Religion

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…

December 23, 2016

Religion

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…

December 23, 2016

Religion

Chapel of Love lost to fire that ravaged Tennessee

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

December 16, 2016

Religion

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…

December 16, 2016

Religion

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…

December 16, 2016

Religion

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…

December 16, 2016

Religion

Muslim restaurant offers free Christmas meal

Gesture takes on added meaning in turbulent year

December 9, 2016

Religion

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…

December 9, 2016

Religion

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,…

December 9, 2016

Religion

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…

December 9, 2016

Nation & World

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…

December 2, 2016

Religion

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,…

December 2, 2016

Religion

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…

December 2, 2016

Religion

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…

December 2, 2016

Religion

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…

November 25, 2016

Religion

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…

November 25, 2016

Religion

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,…

November 25, 2016

Religion

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 –…

November 25, 2016

Nation & World

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…

November 18, 2016

Religion

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…

November 18, 2016

Religion

Thanksgiving Day service to be held at Christian Science church

Associated Press file The presidentâ€™s Thanksgiving proclamation will be read as well as a short sermon from the Bible and…

November 18, 2016

Religion

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.…

November 18, 2016

Local News

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,…

November 16, 2016

Religion

Calligrapher sought to impress with giant Quran

Created in 15th century for a feared nomadic conqueror

November 11, 2016

Religion

One service at Christ the King Lutheran on Sunday

Associated Press file Afterward, there will be a congregational meeting and pot luck. All members are urged to attend. For…

November 11, 2016

Religion

Durango’s Christ the King accepting grant applications

Associated Press file The mission is to “love and serve God by proclaiming Christ’s gospel, strengthening worship, deepening discipleship and…

November 11, 2016

Regional News

Bloomfield may appeal Ten Commandments ruling

An attorney for Bloomfield says the northwestern New Mexico city will consider whether to appeal a court ruling that the…

November 10, 2016

Local News

Durango Unitarians hold healing service Wednesday

The flaming chalice at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango is featured on the cover of UU World, which has…

November 9, 2016

Religion

Passionate Puritans? Leading scholar says yes

Religious settlers saw love, sex as keys to strong relationships

November 4, 2016

Religion

Christ the King to celebrate All Saints Sunday

Associated Press file Attendees of Sunday services are invited to bring a picture – framed or unframed – to church…

November 4, 2016