Faith

Poll: Most in US back curbing in-person worship amid virus

Alamo Heights Baptist Church pastor Bobby Contreras, left, and his wife, Hannah, work to clean, sanitize and prepare the church…

May 11, 2020

Religion

National Day of Prayer will be held online, on radio Thursday

This year, the theme for the National Day of Prayer on Thursday is “God’s glory over all of the earth”…

May 4, 2020

Religion

Religious freedom watchdog pitches adding India to blacklist

An Indian Muslim man prays Monday in a mosque during the nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread of new coronavirus…

April 29, 2020

Religion

Military chaplains pivot to serve soldiers in virus outbreak

U.S. Army Major Brian Minietta records a weekly Facebook message outside the headquarters of the 3rd Special Forces Group at…

April 28, 2020

Religion

First Baptist Church of Durango welcomes Jimmy Thoma as new senior pastor

Thoma was hired as the associate pastor in September 2016 and was then promoted to the lead position when the…

April 23, 2020

Religion

A virus that hits all faiths tests religion’s tie to science

Pastor Albert “Gonzo” Gonzales stands on a flat-bed truck as his church holds Easter services in the parking log in…

April 20, 2020

Local News

Partnership aims to wipe out $270,000 in medical debt in Southwest Colorado

will spread $2 million in forgiveness around the state

April 20, 2020

Religion

5 Buddhist teachings that can help you deal with coronavirus anxiety

But Buddhist teachers are offering their teachings from a distance to remind their communities about key elements of the practice.…

April 17, 2020

Local News

Former Durango reverend shares experience from inside Italy

country’s ‘glimmer of hope’ apply to U.S.?

April 9, 2020

Religion

Pandemic, border crackdown hamper Catholics’ aid to migrants

The once heavy flow of undocumented border-crossers has dwindled as the Trump administration enforces a new virus-related ban on top…

April 9, 2020

Religion

Summit Church to hold virtual Easter services

5:30 p.m. Saturday:Easter Sunday Livestream6:30 a.m. Sunday: Outdoor Easter Sunrise Service9:30 a.m. Sunday: Easter Sunday Livestream

April 9, 2020

Local News

At Summit Church, the internet helps … a bit

digital devotion can’t fill all spiritual needs

April 6, 2020

Religion

Virus forces world religions to change plans for holidays

“One hundred years ago during the Spanish Influenza, congregations also canceled (services) and quarantined. Now, COVID-19 imposes the necessity of…

April 2, 2020

Religion

As offerings dwindle, some churches fear for their future

The Rev. Alvin J. Gwynn Sr. with Friendship Baptist Church in Baltimore sits in his church’s sanctuary. Gwynn bucked the…

March 26, 2020

Local News

Durango churches get creative to bring messages of faith to members

‘I think it’s foolishness if they are still holding services’

March 17, 2020

Religion

Mormons to hold major conference without attendees

The Salt Lake Temple at Temple Square in Salt Lake City. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has…

March 11, 2020

Religion

Summit Church offers community support in times of stress

Stephen ministers offer personal, confidential support and can direct people to other community resources, if needed. This service is completely…

March 4, 2020

Religion

Faith before basketball for Yeshiva University champions

Kids pretend to be them in pickup games. The home crowd sings in Hebrew and roars when they score. But…

March 2, 2020

Religion

Gospel of Matthew’s message rings loudly for some 2020 Dems

Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg speaks June 22, 2019, during the South Carolina Democratic Convention in Columbia, S.C. In one…

February 24, 2020

Local News

Mexican immigrant places hope in private bill after years in sanctuary

Sabido passes days doing yoga, beading and support work at Mancos United Methodist Church

February 22, 2020

Religion

More companies boost faith-based support for employees

One barometer: More than 20% of the Fortune 100 have established faith-based employee resource groups, according to an Associated Press…

February 22, 2020

Religion

Moving faith: Mexican town’s saint feast lives in Minnesota

For the thousands of migrants from the south Mexico town 2,200 miles away who have built new lives in Minnesota…

February 7, 2020

Religion

For Auschwitz survivor, telling her story is reason to live

For 50 years, she said, she couldn’t speak about it; for 25 years, she couldn’t laugh; and to this day,…

January 27, 2020

Religion

A silent worship revival at an Episcopal church for the deaf

The Rev. Luis Barrios, left, places his hand on the head of Mercedes Katrocino, center, a deaf congregant, as he…

January 24, 2020

Religion

St. Columba Parish to host Rosary Day for Life

The Rosary will be led continuously each half hour. These prayers are offered as a prayer for life for the…

January 19, 2020

Religion

White evangelicals distinct on abortion, LGBT policy, poll shows

Poll: Most say religion should have influence on policymaking

January 16, 2020

Religion

Methodists propose split in gay marriage, clergy impasse

Conservative churches would form new denomination

January 7, 2020

Religion

Year-end violence highlights danger of worshipping

It is a group that crosses denominations and geography and has companions around the world. The frequency of attacks has…

January 3, 2020

Religion

Jewish leaders urge action after another ‘senseless’ attack

Neighbors gather Dec. 29 near a rabbi’s residence in Monsey, N.Y., to show their support after a stabbing during a…

December 31, 2019

Religion

How St. Francis created the Nativity scene with a miraculous event in 1223

The Nativity set up in St. Peter’s Square in 2012 at the Vatican. The Nativity scene now recreated in town…

December 27, 2019