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Institutions wrestle with same-sex benefits
Church-based groups weigh religious, moral, legal issues
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Patrick Valentine will present “Astrological Wisdom for the 21st Century” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, 419 San Juan Drive. The group will explore the…
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Hospital chaplains strive to heal spirits
They come ready to listen, serve people of all faiths
Nation & World
Some religious conservatives push not to serve gay people
Jack Phillips, owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop in Lakewood, refused to make a cake for a same-sex wedding. He is one of many business owners in the country that has taken…
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Mary Ocken will present “Sustaining the Gaze as Shadows Grow Long” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, 419 San Juan Drive. Participants will explore the…
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Christmas Eve services
All Saints Anglican Church (Reformed Episcopal), Fort Lewis College Chapel, 1000 Rim Drive. Traditional “Festival of the Lessons and Carols” with Holy Communion at 6 p.m. Christ the King Lutheran…
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Benedict aided American’s release
At request of Jewish groups, pope lobbied Cuba back in 2012
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The Durango Herald will print a schedule of Christmas and holiday services Dec. 20. Churches and organizations may submit information to Ann Butler at [email protected] or 375-4584. Submissions must be…
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St. Mark’s rector accepts new mission
The Rev. Ken Malcolm served 2½ years at Durango Episcopal church
Regional News
Religious nonprofits challenge health law
Mother Patricia Mary, top right, watches as volunteer coordinator Lindsey Graveley, center, helps residents work on art projects at the Mullen Home for the Aged, run by Little Sisters of…
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After gay son’s death, a new mission
Evangelical couple seek to affirm faith, accept same-sex relationships
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The First Baptist Church will offer coats and ingredients for Christmas dinners from 9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 13 at the church, 332 E. 11th St. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship to…
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The First United Methodist Church of Durango will start a new sermon series this weekend that will culminate with the Christmas Eve worship services. The series, called “The First Carols…
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How important is ‘under God’ in pledge?
Lawsuit claims discrimination against child with atheist beliefs
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Pope advocates for fair distribution of world’s food
At the UN’s International Conference on Nutrition this week, Pope Francis said the “paradox of plenty” – where there is food for everyone, but not everyone can eat – has…
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Julie Loar will present “Saying Grace and Breaking Bread” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, 419 San Juan Drive. Loar will discuss why food is…
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Not 1, not 2 … but dozens of wives for LDS founder
Church’s admission provokes anger: ‘This is not the Joseph Smith I love’
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Congregation Har Shalom, 2537 County Road 203, will host these events: Mindfulness meditation will take place at 9:30 a.m. today. A Torah Service will take place at 10 a.m. today.…
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“On Marriage” will be presented by Katherine Burgess at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, 419 San Juan Drive. The Supreme Court has decided not to…
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College’s gay-rights stand sparks uproar
Evangelical school’s values bump against changing culture
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Is pope’s progressive vision too much?
From Big Bang to the ‘devil,’ latest pontiff making big splash
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The theme for the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship’s November services is “Yonder Come Day.” The Gullah culture of the Georgia Sea Islands sings “Yonder Come Day,” which has a variety of…
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Mormons lift veil on undergarments
Video explains practice, warns those tempted to ridicule
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Charlie Clements will present “Finding Hope Where Hope is Hard to Find” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, 419 San Juan Drive. Clements will explore…
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Dawenwalker will give a presentation called “What the Earth is Asking of Us” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, 419 San Juan Drive. This service…
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The fight against gay marriage changes
Religious exemptions could allow refusal of benefits to same-sex spouses
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Imagine church as a courtroom
When this pastor set his new course, one-third of original members left