Religion and belief - The Durango Herald

American evangelist leads rare event in communist Vietnam

HANOI, Vietnam – More than 10,000 Vietnamese filled up a stadium in a rare Christian evangelistic event led by the Rev. Franklin Graham, who said he wants the communist government to conside...

DATE: Dec 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Menorah lightings planned around the world for Hanukkah

Celebrations in Vail will include menorahs made from skis

DATE: Dec 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Who are the Baha’is, why are they so persecuted?

Faith promotes racial unity, gender equality

DATE: Dec 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Durango Presbyterian Church holds Advent sermon series

First Presbyterian Church of Durango is holding a sermon series, “What God Does with Our Waiting,” during Advent. Advent is a time of waiting, which encompasses the four Sundays p...

DATE: Dec 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Marvel church to host Christmas program

Marvel United Methodist Church will hold a community Christmas program at 5 p.m. Sunday at the Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School, 11274 Highway 140. The event is free and open to ...

DATE: Dec 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Sixth annual Messiah Sing-in open to public on Dec. 10 in Cortez

The Cortez community will come together for the annual Messiah Sing-in at 6 p.m. Dec. 10 at Cortez Methodist Church. The program aims to make this famous choral work accessible to...

DATE: Dec 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Europe’s Muslim population to grow, migration or not, study says

BERLIN – Europe’s Muslim population will continue to grow over the next several decades even if all immigration to the continent should stop, according to a study published Thursday. ...

DATE: Dec 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Durango Dharma Center to host meditation retreat

A retreat to explore the art of intention through meditation, reflection and inquiry will be held Dec. 29-31 at Durango Dharma Center, 1800 East Third Ave. All meditators are welc...

DATE: Dec 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Arboles church to observe Our Lady of Guadalupe

The Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, typically observed Dec. 12, will be celebrated during a service at 12:15 p.m. Dec. 17 at St. Peter-St. Rosa Catholic Church, 18851 Highway 151, in Arb...

DATE: Dec 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

A year after the election, more find a haven in church

Congregations grow as people seek solace, social action activities

DATE: Dec 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Tara Mandala to celebrate winter solstice

A winter solstice celebration will be held Dec. 20 at Tara Mandala Retreat Center and Temple, located at 4000 Forest Service Road 649, about 15 miles southwest of Pagosa Springs. ...

DATE: Dec 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Vatican defends pope against criticism over Rohingya stance

YANGON, Myanmar – The Vatican on Wednesday defended Pope Francis after human rights groups expressed disappointment that he didn’t publicly acknowledge the plight of Rohingya Muslims, who ha...

DATE: Nov 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion