Religion - The Durango Herald

Church cops? Congregation eyes its own unusual police force

Alabama Legislature will decide if church can create department

DATE: Mar 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Pope warns of ‘very grave sin’ when jobs are cut unjustly

VATICAN CITY (AP) – Pope Francis said Wednesday that employers who fire workers for unclear economic reasons are committing a “very grave sin” and should ensure dignified work for all their ...

DATE: Mar 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Holy week at First United Methodist to begin April 8

Holy week at First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive, will be April 8-16. Ongoing Sunday services include contemporary worship at 8 and 9:30 a.m., and traditional service at 11 a.m. ...

DATE: Mar 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Neuroscientist leaves lab to pursue priesthood

He hopes to help Catholics understand scientists

DATE: Mar 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Ecumenical Lent services to be held before Holy Week

Durango churches will hold Lent services in March and April, before Holy Week begins April 8. These ecumenical services will be offered at 6 p.m. Wednesdays and will include commu...

DATE: Mar 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Episcopal bishop to attend first of new Lenten series at St. Mark’s

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church will host a study and conversation series, “Tough Texts and Talking Together,” at 9:15 a.m. Sundays through Lent (March 5 to April 9) at the church, 910 East Thir...

DATE: Mar 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Religion key to humans’ social evolution, scientist says

BOSTON – In humans’ mysterious journey to become intelligent, socializing creatures like no other in the animal world, one innovation played an essential role: religion. That’s th...

DATE: Mar 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Former Philadelphia Eagles chaplain to preach Sunday at Florida Mesa Presbyterian

Stan Wood, internationally-recognized church consultant and former Philadelphia Eagles chaplain, will speak at the 10 a.m. service Sunday at Florida Mesa Presbyterian Church, 1024 County Roa...

DATE: Mar 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

First United Methodist to feature new sermon series

A seven-week sermon series focused on the Gospel of John will start on Saturday at First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive, and continue each Saturday and Sunday until Easter Sunday,...

DATE: Mar 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Christ the King to hold Seussian sermon

To honor the birthday of Theodor Geisel, Dr. Seuss, (March 2), Pastor Tim Orlowski will present his entire sermon in Seussian rhyme on Sunday at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 495 Florida ...

DATE: Feb 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Dharma Center to offer conscious parenting class

Maureen Fallon-Cyr, mindfullness-based psychotherapist, will teach a five-session series on conscious parenting from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays on March 8, March 15, March 22, April 5 and April ...

DATE: Feb 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion