Religion - The Durango Herald

Rod Dreher is the combative, oversharing blogger who speaks for today’s beleaguered Christians

BATON ROUGE, La. – Rod Dreher’s life is an open book. Several, actually. The Little Way of Ruthie Leming, about his late sister. How Dante Can Save Your Life, about his love of the Italian p...

DATE: Nov 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Polygamous group is slowly losing its power in remote town

HILDALE, Utah – In a place where political contests are virtually unknown, the campaign signs offer the latest hint that a polygamous group is losing its grip on this remote red rock communi...

DATE: Nov 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Fired by ESPN for a racist headline, he’s finding his second chance as a Catholic priest

Anthony Federico preaches gospel of second chances

DATE: Nov 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Durango Methodist church to hold annual holiday bazaar

First United Methodist will hold its 44th annual Holiday Bazaar from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 18 at the church, 2917 Aspen Drive. The event will feature vendors, handmade crafts, hom...

DATE: Nov 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Germany marks 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s challenge

BERLIN – German leaders on Tuesday marked the 500th anniversary since the day Martin Luther is said to have nailed his theses challenging the Catholic Church to a church door, a starting poi...

DATE: Oct 31, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Mormon missionaries can now use smartphones

Devices can’t be used for personal texting, only for contacting prospective converts

DATE: Oct 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Methodists to host Emmaus potluck

An Emmaus Gathering potluck will be held Monday at First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive. The schedule will include: 6:15 p.m., sign-in and food drop-off f...

DATE: Oct 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

St. Mark’s to hold ‘Connect with Your Angels’ workshop

The Inner Peace Movement will sponsor an experimental workshop, “Connect with Your Angels,” from 10 to 11 a.m. Nov. 1 and Nov. 15 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 East Third Ave. ...

DATE: Oct 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

First United Methodist Church to offer new sermon

A new sermon about “success and the good life” will be offered at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4; and at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, at First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive. ...

DATE: Oct 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Roman theater uncovered at base of Jerusalem’s Western Wall

JERUSALEM – Israeli archaeologists earlier this month announced the discovery of the first known Roman-era theater in Jerusalem’s Old City, a unique structure around 1,800 years old that abu...

DATE: Oct 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Jesus is not the star of the new Museum of the Bible

Hobby Lobby family builds one of largest museums in capital

DATE: Oct 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Booth space available for St. Columba Christmas Bazaar

St. Columba Catholic Parish is accepting vendor reservations from those who plan to sell homemade and handcrafted items at its annual Christmas Bazaar, which will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p....

DATE: Oct 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion