This is a great ministry to children and families. We have camps, we teach the Bible, sing songs,…read moreplay fun games and love spending time with children teaching them about God. I personally serve on our southern main committee and appreciate all the folks who work with children in southern Maine with CEF. If your in southern Maine and you have children check them out.