How are people in Maine of different faiths adapting to the changes brough on by COVID-19? Major religious holidays are being marked in new ways during the current crisis. We talk with faith leaders about how their communities are coping during this time--from altered ways to worship to spiritual guidance on how to find solace and resilience.
Guests
Rabbi Rachel Isaacs, rabbi of Beth Israel Congregation in Waterville; executive director, Center for Small Town Jewish Life; based in Waterville, teaches Jewish studies at Colby College
Rev. Alyssa Lodewick, designated term pastor, Woodfords Church in Portland; president, Maine Council of Churches
Dr. Hassan Abouleish, physician in Houlton; board member, Islamic Center of Maine in Orono
Carroll Conley (call-in), executive director, Christian Civic League
Most Rev. Robert Deeley (call-in), Bishop, Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland
Right Rev. Thomas Brown (call-in), Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Maine
Resources
- Hindered By A Pandemic, Religious Leaders Prepare For Holidays
- Passover, Easter and Ramadan Become Virtual Holidays of Renewal
- With gatherings discouraged, Jewish families figure out how to celebrate Passover
- The Power of Passover During a Plague
- Maine churches announce plans to celebrate Easter during coronavirus outbreak
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland Live-Streamed and On-Air Masses
