Faith

With death of a Shaker, storied sect on verge of extinction

Storied sect has two remaining members

First United Methodist Church to begin sermon series Jan. 7, 8

Associated Press file Over five weeks, the series will consider the claims of early Christians, listen to the questions raised by earnest skeptics and seek to understand who the Jesus…

St. Columba to host Rosary Day on Jan. 23

SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file The rosary will be led continuously each half hour. These prayers are offered as a prayer for life for the unborn and the dignity of all…

Prosperity preachers picked for inauguration

faith leaders to participate in Jan. 20 ceremony

Seventh Day Adventist Church offers program to combat anxiety, depression

Associated Press file The church is offering the Nedley Depression and Anxiety Recovery Program, which offers non-drug solutions designed to combat depression through improving energy levels, sleep quality, mood, relationships…

Archbishop uses ‘Social Gospel’ to fight poverty

early-childhood education to immigration, Archbishop Wester speaks out

Lighting the way

Roman Catholic church denounces New Mexico ‘food tax’ proposal

Speaking to a group of anti-poverty activists in Albuquerque, Santa Fe Archbishop John C. Wester announced this week he will oppose any effort to restore a food tax in New…

Christmas, Hanukkah services in Durango and Bayfield

du1-i-syn Services marked with an asterisk indicate child care will be provided. ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH: Fort Lewis College Chapel on Rim Drive. Candlelight service with the traditional Festival of…

Chapel of Love lost to fire that ravaged Tennessee

Wildfire also took life of reverend who launched Gatlinburg’s wedding industry

River Church offer candlelight services Christmas Eve

Associated Press file The service will celebrate the season of Advent. Participants will sing traditional Christmas carols and be encouraged through a relevant message. For more information, visit www.trcdurango.com.

Christ the King will not hold services Christmas Day

Associated Press file The church will offer an online lessons and carols service for people to enjoy from the comfort of their homes. To view the service, visit ctkdurango.org and…

Herald invites churches to submit Christmas services

Journal file Churches are invited to submit service times to Ann Butler by calling 375-4584 or emailing [email protected] by noon Tuesday.

Muslim restaurant offers free Christmas meal

Gesture takes on added meaning in turbulent year

First Baptist Church announces Christmas Eve services

du1-i-syn The services are identical, and all are welcome. Participants should arrive early to find an open seat. A family meal of soup and chili will be served at 4…

Compete in gingerbread house contest at Christ the King

du1-i-syn The most creative gingerbread house design will win the contest, and all creations will be donated to a charity, determined by the confirmation class. All are welcome to compete.…

Durango Friends offer talk about Quaker education

du1-i-syn This series is open to people interested in deepening their understanding of Quakerism. The title of Sunday’s talk is “What Do Quakers Believe?” Remaining discussions in the series are…

Mosques across U.S. receive hate-filled letter

A letter calling Muslims “children of Satan” was sent to several mosques across the country.Courtesy of Council on American-Islamic Relations via Washington Post The identical letters postmarked from the Los…

Mercy Chapel to offer Blue Christmas service

Courtesy photodu1-i-syn The service is designed for people suffering loss, death of a loved one, estrangement of a loved one, unemployment, depression, loneliness, illness or any other hardship during the…

First United Methodist Church to present Christmas cantata

Associated Press file A collaborative work by Mary McDonald and Rose Aspinall, the cantata glorifies Jesus with familiar melodies and new songs of praise. A soup supper will be held…

Living wage coalition welcomes interfaith partners

In 2014, Paul Maliszewski of Thrive! Living Wage Coalition advocated for livable wages at the main entrance to Walmart on Black Friday.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file Thrive! has engaged Christ the…

Dalai Lama: ‘No worries’ about Trump’s election

The 1989 Nobel Peace Prize winner’s remarks were his most extensive yet regarding the election of the real estate tycoon and reality television star who has called for putting America’s…

Church to show documentary about Desmond Doss

Andrew Garfield plays Desmond Doss in “Hacksaw Ridge.”Mark Rogers/Summit Entertainment The event is free, and all are welcome. Complimentary copies of the book Hacksaw Ridge will be available to all…

Methodist church announces Advent sermon series

Associated Press file This series will explore the meaning of titles given to Jesus – Messiah, the Lord, the Savior, Emmanuel, the Word Made Flesh and the Light of the…

Lutheran church to begin sermon series

Associated Press file This series will allow people to think about the birth of Christ through four different perspectives – love, light, peace and joy – to make the experience…

U.S. Jews grapple with election-year eruption of anti-Semitism

Jonathan Greenblatt, left, incoming national director for the Anti-Defamation League, talks with Abe Foxman, outgoing director of the ADL, in New York. American Jews gathered Thursday to wrestle with how…

Durango Friends supports Standing Rock Sioux Tribe

Cynthia West drove her 1978 Volkswagen van from Washington, D.C., to the Sacred Stone Camp of the Standing Rock Sioux in North Dakota.Courtesy of Cynthia West via Associated Press The…

Thanksgiving Day service to be held at Christian Science church

Associated Press file The president’s Thanksgiving proclamation will be read as well as a short sermon from the Bible and the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health with Key to…

Methodist Church to hold holiday bazaar Saturday

The First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive, will hold its 43rd Holiday Bazaar from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.Durango Herald file Vendors will be selling hand-made crafts, plants,…

Cortez church prepares for annual Thanksgiving dinner

Volunteers serve up a Thanksgiving Day dinner at St. Barnabas Church in 2013. From right are Jazmon Clark, Christie Berner, Janice Hansen, Laura White, Michael Maloy and Mike Dohn.Sam Green/The…