Monthly Archives: April 2015

We’re Doomed #3: No Joke

Posted on April 17, 2015 by smaxreisert

The Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, in Madison, Maine (about 40 miles north of Augusta) closed its doors at the end of last December. The building was then purchased and turned into event space. Last weekend, “Somerset Abbey” opened … Continue reading →

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We’re Doomed #2: The Problem No One Wants to Talk About

Posted on April 9, 2015 by smaxreisert

It’s post-Easter and perhaps not the best time to return to my take on our “doomed” problem. But, it’s something that I’m now thinking about almost all the time. In fact, I’ve lined up at least four weeks worth of … Continue reading →

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To Take Up One’s [Chocolate] Cross

Posted on April 2, 2015 by smaxreisert

I’m taking a week off from the “We’re Doomed” series in order to spend a few moments to rant a bit over Holy Week and mass consumer culture. It’s bad enough at Christmas, when the holiday feels almost completely detached … Continue reading →

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