Religion - The Durango Herald

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

Religion Briefs

Churches plan weekend of service projects Four area churches will join forces this weekend for Live Out Loud, an opportunity to worship with hearts and hands. Volunteers from Christ the King...

DATE: Jun 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Tearful Catholic parishioners end 11-year vigil

Church was occupied around the clock in effort to remain open

DATE: Jun 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Religion Briefs

Churches to offer Bible school beginning Monday The Marvel United Methodist Church and the Mountain View Community Church will sponsor “Deep Sea Discovery Vacation Bible School” from 9 a.m. ...

DATE: Jun 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Religion Briefs

Christ the King celebrates the birth of the church Christ the King Lutheran Church will celebrate the season of Pentecost and the “birth of the Church.” The “birthday” party will ...

DATE: May 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

The good news: Attend church services, live longer

Frequent attendance tied to health benefits

DATE: May 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Methodists trying to prevent split over gay rights

New commission to spend 2 years reviewing policy

DATE: May 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Religion Briefs

Durango church to discuss Guatemala mission trip The Rev. Tim Orlowski and five other members of Christ the King Lutheran Church will be taking a mission trip to Iglesia Israel Lutheran cong...

DATE: May 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Religion Briefs

St. Columba welcomes returning Catholics St. Columba Parish invites Catholics who may be considering a return to the church to further explore their faith through the Landings program. ...

DATE: May 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion