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Island writer nominated as Poet Laureate

GALVESTON — Jim Boone has garnered a nomination as U.S. Poet Laureate. He does not expect to be awarded the title, but he’ll gladly take the role of a footnote.

Faith

Hunger Solutions provides food for the soul
LA MARQUE — Bishop Aaron Johnson's Temple of Deliverance is on a mission to provide a hot meal to anybody who needs one.
January 14, 2012

Congregations advised to secure air conditioners
Police have advised congregations to secure their air conditioners after a series of churches' parts or entire units were stolen.
January 14, 2012

Moody Methodist to hold organ anniversary concert
GALVESTON — Moody Methodist Church will celebrate the 15th anniversary of its Schantz organ with a concert given by Jerry Westenkuehler.
January 14, 2012

Faith events for January 14, 2012
The Singles Ministry of Moody Methodist Church will present an inspirational program of music and personal experiences for the community.
January 14, 2012

More Anglican priests joining the Catholic ranks
Pope Benedict XVI inaugurated a landing pad for any American Anglicans who might wish to become Catholic.
January 07, 2012

Author: Redirect food cravings to seeking God
In her book "Made to Crave," Christian author Lysa TerKeurst "offers lasting spiritual and emotional motivation on getting and staying healthy.?
January 07, 2012

A question of Christmases and calendars
Growing up knowing only the Gregorian or Western Calendar, it is difficult to imagine that there were once many different calendars.
January 07, 2012

Faith events for January 07, 2012
The Salvation Army Corps on the mainland will have its Men?s Fellowship Club meeting at 10 a.m. today.
January 07, 2012

Jerusalem Baptist plans Watch Night service
Many churches have held special Freedom’s Eve or Watch Night services on New Year’s Eve to commemorate the Emancipation Proclamation becoming law.
December 31, 2011

Test your knowledge of local faith stories
Can you ace this quiz on the top local faith stories of 2011?
December 31, 2011

Faith events for December 31, 2011
To God Be The Glory Outreach Ministries will have its New Year’s Eve watch night service today at 1202 First St. in La Marque.
December 31, 2011

Chrismon trees speak to a new generation
The relatively recent tradition of Chrismon tree decorations spans denominational lines and generations, with the intricately decorated trees on display at churches around the county.
December 25, 2011

Ministers reflect on the holiday, now and then
Galveston County ministers reflect on the true meaning of the holiday through their services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
December 24, 2011

A different kind of stamina
Greg Maxwell's 22 hours of heroic bell ringing for The Salvation Army was somewhat short of the Guinness World Book of Records entry.
December 24, 2011

Faith events for December 24, 2011
Faith Bible Church of the Mainland will have its candlelight service at 4 p.m. today at 1133 Delaney Road in La Marque.
December 24, 2011

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