Faith

Ramadan in Mideast is for fasting and Facebook, data show

Ramadan in Mideast is for fasting and Facebook, data show

Residents spend 58 million more hours on social media platform during holy month

China deploys Confucius in bid to boost religion controls

China deploys Confucius in bid to boost religion controls

The ruling Communist Party’s United Work Front Department said in a news release issued Monday that the activity was designed…

U.S. ambassador raises concerns during rare Tibet visit

U.S. ambassador raises concerns during rare Tibet visit

Terry Branstad also “expressed concerns regarding the Chinese government’s interference in Tibetan Buddhists’ freedom to organize and practice their religion,”…

What drives the appeal of films about the life of Christ?

What drives the appeal of films about the life of Christ?

At the beginning of Lent, 15 years ago, devout evangelical Christians did not go to church to have ashes marked…

Durango Dharma Center offers introduction to mindfulness series

Durango Dharma Center offers introduction to mindfulness series

The Durango Dharma Center, 1800 East Third Ave., will offer an introduction to the basics of mindfulness meditation beginning June…

Texas church opens new sanctuary 18 months after massacre

Texas church opens new sanctuary 18 months after massacre

Churchgoers arrive for a dedication ceremony for a new sanctuary and memorial room at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland…

Are yoga and mindfulness in schools religious?

Are yoga and mindfulness in schools religious?

Students work on yoga postures during Mindful Studies class in 2014 at Wilson High School in Portland, Ore. The yearlong…

Pope gives joyride to migrant kids newly arrived in Italy

Pope gives joyride to migrant kids newly arrived in Italy

Francis picked up the kids, who hail from Syria, Nigeria and Congo, at the start of his weekly general audience…

Catholic missionaries woo ‘nones’ on college campuses

Catholic missionaries woo ‘nones’ on college campuses

Millennials evangelizing on college campuses

Tara Mandala to hold open house May 11

Tara Mandala to hold open house May 11

Tara Mandala will host its first open house of the year from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 11.Durango…

Church membership in U.S. plummets over past 20 years

Church membership in U.S. plummets over past 20 years

Among Americans 65 and older, church membership in 2016-18 averaged 64%, compared with 41% among those aged 18-29, according to…

‘Everyone was her sister’: Woman killed at California synagogue honored

‘Everyone was her sister’: Woman killed at California synagogue honored

Kaye’s daughter, Hannah, said at her memorial service that she knows her mother would have forgiven the man who took…

National Day of Prayer asks us to love our neighbors

National Day of Prayer asks us to love our neighbors

A National Day of Prayer event will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at Rotary Park, 1565 East…

Methodist Thrift Shop in Durango turns 50

Methodist Thrift Shop in Durango turns 50

Proceeds support nonprofits and local students

First Presbyterian Church offers cleaning, repair of equipment used by disabled people

First Presbyterian Church offers cleaning, repair of equipment used by disabled people

Volunteers at this community service initiative will clean and repair equipment used by disabled people at the Car Wash Machine,…

At Washington National Cathedral, another church is rising – out of 500,000 Legos

At Washington National Cathedral, another church is rising – out of 500,000 Legos

Washington National Cathedral is raising money for repairs from a 2011 earthquake by having visitors build a Lego model of…

Easter services at churches in Bayfield, Durango and Ignacio

Easter services at churches in Bayfield, Durango and Ignacio

Easter Sunday services will be held at churches in Bayfield, Durango and Ignacio.Associated Press file Animas Valley Church, River Bend…

Iconic Salt Lake Temple closing for major 4-year renovation

Iconic Salt Lake Temple closing for major 4-year renovation

The Salt Lake Temple is shown Friday, April 19, 2019, in Salt Lake City. The iconic temple central to The…

Tourist mecca Notre Dame also revered as place of worship

Tourist mecca Notre Dame also revered as place of worship

“In an instant, my heart was touched and I believed,” Claudel, who remained a committed Catholic until his death nearly…

Holy Week services in and around Durango

Holy Week services in and around Durango

Associated Press file 8 a.m. (contemporary) and 10:30 a.m. (traditional) Sunday, Palm Sunday worship.6 p.m. Thursday, Maundy Thursday with Chancel…

First Southern Baptist Church Good Friday service

First Southern Baptist Church Good Friday service

All are welcome to attend.

First United Methodist Church Holy Week schedule

First United Methodist Church Holy Week schedule

7:30 p.m. Thursday, Maundy Thursday Service: Living Last Supper Drama.Noon Friday, Good Friday worship. All are welcome.7 p.m. Friday, Easter…

First Presbyterian Church Holy Week schedule

First Presbyterian Church Holy Week schedule

10 a.m., Sunday, Palm Sunday worship.9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday: Easter Egg Candy.6 p.m. Friday: Good Friday Tenebrea.

First Baptist Durango Easter Service

First Baptist Durango Easter Service

9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Palm Sunday service. 6 p.m., Friday, Good Friday service.Gatherings will be held at our…

Christ the King Lutheran Church Holy Week schedule

Christ the King Lutheran Church Holy Week schedule

8 a.m. (contemporary) and 10:30 a.m. (traditional) Sunday, Palm Sunday worship.6 p.m. Thursday, Maundy Thursday with Chancel Choir.6 p.m. Friday,…

Durango Dharma Center to offer new meditation group

Durango Dharma Center to offer new meditation group

Sangha is the ancient Pali word for community â€“ community connected by a shared intention to explore Buddhist-based practices of…

Methodist church offers community support through Stephen Ministers

Methodist church offers community support through Stephen Ministers

People in Stephen Ministers offer support and can help direct people to other community services, if needed. There is no…

Mormons ease opposition to same-sex couples, their kids

Mormons ease opposition to same-sex couples, their kids

Associated Press file<br><br>Sandy Newcomb in 2015 holds a rainbow flag as people gather for a mass resignation from The Church…

Doctor to discuss how food affects health

Doctor to discuss how food affects health

The presentation is open to the public.

Once sanctuaries, houses of worship struggle with security

Once sanctuaries, houses of worship struggle with security

Men leave the Islamic Cultural Center of New York on March 15 under increased police security after the shooting in…