Church Sanctuary

DULUTH — Chet Johnson sat in the front pew of the United Protestant Church's UCC, awaiting the reveal of a 100-year-old time capsule. "I want to see if there are any names I remember," the 91-year-old said.Johnson has been…

The Jazz Sanctuary kicks off the nonprofit performing arts group's second decade in 2022. Alan Segal, founder of The Jazz Sanctuary Jazz Sanctuary Quintet members include (left to…

A 16th century Italian saint may have interceded on behalf of the golden anniversary of the Diocese of Arlington in the 21st century. Bishop Michael F. Burbidge sought the intercession of St. Charles Borromeo (1538-1584), cardinal and…

From 1995 to 2020, St. Luke's Theater has been a staple of the Off-Broadway scene, home to many notable productions, including: Tony and Tina's wedding, late-night catechism, disaster! The musical, FRIENDS! The musical parody, Sistas the…

SUNDAY Chicco Aldersgate United Methodist Church: “The Seven Living Virtues Goodness” by Pastor Scott Allred. 11 Peter 1:3-9. Worship 10 a.m. at the sanctuary. www.chicoaumc.org sermons tab. Also on YouTube, Aldersgate UMC Chico CA.…

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SPRINGFIELD, Fla. (WMBB) — After 3½ years, there are some small signs of progress at Springfield Baptist Church on Highway 22. A heavy equipment operator began demolishing the old church on Monday. Senior Pastor Virgil Tillman…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The spiritual calm that filled the sanctuary of the Renaissance Church of God in Christ would soon give way to grief at Patrick Lyoya's funeral. “God will be a very present helper as we go through…

SACRAMENTO, CA - Today the Assembly Public Safety Committee voted against Assembly Bill 1708 by Assemblyman Kevin Kiley (R-Rocklin) to repeal the Act of the sanctuary state in California that removed the ability of local law enforcement to…

The church was reportedly full, but services were canceled due to the threat of severe weather AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) - A lightning strike during thunderstorms on Wednesday evening is responsible for a fire at a church in…

Here is a recap of the City of Greenville Design Review Board's Urban Panel held on April 7: Proposed: Grace Church invites comments on the 11-story tower Grace Church is looking to build a modern 11-story tower next to its…

NEW YORK -- Archbishop Domenico Sorrentino of Assisi, Italy presented New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan with a First Class Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis for the American Catholic Church's Three-Year National Eucharistic Revival which…

Records show crimes against stolen property are up 22% so far this year and a South Dallas church is an example of the problem. Pastor Todd Atkins said the Salem Institutional Baptist Church has been hit by crime several…

STRAWBERRIES AND SILVER FALLSStrawberry Festival at Coolidge-McClaine City Park, 300 Coolidge St. in SilvertonJune, to be determinedJuicy strawberries served with fabulous cookies and ice cream — in recent years for just $6, and free for!-->!-->!-->…

RAVENNA, Michigan - A congregation held a Sunday service less than a day after a fire destroyed their church.The fire in the first reformed church in Ravenna broke out on Saturday afternoon and lasted all evening. The Ravenna Fire…

• Reformation Lutheran Church, 3670 Perkiomen Ave., Exeter Township, will host an in-person jazz service Sunday at 10 a.m. as part of Boscov's Berks Jazz Fest. There will also be an in-person worship service at 8:30 a.m. Masks are…

Bishop dedicates new sanctuary to Latin Mass community to accommodate congregation Posted: March 31, 2022 By Malea HargettEditor Malea Hargett Father Jared McCambridge, FSSP, pastor of St. John the!-->!-->…

Last night in the beautiful blue-lit sanctuary of The United Methodist Church in Wilmington, heartwarming songs were separated by moving readings of poetry and prose that emphasized the evening's theme - Songs of Hope and peace. The…

When I was in South Carolina for a seminary weekend, it was an organ that forced me to attend Shandon Presbyterian Church. On the first Sunday of Lent, the bells rang, the chimes rang, and the sacred notes filled the…

Newton Community Pride and the City of Newton are working with the Boston Chinese Evangelical Church of Newtonville on "Sit & Let Your Spirit Soar," an initiative to create 19 temporary public art installations across the city.The…

BENNINGTON — The Bennington Banner and its sister newspaper, the Brattleboro Reformer, recently donated six…

Bethesda Presbyterian ChurchBethesda Presbyterian Church invites anyone looking for a loving church family…

Betty H. Martin, 89, of Hixson, returned home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 14, 2022. Betty was born in Abingdon, Virginia on November 6, 1932, to the late Wiley and Nellie Hutton. She retired…

The church has been celebrating its 250th anniversary since January and will continue to do so throughout the year. It started in 1772 and then moved to its current site off Dumbarton Avenue in 1850, according to the church. Its leaders…

Minister moved to Mansfield from Tennessee in 1982Bruce Philippi has pastored five generations of Donna Caudill's family.“Longevity is part of his character,” Caudill said. "He invests in people and he wants to see them grow."Philippi has…

St. Paul's Lutheran Church and School will host various events highlighting the importance of Lent in the…

By MICHAEL HINMAN Otherwise, it might have looked like a typical Sunday morning mass at St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church. Father Kiril Angelov led the crowded sanctuary through the…

Samuel "Sam" Quinn ChristyDecember 26, 2021 - February 25, 2022Samuel "Sam" Quinn Christy died suddenly on Friday, February 25, 2022 at Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte.Sam was born on December 26, 2021, six weeks…

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - What is now a gutted building was once a beautiful shrine where people went to services or even got married. Although there isn't much there now, there is a framed photo that members of a local church are…

Sacramento church shooting kills 5, including 3 children Authorities say a man shot and killed his three children, another person, then turned the gun on himself at a Sacramento church on Monday, the sheriff's office confirmed. The…

DULUTH — Stained glass windows line the sanctuary walls of the Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ. Each paints a scene in crimson, baby blue, or gold. Sunlight streams through colorful images of creeks,…

Send articles for Worship News to [email protected] Direct your questions to Nancy March, Managing Editor, at [email protected] The deadline is Thursday noon to appear in the Saturday worship news and notes. The…

Lake City's 100-year-old First United Methodist Church has a majestic presence in the community. Inside, it's spiritually strong but physically messy, due to a heating system failure two years ago. "There was a boiler…

The brick presbytery was built as an addition to the east end of St. Mary's Cathedral in 1957. A recent fire damaged the priests' house, when a homeless man, seeking warmth in sub-zero temperatures freezing point, accidentally set…

Evelyne Beck Marion July 4, 1927 - February 11, 2022 Charlotte, NC – Evelyn Beck Marion joined Church Triumphant on Friday, February 11, 2022 at the age of 94½. On July 4, 1927, as the nation celebrated with parades, picnics and fireworks,…

RELIGIOUS SERVICESBAPTISTHARBOR CHURCHWater StreetReverend Peter Preiser(401) 466-5940harbourchurchblockisland.netSunday 10 a.m.:Live in-person services in the sanctuary.Also streamed live on our Facebook page(Harbour Church - Block…

The cinder block cellar of a former Episcopal church in Newburyport is alive these days with the sounds of children playing, teenagers chatting and families gathering over meals. They are full of enthusiasm and hope.The basement had been…

Patricia Jean (Hiser) Miesle, 96, of Bowling Green, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at the Story Point Retirement Community in Waterville. She was born in Bradner, Ohio to the late Claude & Helen (Ostrander) Hiser.…

MONCKS CORNER — Jacob Liferidge came into his house one day and told his wife, Edith, that he had been fired…

The intersection of Lyndale Avenue and West Broadway in North Minneapolis is notorious for illicit activity. The commercial intersection is lined with businesses that have parking lots along the street. These lots also serve as…

Loving Giving Local hit the road to Union City on Wednesday as First United Methodist Church received this week's donation. Union City Church has been part of the community since 1801. First United Methodist has called the East…

Trinity AME members grab their shovels for the groundbreaking January 30th. Courtesy of Foster Senn NEWBERRY COUNTY — After…

This Toronto family wanted a home with character, so they bought a $390,000 church near Hamilton. Now they just have to convert it Which: Tao Drayton, 43, owner of High Park Renovations; Andresa Drayton,…

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Jennings Jerome "Jerry" BaggettJennings Jerome "Jerry" Baggett, a resident of Dothan, died Thursday afternoon January 27, 2022 at his home. He was 84 years old.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 30, 2022, at the…

On May 2, 1966, Willie Frank Newsome and Inez Walker Newsome became the proud parents of Cheryl Denise Newsome. She was raised lovingly with her siblings in Madison, Florida. Her mother preceded her in death.…

LAKEWOOD, Ohio — Is your New Year's resolution to declutter your home? If so, and if you're looking for a way to make a difference with your useless or unwanted items, the Lakewood Historical Society may have the answer.Each year the…

"He lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, three men stood by him:…

Steven Edward Lackey, 71, returned home to be with Jesus on January 20, 2022, after a long illness. Steve was born in 1950 to Dugan and Betty Lackey. He went to technical school in Nashville, Tennessee. After obtaining his…

Glen, 81, went to his paradise home on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. He was originally from Baton Rouge, LA. where he graduated from Istrouma High School. Glen proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and served his community as…

Glen, 81, went to his paradise home on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. He was originally from Baton Rouge, LA. where he graduated from Istrouma High School. Glen proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and served his community as…

A new effort to preserve historic black churches in the United States has received a $20 million donation that will go to help congregationsThrough JAY REEVES Associated PressJanuary 17, 2022, 07:12• 3 minute readShare on FacebookShare…

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Tales from the Trail: Stories from the Oldest Backpacker's Inn on the Appalachian Trail by Sherry Blackman was released worldwide. This 255-page collection pays tribute to those who dare such a grueling and soul-satisfying adventure…

The altar of the newly reconstructed Saint Joseph parish is blessed with incense during the dedication of the church. By Tony Gutiérrez, The Catholic Sun The parish of Saint Joseph in North Phoenix has a lot in common with the mythical…

In recent decades, American evangelism has moved away from the labels, symbols, and religious buildings that defined the church. Many newer churches do not contain stained glass windows, crosses, or traditional sanctuary configurations.…

BLUEFIELD - An era of worship in Mercer County came to an end with the closure of the Ahavath Sholom…

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Rose Herring passed away in the wee hours of the morning on January 3, 2022, having lived the last 68 of…

SUNDAYQuakers (Religious Society of Friends) will hold virtual services on Sunday. Services are open to…

NEWBURYPORT - The Del Sol Quartet performs the first of four concerts in the Jean C. Wilson musical series…

PORRETTA TERME, Italy - In the chapel of a small hillside sanctuary in Porretta Terme - a beautiful town in central Italy known for the healing powers of its thermal waters - a single basketball-shaped window, its windows, curved like…

Becoming the Senior Minister of First Christian Church was a kind of homecoming for Reverend Beth Thomason, as well as the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. “When I was in high school I said I was going to be a…

JAMES ISLAND - When Fort Johnson Baptist assembles for Christmas worship, members will assemble in the…

Donald L Fisher, died on December 17, 2021, at his home in Garden City, at the age of 92 years, 5 months and 16 days. He was born in Dodge City, KS, on July 1, 1929, the eldest child of Roy H and Myrtle Pennington Fisher.Don's childhood…

FATHER CHRISTMAS MILLHEIM Santa will be visiting Millheim and the surrounding area of ​​the Millheim Fire Company coverage area tomorrow…

Church of Living Faith Faith Alive Church, 678 Pine St. Palmerton (Bowmanstown), has two services each Sunday with Pastor Rob Timlin. At 8:30 am, it is the contemporary!-->…

Body, mind and soul are the core business of The Studio, a company…

Church members after the dedication ceremony.A LOCAL church has completed the second part of its three-phase renovation project.Work on the creation of a new washroom at Dyke Church, dedicated by Reverend Richard Moffat during the Sunday!-->…

• Breakfast with Santa, Saturday, The George Washington Hotel, 103 E. Piccadilly St.,…

Columbia County might be closer to having its first Catholic school. The Bishop of the Diocese of Savannah visited St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church in Grovetown on Sunday to bless and dedicate the new parish activity center and a wing…

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The pandemic is still causing a slow shift towards what some see as a new normal, and that included a church, hosting its first in-person service on Sunday for the first time in months.The sound of jubilation once again…

ALBANY - As a pastor's son, I found personal resonances in "The Christians" by Lucas Hnath (himself a preacher's child). But you don't have to be a religious affiliate to appreciate the issues raised here, now in a well-done production…

On a thunder of tambourines, warm voices echoed throughout the small…

March 16, 1937 ~ November 25, 2021 Patricia A. Stage, 84, of Sister Bay, died early Thursday, November 25, 2021 at the Skilled Nursing Facility in Sturgeon Bay. Born March 16, 1937 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late…

Jean Snell GriggsMrs. Jean Snell Griggs, a resident of Ozark, died early Thursday morning November 25, 2021, at her home. She was 87 years old.The funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 29, 2021, in the Echo United Methodist…

Upcoming events in Loveland faith communities include a Christmas concert with the New Life Quartet, menorah lighting, and a holiday food drive. New Life Quartet to perform on November 28 New Life Quartet will present a Christmas concert…

The First Presbyterian Church in Urbana has a Civil War window on the balcony at the rear of the sanctuary. Photos submitted…

James McKeever, former chairman of the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra (via FSO) The Merrifield-based Fairfax Symphony Orchestra has launched a new fundraising campaign in honor of one of its leaders, James McKeever, who died on October 30 at…

Ashley kyle greene June 26, 1974 ~ November 19, 2021 (47 years old) Ashley Kyle Greene, 47, from the Cedar Grove community in Cerro Gordo, joined her Lord on Friday, November 19, 2021 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Whiteville, with…

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The Church of Christ Episcopal in downtown Dover will hold a blessing and dedication service at 9 a.m. on Sunday, November 21, at the church sanctuary at 501 S. State St. This service celebrates the completion of several years of planning…

Red and green shoe boxes fill the sanctuary of the Free Methodist Church on Troy Road. These boxes, known…

Veterans Day celebrations are happening across the SWFL to honor our service members! Here is a list of events happening near you. LEE COUNTY Fort Myers Parade When: from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on November 11Where: Edison Mall, 4125…

FRANKLIN - For more than 75 years, the space inside Ficco's former Bowladrome has echoed with the thud and roll of candle balls, the clatter of falling pins and the friendly chatter of families and friends for a night of fun and friendly…

Known as the Salt Cathedral, this Roman Catholic church has a long history in Colombia and attracts thousands of visitors each year.…

For the first time in four years, Ingrid Encalada Latorre will be able to go to the park with her three children, walk the aisles of the grocery store or take a hike and admire the mountain views. Encalada Latorre, originally from Peru,…

"I don't know why, I can't explain it," said the 45-year-old from Minneapolis. What caught Josephine's attention in 2014 was the way the old church had been renovated from a religious…

TEXARKANA, Ark. - A suspicious package discovered Tuesday morning inside College Hill Baptist Church was detonated by a clearance team on Tuesday afternoon and was found to be nothing explosive or dangerous. The discovery of the package…

Many years ago I was speaking with a flight instructor in St. George, Utah. Utah is home to many Latter-day Saints, and St. George is a Mecca for many within the church. My flight instructor, who was also a good friend, was an avid…

Hay, Brecon and Talgarth Sanctuary for Refugees (HBTSR) held a rally in Brecon on October 20 to oppose the Nationality and Borders Bill currently under consideration in Parliament. Despite the gloomy weather on Wednesday morning, more…

Galveston's first fall festival, the Island beer festival, returned to historic downtown Galveston on…

GAME WITH SCENES. CHILDREN ARE IN CUSTODY OF SOCIAL SERVICES. KIM: SEV PENEOPLINE SURREY COUNTY ARE FOR CATALICYT CONVERTER AND VEHICLE BREAK-IN CHARGES. INVESTIGATORS INDICATE THAT SV…

At the Episcopal Parish of Saint John the Evangelist in Hingham, parishioners are adopting a new motto: “Be faithful, be flexible,” said Rev. Tim Schenck.The parish first adapted to fully virtual…

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Charles Gibbs, 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the Salem Regional Medical Center. He was born December 27, 1925 in Salem and was the son of Russell C. Gibbs and Sara Ellen (Pearce) Gibbs.Charles was married to…

Photo: New York Conservatory of Monuments One of the city's oldest places of worship will receive much needed financial assistance for its ongoing restoration efforts. The New York Landmarks Conservancy has awarded St. Mark's Church in…

Churchwell Avenue Baptist Church has been around for almost 80 years and was built at the start of World War II using salvaged and surplus materials that had not been swallowed up by the war effort. It has become a neighborhood hub,…

Rhana Lynn Robison True passed away peacefully at her home in Norman, OK on October 16, 2021. She was born in Altus, OK on November 28, 1946, one of five children born to Guy Ward and Velma Juanita Shields Robison. After graduating from…

Marvin Kline Crane, 73, of Williamstown, WV died on October 15, 2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.Marvin was born on October 5, 1948 in Greenwood, WV, the son of the late Cecil Ford and Wilma Grace (Leggett) Crane.Marvin graduated from…