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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

‘Don’t be afraid!’ Pope starts campaign to promote migrants

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis on Wednesday launched a two-year education campaign about the plight of migrants to counteract mounting anti-immigrant sentiment in the U.S. and Europe, urging th...

DATE: Sep 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Episcopal church to hold animal blessing

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church will hold a special outdoor worship service to celebrate the life of St. Francis and God’s gift of creation at 10 a.m. Oct. 1 at Rotary Park, 1565 East Second Ave...

DATE: Sep 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Unitarian church to preview Kristof visit

To preview a visit by journalist Nicholas Kristof, an event to discuss the documentary series “Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide” will be held from 7 to 8...

DATE: Sep 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Immigrant hurricane victims turn to churches

Ineligible for federal disaster aid, undocumented residents flock to houses of worship

DATE: Sep 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Methodist church to offer divorce care

A faith-based divorce-care support group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 2 through Nov. 27, at First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive. Meetings are open to adult...

DATE: Sep 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Talks at Seventh Day Adventist Church to address archaeology, the Bible

The Seventh Day Adventist Church will host a seminar series about archaeology and the Bible. David Merling, a retired archaeology professor from Andrews University, will present...

DATE: Sep 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Pope admits church realized sex abuse problem ‘a bit late’

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis on Thursday acknowledged the Catholic Church was “a bit late” in realizing the damage done by priests who rape and molest children, and said that the decades-long...

DATE: Sep 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Pope overhauls key institute to reflect his vision of family

ROME – Pope Francis has overhauled the Vatican institute most closely associated with the conservative sexual morals promoted by St. John Paul II, saying it was necessary to adapt and expand...

DATE: Sep 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship to celebrate 50 years in Durango

Church is diverse in faith, followers

DATE: Sep 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Sacred Heart Church to hold rite of Christian initiation for adults

The Rite of Christian Initiation Program, a time of inquiry, learning, prayer and community, will be held from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. Wednesdays starting Sept. 27 and continue through Easter at S...

DATE: Sep 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion