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In the South, churches’ influence wanes

Bible-thumping loses its punch as society’s priorities shift

DATE: Dec 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Religion

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St. Columba Parish invites people to return to church St. Columba Parish invites Catholics to return to the church. The parish offers a program called “Landings.” In se...

DATE: Dec 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Religion

Pope declares Africa ‘continent of hope’

After addressing youth in Kenya, Francis honors faithful in Uganda

DATE: Nov 27, 2015 | CATEGORY: Religion

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Advent sermon series to begin at All Saints Beginning Sunday, the Rev. Edward W. Fowler, vicar of All Saints Anglican Church, will preach an Advent season series of five messages ...

DATE: Nov 27, 2015 | CATEGORY: Religion

Controversy surrounds Dalai Lama’s rebirth

HONGYA, China – The first snow of the season lies light on the hills and the air smells of wood smoke; the police who guard this village on the eastern edge of the Tibetan plateau must be in...

DATE: Nov 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Religion

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Methodists to present ‘The Reel Christmas’ The First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive, will offer a new sermon series called “The Reel Christmas” on Nov. 28-29 and Dec. 2...

DATE: Nov 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Religion

New Mormon LGBTQ policy ignites backlash

Church stands behind rules, saying they protect children

DATE: Nov 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Religion

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Har Shalom begins religious school for kids Har Shalom Children’s Religious School is running for the new year. The school will offer books and crafts for children fro...

DATE: Nov 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Religion

Mormon policy change is hostile to same-sex couples

SALT LAKE CITY – Gay and lesbian Mormons and their supporters are reeling over a rule change by church officials that says members in same-sex marriages can be kicked out and bars their chil...

DATE: Nov 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Religion

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St. Columba reaches out to returning Catholics St. Columba Parish invites Catholics to return to the church. St. Columba offers “Landings,” a way to further explore ...

DATE: Nov 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Religion

Since 1878, convent in perpetual prayer

Nuns, community offer their support to the suffering

DATE: Nov 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Religion

Reform Jews pass transgender resolution

ORLANDO, Fla. – The largest movement of Judaism in the U.S. passed the most far-reaching resolution in support of transgender rights of any major religious organization, saying Thursday that...

DATE: Nov 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Religion