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The Rev. Larry Gallegos died Friday

had served in Durango for nearly 30 years

June 11, 2017

Local News

Longtime Durango Dharma Center leaders scale back roles

Katherine Barr and Bill Ball have served on the Dharma Council for 17 years

June 5, 2017

Religion

Vacation bible school scheduled in Marvel

Associated Press file Kids ages 3-18 are welcome to attend and are expected to bring their own lunch. The theme…

June 4, 2017

Religion

Christ the King to host day camp

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…

June 4, 2017

Religion

New neuroscience research helps explain our growing attraction to spiritual retreats

The All Creeds Chapel at the Sanctuary Cove in Marana, Ariz., sits below Safford Peak. The peak has been a…

May 26, 2017

Religion

First Presbyterian to offer science camp

Durango Herald file Kids will engage in science-related activities, such as launching rockets and playing with slime, as they walk…

May 26, 2017

Religion

Quietly, faith leaders build the ‘Religious Left’

A little-known network of clergy has been organizing it

May 19, 2017

Religion

First United Methodists to offer ‘The Gospel According to Dogs’

du1-i-syn Sermons will celebrate and explore through scripture the companionship between dogs and their owners and how dogs demonstrate important…

May 19, 2017

Religion

Dharma center to offer beginning meditation class

du1-i-syn The class will include an experiential introduction to meditation and the Buddhaâ€™s teachings. Participants will have an opportunity to…

May 19, 2017

Religion

First Baptist to hold ‘Celebration Sunday’

du1-i-syn For more information, call 247-0624.

May 19, 2017

Religion

Miracles, virtues: How Catholic saints are made

Francis to canonize two children

May 12, 2017

Religion

Tara Mandala Retreat Center to host open house

du1-i-syn A guided tour of the retreat center and Tara temple, with a brief introduction to meditation and time for…

May 12, 2017

Religion

Populists of a different kind: Pope Francis to meet with President Trump

Pope Francis and President Barack Obama smile as they meet at the Vatican. When Pope Francis meets with President Donald…

May 7, 2017

Religion

Neglected U.S. civil rights church is returning to its glory in Memphis

With its tall tower and multicolored stained glass windows, the Clayborn Temple in downtown Memphis was the home base for…

April 21, 2017

Religion

St. Columba to present palliative care program

Durango Herald file Dr. Anne Rossignol will discuss a team approach to medical care for seriously ill patients and their…

April 20, 2017

Religion

Supreme Court bans Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia

The court ordered the closure of the group’s Russian headquarters and its 395 local chapters, as well as the seizure…

April 20, 2017

Religion

Easter weekend services at churches in Durango, Bayfield and Durango

Church member Bruce Nye begins Christ The King Lutheran Church’s Easter Sunrise Service with a brief reading in 2012. Area…

April 14, 2017

Religion

Why is Easter called Easter and other holiday facts

When German immigrants settled in Pennsylvania in the 18th and 19th centuries, they brought the tradition of an “Easter hare”…

April 13, 2017

Religion

Holy Week services at Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio churches

Associated Press file Services with an asterisk mean child care is provided. CALVARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 89 East Mill St. in…

April 8, 2017

Religion

More births expected for Muslims than Christians worldwide

baby boom is expected soon

April 7, 2017

Food

Har Shalom’s Seder symbolizes Jewish faith, concepts

Durango synagogue plans to donate Seder leftovers to Manna

April 5, 2017

Religion

Growing prejudice in U.S. unites Jews, Muslims

Alliance builds between two faiths to fight bigotry

March 24, 2017

Religion

Church cops? Congregation eyes its own unusual police force

Alabama Legislature will decide if church can create department

March 17, 2017

Religion

Pope warns of ‘very grave sin’ when jobs are cut unjustly

Pope Francis gestures as he arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter square at the Vatican.Andrew Medichini/Associated Press…

March 17, 2017

Religion

Holy week at First United Methodist to begin April 8

Associated Press file Holy week worship services will include: April 8, Saturday: evening worship at 5:30 p.m.April 9, Palm Sunday:…

March 17, 2017

Religion

Neuroscientist leaves lab to pursue priesthood

hopes to help Catholics understand scientists

March 10, 2017

Religion

Ecumenical Lent services to be held before Holy Week

Associated Press file These ecumenical services will be offered at 6 p.m. Wednesdays and will include community worship and soup…

March 10, 2017

Religion

Episcopal bishop to attend first of new Lenten series at St. Mark’s

Associated Press file The Rev. Debbie Shew will lead participants through Bible study and share practices that deepen the ability…

March 4, 2017

Religion

Religion key to humans’ social evolution, scientist says

Muslims perform the Eid Al Fitr prayers at the Sheikh Zayed Ground Mosque in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Researchers…

March 3, 2017

Religion

Former Philadelphia Eagles chaplain to preach Sunday at Florida Mesa Presbyterian

Associated Press file After worship, a light potluck will be served and Wood will give an inspirational presentation in the…

March 3, 2017