All are welcome to gather for an evening of prayer, Scripture, and reflection focused on our shared responsibility to care for our common home. The “Care for God’s Creation” prayer service will be held on Tuesday, October 25, at 7 p.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Church on 41 Western Avenue in Augusta.

Students at St. Michael School in Augusta put down their books and iPads on Friday, September 30, and picked up rakes, rags, and gloves to help make their community a better place through the United Way Day of Caring.

The Maine Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will host a “Walking with Moms in Need” information session and prayer service on Saturday, October 29, starting at 9 a.m. The event will also include guest speaker Pat Bonney from the Open Arms Pregnancy Center in Augusta and is open to women of all faiths or no faith who are facing an unplanned pregnancy or anyone looking to learn more about the initiative.