Inspirational speaker Panagore to talk at Turner church June 16

TURNER — The Rev. Peter Panagore, an author and inspirational speaker will discuss his near-death experiences at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 16, at the First Universalist Church.
Panagore “is a master storyteller and highly regarded guest speaker, teacher, and workshop leader who tours nationally,” according to a news release, which said he has made appearances on many national and regional TV and radio shows.

His first near death experience, from hypothermia while ice climbing in Banff Provincial Park in Canada in March 1980 just weeks after his 21st birthday, set him on a path of deep spirituality and public service. He studied mysticism at Yale Divinity School and for almost two decades, served communities as a progressive church minister.
His long-running two-minute inspirational daily TV spot on Maine’s NBC-affiliate, “Daily Devotions,” “brought love, light and hope” to thousands of viewers, the release said. In his work as an inspirational minister, he is producing a new podcast series on SoundCloud. He is also the author of “Heaven Is Beautiful: How Dying Taught Me That Death Was The Beginning,” and “Two Minutes For God: Quick Fixes For The Spirit,” and is at work on his third book.
The church is across the street from the Gazebo, on Route 117.
A book signing and coffee social will follow the talk.