Religion and belief

Religion

TV series move religion beyond stereotypes

Storylines take faith seriously, realistically

December 25, 2015

Religion

Religion Brief

St. Columba Parish invites Catholics to return to the church. The parish offers a program called “Landings” as a way…

December 25, 2015

Local News

La Plata County churches to offer Christmas Eve services

Services marked with an asterisk indicate that child care will be provided. Durango All Saints Anglican Church, Fort Lewis College…

December 23, 2015

Religion

Religion Briefs

St. Columba Parish invites Catholics to return to the church. The parish offers a program called “Landings” as a way…

December 18, 2015

Religion

La Plata County churches to hold Christmas services

Christmas Day Mass is held at St. Columba Catholic Church.Durango Herald file photo Services marked with an asterisk indicate that…

December 18, 2015

Religion

Jehovah’s Witnesses sale could generate $1 billion

Religious group selling property in New York City

December 18, 2015

Local News

Scheduling a service for Christmas Eve?

Lori Elworthy plays with her grandson, Shane Elworthy, who was 2½ at the time, while people sing Christmas carols at…

December 14, 2015

Regional News

Festival of lights

Menorahs of all shapes and sizes are lit by those attending a Hanukkah service at the Temple Beit Torah on…

December 12, 2015

Religion

Vatican to see millions of pilgrims during Holy Year of Mercy

Francis stood in prayer on the threshold of the basilica’s Holy Door then walked through it, the first of an…

December 11, 2015

Religion

Muslim women debate safety of hijab

Faithful weigh duty vs. risks of wearing head-coverings

December 11, 2015

Nation & World

Woman shooter is a mystery

Tashfeen Malik, along with her husband, slaughtered 14 in Calif.

December 5, 2015

Religion

In the South, churches’ influence wanes

Bible-thumping loses its punch as society’s priorities shift

December 4, 2015

Religion

Religion Briefs

St. Columba Parish invites Catholics to return to the church. The parish offers a program called “Landings.” In several sessions,…

December 4, 2015

Nation & World

Pope honors Ugandan Christian martyrs as example of faith

Nurses from a nearby hospital try to get a view as they await the arrival of Pope Francis as he…

November 28, 2015

Religion

Pope declares Africa ‘continent of hope’

addressing youth in Kenya, Francis honors faithful in Uganda

November 27, 2015

Religion

Religion Briefs

Beginning Sunday, the Rev. Edward W. Fowler, vicar of All Saints Anglican Church, will preach an Advent season series of…

November 27, 2015

Religion

Controversy surrounds Dalai Lama’s rebirth

China is seeking to control decision-making power over the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama, who is now 80 years old.…

November 20, 2015

Religion

Religion Briefs

The First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive, will offer a new sermon series called “The Reel Christmas” on Nov.…

November 20, 2015

Religion

New Mormon LGBTQ policy ignites backlash

stands behind rules, saying they protect children

November 13, 2015

Religion

Religion Briefs

Har Shalom Children’s Religious School is running for the new year. The school will offer books and crafts for children…

November 13, 2015

Religion

Mormon policy change is hostile to same-sex couples

The changes in the church handbook were sent out Thursday to local church leaders around the world. The Church of…

November 6, 2015

Religion

Religion Briefs

St. Columba Parish invites Catholics to return to the church. St. Columba offers “Landings,” a way to further explore faith…

November 6, 2015

Religion

Since 1878, convent in perpetual prayer

Nuns, community offer their support to the suffering

November 6, 2015

Religion

Reform Jews pass transgender resolution

Rabbi Elliot Kukla is the first out transgender rabbi ordained in the Reform Jewish movement.Miki Vargas via Associated Press Members…

November 6, 2015