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A National Day of Prayer event will take place at noon May 1 at the flag pole at the La Plata County Courthouse, 1060 East Second Ave. English city probes…
This ‘tomboy’ didn’t act enough like a girl
Christian school told second-grader she needed to change her behavior or leave
Religion Briefs
Local churches will hold special services for Holy Week, which begins with Palm Sunday. A second schedule with special services on Easter Vigil Saturday and Easter will appear April 19.…
A new, yet old way of raising money
Franciscans turn to Kickstarter to save 800-year-old church
Religion Briefs
Pesach 2014/5774 will be held at Congregation Har Shalom, 2537 County Road 203. A gathering with hors d’oeuvres will take place at 6 p.m. April 14. There will be a…
Should there be national borders?
Mass, communion given through fence to highlight plight of immigrants
Here’s the kind of music ‘everyone needs’
tradition is the root of gospel, blues, jazz and hip-hop?
Religion Briefs
Financial Peace University, a new class at First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive, will take place Wednesdays from April 2 to May 28. Dinner will start at 5:15 p.m.,…
New pastor opens dialogue with his flock
Christ the King, Tim Orlowski uses conversation to build relationships
Religion Briefs
Registration is open for a weeklong retreat, “Awakening the Heart: An Insight Meditation Retreat,” with teachers Erin Treat and Jaya Rudegard from April 11 to 16 at Kelly Place Bed…
Religion Briefs
First United Methodist Church of Durango, 2917 Aspen Drive, will start a new sermon series this weekend. The title of this six-week series is “Not a Fan,” and it looks…
How to heal a legacy of injustice?
Workshop attempts to mend rift from Native American past
Religion Briefs
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 2611 Junction St., will hold Family Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. Sunday. Family Sunday School is a once-monthly program for children and their parents. Children will…
Camels in Genesis: A biblical fiction
Bible’s facts were brought to you by later generations
Religion Briefs
A teaching about The Four Dharmas of Gampopa with Khenpo Lobzang will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Rocky Mountain Retreat, 848 East Third Ave. Khenpo Lobzang,…
LDS accused of fraud
Thomas Phillips has filed a criminal complaint in London accusing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints President Thomas Monson of fraud. A British magistrate signed the summons Jan.…
Religion Briefs
John Paul II Catholic Church will host a Super Bowl party Sunday at the church, 353 S. Pagosa Blvd. in Pagosa Springs. Many activities are planned, including three football pools.…
LDS keeping firm grip on Utah’s liquor laws
State’s rules seen as ‘abnormal’ by those who want to change things
How does spirituality affect well-being?
Professor’s new app explores this idea in Americans’ daily lives
Religion Briefs
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis offered another gesture to Catholics who are estranged from the church, saying this week he respects them but God is waiting for them. He made…
