Religion

First United Methodist Church to host back-to-school dinner

First United Methodist Church of Durango will host a “Back to School” connect barbecue potluck immediately after the 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, service at the church in the Fellowship Hall...

DATE: Aug 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

U.S. Christians hold diverse views on climate change

In their second round of debates, Democratic presidential candidates called for aggressive measures to slow climate change. As Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has said, “We are the first generati...

DATE: Aug 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

Over 2 million Muslims in Mecca for start of hajj pilgrimage

MECCA, Saudi Arabia – More than 2 million pilgrims were gathered in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia on Friday to perform initial rites of the hajj, an Islamic pilgrimage that takes th...

DATE: Aug 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

Love Out Loud – an interfaith collaborative – serves Durango community

Herald Staff Report Local interfaith group Love Out Loud spent a week serving the community in June. Members took to heart the Dalai Lama’s words: “It is not enough to ...

DATE: Aug 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

New massacres a jolt for clergy who coped with past attacks

As Americans reel from back-to-back massacres in Texas and Ohio, religious leaders who have experienced violence in their houses of worship are venting their anger at the persisting violence...

DATE: Aug 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

Immigrants taking sanctuary in churches hit with huge fines

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Devotional candles to St. Jude, the Holy Trinity and the Virgin of Guadalupe sit on a bookshelf by the door of a classroom in a United Methodist church. A sewing machi...

DATE: Aug 3, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

Clergy across U.S. mobilize to support migrants, asylum seekers

The prospect of a nationwide sweep of immigrants and asylum seekers has prompted legions of pastors, rabbis and their congregations across the United States to stand ready to help vulnerable...

DATE: Jul 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

St. Ignatius Church to host celebration Sunday

St. Ignatius Church will celebrate the Feast of St. Ignatius beginning at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the church, 15449 Highway 172, Ignacio. A Mass celebration at 10:30 a.m. will be fol...

DATE: Jul 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

Durango Dharma Center to host retreat about cultivating active hope

The Durango Dharma Center will host a daylong retreat about cultivating active hope on Saturday, Aug. 3, at the center, 1800 East Third Ave. Visiting facilitator Della Z. Duncan ...

DATE: Jul 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

Bible shortage? Publishers say tariffs could cause it

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Religious publishers say President Donald Trump’s most recent proposed tariffs on Chinese imports could result in a Bible shortage. That’s because millions of B...

DATE: Jul 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

Vatican mystery over missing girl deepens as bones are found

VATICAN CITY – The mystery of the 1983 disappearance of the 15-year-old daughter of a Vatican employee took yet another twist Saturday after excavations last week at a Vatican City cemetery....

DATE: Jul 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

Americans rarely seek guidance from clergy, poll reveals

DETROIT – Timothy Buchanan says he never consults clergy about important decisions, but it’s not for lack of faith: He regularly attends a nondenominational Christian church near his home. ...

DATE: Jul 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

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