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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…

Because this section is free, community events can be organized depending on the space available. Articles on religion are posted on the Saturday church page. Email events to [email protected] SATURDAY JAN.…

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…

Concerns about church membership and attendance have increased in recent years. A March 2021 Gallup poll…

The deadline for submitting articles for church memoirs for publication in our print edition is Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET. To list an item, email [email protected] to Claire Kowalick. Please limit announcements to special events,…

Dorothy Ann Caswell December 18, 1938 -…

As the Angelic Host rejoices at the arrival of another woman anointed by God, those left to endure are heavy hearts and unspeakable sadness as a result of this tremendous loss. Virginia Simmons Tillett gently laid…

St Rollox's Church in Sighthill, Glasgow, which was adorned with 77 concrete crosses by award-winning sculptor Michael Visocchi.Entitled Assembly, the work includes 33 different styles of Christian crosses, one representing each year of…

Anyone who knew Betsy Penn Smith, or even had met her only once, was quickly made aware that she had five great loves - her God, her family, her community, tennis and her church ( not necessarily in that order). She loved to…

Ruth Eleanore (Hall) Roth, 94, died on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at the Hospice of Defiance. Ruth was born near Milton Center in Wood County, Ohio on August 19, 1927 to the late Lewis and Mildred (Baumgardner) Hall. On June 25, 1946, she…

Jesse Lee Music presents “For the Love of Music,” a fall concert series featuring performer-led repertoires. These concerts are a celebration of the music these talented artists love but were…

LIVERMORE FALLS - Week of October 3. This week I took a walk in the woods admiring the changing leaves. I saw vivid colors of red, orange, yellow, and surprisingly greener than I remember at this time last year. As I walked through the…

Lexington, SC 5/10/2021 —Lexington United Methodist Church invites you to an evening of music and dance in support of Mission Lexington from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm on October 25, 2021 at Wesley Hall, Lexington United…

“People started to come in and steal things from the building, around the building and inside the building,” said Pastor Williams. ST. LOUIS - A local pastor prays for…

WOLF CITY - Dolores K. Shada, 95, of Loup City, passed away on Saturday October 2, 2021 at Rose Lane Home in Loup City. The family would like to sincerely thank the staff at Rose Lane Home for their loving care. Christian Funeral Mass will…

Birthdays are fun to celebrate. However, they mean more than just partying.These anniversaries are an…

Sydney Orthodox Cathedral suffered damage in a fire. Credit: Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation of Our Lady / FacebookA fire broke out in the historic Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Theotokos, a Greek Orthodox church in…

Lois Marie Everett Drawdy, 83, of Patterson, died on Friday October 1, 2021 at Hospice Satilla Hospice…

SYDNEY - A fire broke out at the Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Theotokos in SydneyWith deep sadness, we inform the faithful of our Holy Archdiocese that on the evening of!-->…

The Killeen Seventh-day Adventist Church will be hosting a Jewish…

THE recently renovated shrine of the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (NBVM) in Penang offers comfort and tranquility to those who set foot!-->…