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Retired pope thanks Francis for focus on mercy
Benedict steals show at unprecedented ceremony in Vatican
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The Rev. Debra (Debbie) Metzgar Shew has joined St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Durango and will begin leading worship services at 10:30 a.m. July 10. Shew most recently served as…
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Unitarians helped start Thanksgiving, now they’re reconsidering
JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file<br><br>Unitarian Universalists are considering a resolution to celebrate Thanksgiving in a way that is more respectful to Native Americans. Many of the churches established by the Pilgrims…
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‘Jesus’ wife’ papyrus likely fake, professor says
Harvard Divinity School professor Karen King says a piece of papyrus with the phrase “Jesus said to them, My wife,” is likely a modern forgery. In 2012, King had presented…
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Christ the King Lutheran Church will host a youth-oriented outdoor service at 9 a.m. Sunday in Rotary Park, at 15th Street and East Second Avenue. There will be music, a…
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Sunrise celebrations planned for summer solstice in S.W. Colorado
Local events to recognize cultural importance of solstice
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Southern Baptists to welcome refugees
At annual meeting, a call to welcome, adopt those in need
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Southern Baptists oppose display of Confederate flag
The Rev. Ronnie Floyd, president of the Southern Baptist Convention, has made racial unity a priority for the largest Protestant denomination in America.Jeff Roberson/Associated Press The resolution, originally presented by…
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What is Ramadan and why do Muslims fast all day?
Why do Muslims fast? The fast is intended to bring the faithful closer to God and to remind them of the suffering of those less fortunate. As with fasting in…
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Four area churches will join forces this weekend for Live Out Loud, an opportunity to worship with hearts and hands. Volunteers from Christ the King Lutheran, First United Methodist Church,…
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Tearful Catholic parishioners end 11-year vigil
Church was occupied around the clock in effort to remain open
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The Marvel United Methodist Church and the Mountain View Community Church will sponsor “Deep Sea Discovery Vacation Bible School” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday to June 10 at…
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Mormon Church hit with second lawsuit saying children abused
Two Navajo siblings sued The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Navajo Nation court earlier this year. A second lawsuit made public Tuesday outlines similar allegations. A Navajo…
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Christ the King Lutheran Church will celebrate the season of Pentecost and the “birth of the Church.” The “birthday” party will be held from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Sunday. The…
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The good news: Attend church services, live longer
Frequent attendance tied to health benefits
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Methodists trying to prevent split over gay rights
New commission to spend 2 years reviewing policy
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The Rev. Tim Orlowski and five other members of Christ the King Lutheran Church will be taking a mission trip to Iglesia Israel Lutheran congregation in Playa Grande Ixcan Quiche,…
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St. Columba Parish invites Catholics who may be considering a return to the church to further explore their faith through the Landings program. A small group of active parishioners who…
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World’s Methodists grapple with issues of human sexuality
Delegates convene for global conference
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In 1 church, 4 religious communities reflect America’s complex faith landscape
A reflection of America’s complex faith landscape
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The Lifetree Café will meet Wednesday and May 18 at the First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive. The café is designed to be a comfortable place to explore life…
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Backlash buffets plans for Muslim cemeteries
Across the country, uneasy neighbors put up resistance
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Baker must serve same-sex couple
Religious convictions don’t grant business owners right to discriminate against gays
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Religion alive, well in America, author says
Host of ‘On Being’ explores how faith is changing in U.S.
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Holy Prophet Elijah Orthodox Mission, 691 County Road 233, Unit B-5, will host these Holy Week services: Holy Monday – Bridegroom Matins will take place at 5:30 p.m. Monday.Holy Tuesday…
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Passover food traditions vary by ancestry
Let me take you back to your days in Sunday school and the unforgettable Bible story of how the evil Pharaoh ignored plagues of hail, darkness, frogs, boils, lice, locusts…
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Christains to pray nonstop for 14 months on National Mall
Jason Hershey is the director of David’s Tent near the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. The tent offers worship and prayers around the clock. It began Sept. 11 last year…
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St. Columba Parish will offer the education program “Bridge Over Troubled Waters” at 12:30 p.m. Sunday in the Parish Center, 1800 East Second Ave. Dr. Matthew Clark, a local internist,…
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Methodist minister camps out to protest church’s ban on gay marriages
Methodist aims to influence change at major conference
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The public is invited to join Congregation Har Shalom, 2537 County Road 203, to celebrate Passover Across America at 5 p.m. April 22. Participants will attend a seder. They will…