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Vaccine skepticism runs deep among white evangelicals

The president of the Southern Baptist Convention, America’s largest evangelical denomination, posted a photo on Facebook last week of him getting the COVID-19 vaccine. It drew more than 1,10...

DATE: Apr 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Religion

Spiritual Experiences Group of Durango to host discussions

Spiritual Experiences Group of Durango will host these virtual discussions in April: 7 p.m. Wednesday: “Soul Travel.” 10:30 a.m. April 11: “Creative Power of Soul.” 3 p...

DATE: Apr 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Religion

Pinon Hills church in Farmington to host in-person Easter service

Pinon Hills Community Church invites families to attend in-person Easter services celebrating the risen savior at 8:30, 10 or 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Matt Mizell will offer an E...

DATE: Mar 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Religion

First Southern Baptist Church to host apologetics course

First Southern Baptist Church will host a 10-week study, “Christian Apologetics: Tell Your Story,” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays starting March 31 in the Fellowship Hall, 1715 West Second Ave. ...

DATE: Mar 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Religion

Summit Church to host Holy Week services

Summit Church, 2917 Aspen Drive, will host Holy Week services from Saturday to April 4. Palm Sunday: 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday. Palm branches will be available in a ...

DATE: Mar 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Religion

Faith leaders get COVID-19 shot to curb vaccine reluctance

WASHINGTON – More than two dozen clergy members from the capital region rolled up their sleeves inside the Washington National Cathedral and got vaccinated against the coronavirus earlier th...

DATE: Mar 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Religion

Jesuits in U.S. pledge $100M for racial reconciliation

The U.S.-based branch of the Jesuits has unveiled ambitious plans for a “truth and reconciliation” initiative in partnership with descendants of people once enslaved by the Roman Catholic or...

DATE: Mar 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Religion

LGBTQ Catholics stung by Vatican rebuff of same-sex unions

The Vatican’s declaration that same-sex unions are a sin the Roman Catholic Church cannot bless was no surprise for LGBTQ Catholics in the United States – yet it stung deeply nonetheless. ...

DATE: Mar 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Religion

United Methodist conservatives plan for a breakaway

Church could split over differences about LGBTQ issues

DATE: Mar 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Religion

Black Americans attend church and pray more often

Survey explores patterns of religious life

DATE: Feb 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Religion

Religious leaders assess Biden, with hope and dismay

Donald Trump’s departure from the White House and the start of Joe Biden’s presidency have stirred new hopes among many religious leaders in the United States, while causing dismay among oth...

DATE: Feb 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Religion

Christianity on display at Capitol riot sparks new debate

WASHINGTON – The Christian imagery and rhetoric on view during the Capitol insurrection Jan. 6 are sparking renewed debate about the societal effects of melding Christian faith with an exclu...

DATE: Feb 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Religion