Religion - The Durango Herald

America’s evangelicals anxious as influence wanes

BENTON, Kentucky – Pastor Richie Clendenen stepped away from the pulpit, microphone in hand. He walked the aisles of the Christian Fellowship Church, his voice rising to describe the perils ...

DATE: Jul 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Nun who defied Billy the Kid inspires TV show

Television series will be filmed in New Mexico

DATE: Jul 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Religion Briefs

Presbyterians offer Vacation Bible School Florida Mesa Presbyterian Church will host its Vacation Bible School, “Walk This Way,” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday and Friday. There will also be...

DATE: Jul 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Noah’s ark of biblical proportions opens in Kentucky

Minister says project proves Bible’s truth; critics say it harms science education

DATE: Jul 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Retired pope thanks Francis for focus on mercy

Benedict steals show at unprecedented ceremony in Vatican

DATE: Jul 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Religion Briefs

St. Mark’s Episcopal to welcome new rector The Rev. Debra (Debbie) Metzgar Shew has joined St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Durango and will begin leading worship services at 10:30 a.m. July 1...

DATE: Jul 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Unitarians helped start Thanksgiving, now they’re reconsidering

Most Americans see Thanksgiving as a celebration of their national roots - and few are so tied to the holiday as Many of the churches established by the Pilgrims and other early colonists ...

DATE: Jun 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

‘Jesus’ wife’ papyrus likely fake, professor says

BOSTON – A Harvard professor who caused a huge splash when she unveiled a small fragment of papyrus that she said referred to Jesus being married now says it’s likely a forgery. ...

DATE: Jun 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Religion briefs

Christ the King Lutheran to worship in Rotary Park Christ the King Lutheran Church will host a youth-oriented outdoor service at 9 a.m. Sunday in Rotary Park, at 15th Street and East Second ...

DATE: Jun 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Southern Baptists to welcome refugees

At annual meeting, a call to welcome, adopt those in need

DATE: Jun 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Southern Baptists oppose display of Confederate flag

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Southern Baptist Convention this week urged Christians to stop displaying the Confederate battle flag, recognizing that it is perceived by many as a “symbol of hatred,...

DATE: Jun 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

What is Ramadan and why do Muslims fast all day?

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Millions of Muslims around the world this week marked the start of Ramadan, a month of intense prayer, dawn-to-dusk fasting and nightly feasts. Here are some qu...

DATE: Jun 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion