Community Events
Kennebunkport, Maine: Join us August 1, 2010 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm for the annual "Garden Party with the Artists" at The Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport, Maine. Local artists will showcase their work at the water's edge to benefit Hospice of Southern Maine.
Southern Maine Communities:
Facing Death and Finding Spiritual Hope
Exploring Rituals of Death and Dying within Different Faiths
Sept. 2, 2010 An Islamic Perspective
Dec. 2, 2010 A Quaker Response to Death
Both will be held at St. Nicholas Church on Route One in Scarborough 6:00 PM
Hospice Sabbaths 2010
Aug.1, 2010 Alfred Parish Church
Aug. 15, 2010 North Parish Church Sanford
Aug 29, 2010 West Newfield Congregational Church 9:00AM
Limerick congregational Church 11:00 AM
Oct. 31 St. Georges Episcopal Church Sanford
Dec. 5, 2010 Crossroads United Methodist Church Sanford
If your Faith Community would like more information or to schedule a 2011 Sabbath please contact Rev. Larry Greer at 207-289-3640 or lgreer@hospiceofsouthernmaine.org
Facing Death and Finding Spiritual Hope Educational Series
5-week educational series presented by Hospice of Southern Maine
- 1. The Spirituality of Death/Dying (meaning of death, rituals, spiritual growth….)
- 2. Decision Making at the End of Life (advanced directives, power of attorney, advanced care planning, decisions in the ICU/ER)
- 3. How We Die (basic physiology and disease process, signs/symptoms, care for the dying)
- 4. Personal Death Awareness
- 5. The Details of Dying (funeral/memorial planning, cremation, green burial, other options, legal issues, donor donation)
For information contact
Rev. Larry Greer
Pastoral Coordinator
207-289-3640
lgreer@hospiceofsouthernmaine.org
Conference 2010
Because You’ve Never Died Before: Exploring the Spiritual World of the Dying
With Rev. Kathleen Rusnak, M.DIV., Ph.D.
Thursday Nov. 4, 2010
St. Maximilian Kolbe Church Scarborough, Maine
8:30 AM- 4:00PM
Snacks and lunch provided
Suggested donation of $10.00 at the door
Registration will begin in September