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Operation Christmas Child kicks off Saturday

A kickoff weekend for the Operation Christmas Child gift shoe-box donation drive will be held Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 21-22, at First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive. ...

DATE: Oct 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

After 883 years, Cistercian monastery to close in Germany

BERLIN – A Cistercian monastery that’s existed for almost 900 years in what is now western Germany is closing down for good, because of a shortage of monks. The Himmerod Abbey, fo...

DATE: Oct 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Baha’is to celebrate birth of faith’s founder

As part of the “Light of Unity” festival, the Baha’is of La Plata County will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Baha’u’llah, founder of the Baha’i Faith, from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. ...

DATE: Oct 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Christian women criticize feminism, praise Trump

Group rallies in Washington to promote values

DATE: Oct 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Methodists ask for help moving furniture

The morning of Friday, Oct. 20, First United Methodist Church invites the community to help congregation member Susie Siegele, who is currently fighting a lung tumor, move furniture in her h...

DATE: Oct 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Lutheran church to hold Reformation Sunday

A party to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation will be held at noon Oct. 29 in the community hall at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 495 Florida Road. Att...

DATE: Oct 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Durango Dharma Center to offer meditation retreat

A daylong meditation retreat led by Maureen Fallon-Cyr will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at Durango Dharma Center, 1800 East Third Ave. Participants will sit i...

DATE: Oct 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Pope: Catholic guide needs updating on death penalty issue

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis marked the 25th anniversary of a landmark compilation of Catholic teaching by saying Wednesday it should be changed to address an issue close to his heart: the de...

DATE: Oct 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Mormon leader reaffirms faith’s opposition to gay marriage

By BRADY McCOMBS Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY – A top Mormon leader reaffirmed the religion’s opposition to same-sex marriage on Saturday during a church conference ...

DATE: Oct 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Survey reveals how Americans mistrust one another

People harbor fears about faith groups

DATE: Oct 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Some Mormons await guidance on political rifts at conference

SALT LAKE CITY – The Mormon church is holding its twice-a-year conference this weekend amid a tumultuous political climate in the U.S. and without the participation of its ailing 90-year-old...

DATE: Sep 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Durango Methodist church to hold potluck

The Connect Team at First United Methodist Church will host a Connect Fellowship Potluck after the 5:30 p.m. Saturday service at the church, 2917 Aspen Drive. Those who attend are...

DATE: Sep 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion