Religion and belief - The Durango Herald

Baha’is to celebrate birthdays of founders Wednesday

The public is invited to share an important Baha’i Holy Days event with the Baha’is of the Four Corners. They will celebrate the twin birthdays of the two founders of the Baha’i ...

DATE: Oct 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Neighbors: Unitarians celebrate full-time pastor

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango marked a landmark occasion in late September, and it celebrated with a bang. The fellowship has had phenomenal growth in recent ye...

DATE: Oct 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Evangelicals much more accepting of politicians’ ‘immoral’ acts

Majority says people can behave ethically in public roles despite their personal sins

DATE: Oct 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Durango Dharma Center offers class on Buddha’s essential teachings

The Durango Dharma Center will present a six-week class on the Buddha’s essential teachings from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 26 to Dec. 7. There will be no class Nov. 23. Based on Turnin...

DATE: Oct 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Youth group meets Mondays at First Southern Baptist Church in Durango

A youth group meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays at First Southern Baptist Church of Durango, 1715 West Second Ave. The evening features dinner and games. For more information, call Blythe a...

DATE: Oct 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Holiday quilt sale this weekend at Christ the King

Hand-crafted quilts, table runners, wall-hangings, and other quilted items will be available for sale to the public from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to noon Sunday. Proceeds will be used...

DATE: Oct 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Decades of divorce erode religious participation

When parents split, kids are less likely to be believers

DATE: Oct 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Retreat on equanimity Oct. 22 at Dharma Center

Durango Dharma Center leader Bill Ball will present a daylong retreat on cultivating equanimity in the face of difficulty from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Dharma Center, 1800 East Third ...

DATE: Oct 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Seventh Day Adventists to present ‘Startling Prophecies for America’

The Seventh Day Adventist Church will present “Startling Prophecies for America” by the Rev. Steve Wohlberg. The seminars, which will explore how present day events in America poi...

DATE: Oct 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Christ the King Lutheran Church to hold quilt sale

Just in time for the holidays, hand-crafted quilts, table runners, wall-hangings and other quilted items will be for sale at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 495 Florida Road (across from Ch...

DATE: Oct 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Believing in miracles may be hazardous to your health

Placing too much control in the divine could limit person’s individual efforts

DATE: Oct 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

St. Mark’s to honor St. Francis, bless animals

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church invites the community to a special outdoor worship led by Rev. Debbie Shaw at 10 a.m. Sunday at Rotary Park, 1565 East Second Ave. The life of St. Fra...

DATE: Sep 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion