Religion
- Religion
-
-
Evangelist to lead revivals at two churches
The Rev. Gary Ickes will be holding an eight-day, two-Sunday revival Jan. 6 to 13 at Independent Nazarene Church in Farmersburg.
-
Sister celebrates 80th anniversary
One Sister of Providence of St. Mary-of-the-Woods recently celebrated her 80th anniversary as a member of the Congregation. Sister Frances Joan Baker is a native of Washington.
-
No matter what our circumstances, there is no excuse not to pray
I studied Latin in high school. OK, I sat through four years of Latin class.
-
Three Sisters of Providence celebrate 75th anniversary
Three Sisters of Providence of St. Mary-of-the-Woods recently celebrated their 75th anniversary as members of the Congregation. They are Sisters Jane Bodine, Beatrice Hoberg and Catherine Livers.
-
CHURCH BRIEFS: Dec, 29, 2012
Church briefs
-
Sisters of Providence join Year of River celebration; plan Taize prayer gatherings
The Sisters of Providence of St. Mary-of-the-Woods are joining in partnership with the 2013 Year of the River celebration.
-
THE JOY LADY: At this season of distractions, let’s remember the greatest gift
It’s Christmas. That means … fudge … Santa … cookies … shopping … candy canes … overspending … chocolate-covered cherries.
-
CHURCH BRIEFS: Dec. 22, 2012
CHURCH BRIEFS:
-
Newest group makes commitment to become Providence Associates
Eleven individuals made their first commitments as Providence Associates during a Eucharistic Liturgy recently at St. Mary-of-the-Woods.
- CHURCH BRIEFS: Dec. 15, 2012
-
THE JOY LADY: I don’t have to understand why God made me this way
I spent a lot of years trying to change my personality in order to please others. I thought they couldn’t possibly want such a wacky, off-beat, scatter-brained, sometimes shallow and sometimes irreverent woman like me sharing their planet.
-
Marshall plans Christmas dinner
Marshall First United Methodist Church is planning its annual Community Christmas Dinner for Dec. 25 in the church fellowship hall.
-
Church to host Angela Lilly Trio
The Independent Nazarene Church will be hosting the Angela Lilly Trio from Hutsonville, Ill., on Dec. 23.
-
Fundraising allows ministry to move forward
Recent fundraising will allow Covenant Cooperative Ministry to own the building that houses its Christian Outreach Services at 122 S. 10th St.
-
Sisters of Providence schedule Advent services
The Sisters of Providence of St. Mary-of-the-Woods have announced a schedule of Advent services as a prelude to the Christmas season.
-
THE JOY LADY: As often as possible, quote: ‘For to us a child is born …’
Many times I have been accused of finding humor in situations where there should be no humor.
- CHURCH BRIEFS: Dec. 8, 2012
-
Church to present Live Nativity Play
Union Christian Church’s annual Live Nativity Play will run at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
-
St. Joseph Parish cookbook sales aid food bank
Copies of “Feeding the Flock” are moving faster than white chicken chili as a historic parish raises money for a local food bank.
- Sisters of Providence announce schedule for Advent services
-
THE JOY LADY: What are our reactions to the teachings of Jesus?
The Sermon on the Mount. Three chapters in Matthew. Lessons in living straight from the mouth of Jesus.
- CHURCH BRIEFS: Dec. 1, 2012
-
THE JOY LADY: Like the wise men, our journey should take us to Jesus
Although we may still be eating leftover turkey and dressing, we all understand that the Christmas season is officially here.
- CHURCH BRIEFS: Nov. 24, 2012
-
Fundraiser to feature gospel sing, auction, dinner
A fundraiser for Harriet Mora will be 2 to 7 p.m. Dec. 8, at the Sullivan 4-H Building.
-
Sisters of Providence bake sale is Sunday
Join the Sisters of Providence of St. Mary-of-the-Woods for their annual bake sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday in the lobby of Providence Spirituality and Conference Center.
-
THE JOY LADY: On your mark, get set, start being thankful
Tonight’s Bible study was a little different than most.
-
Catholic Charities preparing for holidays with Christmas Store
Catholic Charities is preparing for the holiday season and invites the public to check out its new Christmas store at an open house from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 28 at the former St. Ann Parish sanctuary, 1440 Locust St.
- CHURCH BRIEFS: Nov. 17, 2012
- CHURCH BRIEFS: Nov. 10, 2012
- More Religion Headlines
-
Evangelist to lead revivals at two churches