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Catholic Church says no gluten-free communion
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Catholic Church says no gluten-free communion

July 13, 2017

Associated Press file The letter drew attention from media outlets around the globe, but it actually reaffirmed earlier guidelines saying that bread and wafers must have at least some gluten…

Children invited to attend Cactusville church camp
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Children invited to attend Cactusville church camp

July 13, 2017

Children will learn that they are called by God to be unconditionally loved and accepted. To register, visit www.durangoco.adventistchurch.org. For more information, call 259-1189.

Christ the King to offer church camp for kids
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Christ the King to offer church camp for kids

June 30, 2017

du1-i-syn Preschoolers will meet from 9 a.m. to noon, and all other children will meet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $20 for preschool-age children and $30…

Vacation bible school scheduled in Marvel
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Vacation bible school scheduled in Marvel

June 4, 2017

Associated Press file Kids ages 3-18 are welcome to attend and are expected to bring their own lunch. The theme will be “Hero Central, Discover Your Strength in God.” Registration…

Christ the King to host day camp
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Christ the King to host day camp

June 4, 2017

du1-i-syn The camp, for preschool-age children to sixth-graders, will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to noon for preschoolers. Early drop-off, late pickup and…

First Presbyterian to offer science camp
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First Presbyterian to offer science camp

May 26, 2017

Durango Herald file Kids will engage in science-related activities, such as launching rockets and playing with slime, as they walk through the five elements of faith: believe, ask, serve, impact…

Dharma center to offer beginning meditation class
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Dharma center to offer beginning meditation class

May 19, 2017

du1-i-syn The class will include an experiential introduction to meditation and the Buddha’s teachings. Participants will have an opportunity to develop mindfulness, a practice of moment-to-moment observation that cultivates a…

Tara Mandala Retreat Center to host open house
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Tara Mandala Retreat Center to host open house

May 12, 2017

du1-i-syn A guided tour of the retreat center and Tara temple, with a brief introduction to meditation and time for questions, and a vegetarian buffet lunch will be featured. For…

Supreme Court bans Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia
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Supreme Court bans Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia

April 20, 2017

The court ordered the closure of the group’s Russian headquarters and its 395 local chapters, as well as the seizure of its property. The Interfax news agency on Thursday quoted…

Why is Easter called Easter and other  holiday facts
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Why is Easter called Easter and other holiday facts

April 13, 2017

When German immigrants settled in Pennsylvania in the 18th and 19th centuries, they brought the tradition of an “Easter hare” bringing eggs to good children.Durango Herald file The reason for…