Religion

Pope on Reformation: Forgive ‘errors’ of past, forge unity

Pope Francis hugs Rev. Martin Junge, General Secretary of the Lutheran World Federation, as Lutheran Archbishop Ante Jackelen, Primate of…

October 31, 2016

Religion

Experts uncover hidden layers of Jesus’ tomb site

Workers remove the top marble layer of the tomb said to be of Jesus Christ in the Church of Holy…

October 28, 2016

Religion

Marvel church votes to join Wesleyan Covenant Association

Associated Press file The church stands with other global United Methodist churches that uphold a high view of scripture, Wesleyan…

October 28, 2016

Religion

Methodist church offers series about money management

Associated Press file This threat, long associated with television hold-ups, captures a truth about the dangers of overspending, spending foolishly…

October 28, 2016

Religion

Durango Dharma Center to present retreat Nov. 11-13

Durango Herald file The retreat will explore a fundamental shift in perspective on the dharma, culture and freedom. Participants will…

October 28, 2016

Religion

Christ the King to celebrate the Reformation Sunday

Associated Press file Attendees are invited to bring a friend to enjoy worship, fellowship and song. Sunday school for all…

October 28, 2016

Religion

Baha’is to celebrate birthdays of founders Wednesday

They will celebrate the twin birthdays of the two founders of the Baha’i Faith at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the…

October 28, 2016

Neighbors

Neighbors: Unitarians celebrate full-time pastor

The fellowship has had phenomenal growth in recent years. It has gone from holding meetings in members’ homes to renting…

October 25, 2016

Religion

Evangelicals much more accepting of politicians’ ‘immoral’ acts

Majority says people can behave ethically in public roles despite their personal sins

October 21, 2016

Religion

Durango Dharma Center offers class on Buddha’s essential teachings

Durango Herald file Based on Turning the Wheel of Truth by Ajahn Succito, the class will explore the Buddha’s first…

October 21, 2016

Religion

Youth group meets Mondays at First Southern Baptist Church in Durango

Associated Press file The evening features dinner and games. For more information, call Blythe at 424-2198 or email [email protected].

October 21, 2016

Religion

Holiday quilt sale this weekend at Christ the King

Christ the King Lutheran Church is located at 495 Florida Road, across from Chapman Hill. Call the church office at…

October 14, 2016

Religion

Decades of divorce erode religious participation

parents split, kids are less likely to be believers

October 14, 2016

Religion

Retreat on equanimity Oct. 22 at Dharma Center

The retreat will include formal sitting, walking and guided meditation as well as dharma talks. Through intentional cultivation of equanimity,…

October 14, 2016

Religion

Seventh Day Adventists to present ‘Startling Prophecies for America’

Associated Press file The seminars, which will explore how present day events in America point to biblical prophecies, will begin…

October 7, 2016

Religion

Christ the King Lutheran Church to hold quilt sale

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file The public is invited to come peruse and buy. Proceeds will be used to purchase quilting…

October 7, 2016

Religion

Believing in miracles may be hazardous to your health

Placing too much control in the divine could limit person’s individual efforts

October 7, 2016

Religion

St. Mark’s to honor St. Francis, bless animals

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church invites the community to a special outdoor worship led by Rev. Debbie Shaw at 10 a.m.…

September 30, 2016

Religion

In U.S., religion is a powerful economic engine

Faith-based enterprises are highly lucrative

September 30, 2016

Religion

Pine Valley Foursquare Church to celebrate 20 years

A worship service will be followed by a day of celebration, with video and slide show presentations, special music and…

September 30, 2016

Religion

Free concert at Christ the King

The performance will feature works by Bach, Mozart, Vaughan Williams and more. All are welcome to attend. For more information,…

September 30, 2016

Religion

3-D scan deciphers text in charred biblical scroll

Researchers find 2,000-year-old Book of Leviticus

September 23, 2016

Religion

Talking faith over beer to recruit a younger crowd

Relaxed setting helps attract millennials

September 16, 2016

Religion

Carter urges faith leaders to combat ‘resurgence of racism’

At a Baptist conference in Atlanta, former President Jimmy Carter called on faith leaders to lead change in their communities,…

September 15, 2016

Religion

There is no hijab emoji, so a 15-year-old student is trying to change that

A potential design for the proposed hijab emoji.Aphelandra Messer via Washington Post And that is something the 15-year-old high school…

September 15, 2016

Local News

All-day retreat planned at Dharma Center

Durango Herald file Based on the theme “finding heart,” Fu will explain famous pilgrimage stories and participants will practice silent…

September 12, 2016

Religion

Retired pope offers final reflections on papacy, Francis

Pope Francis, right, greets Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. In a new book, The Last Conversations, by Benedict and German journalist…

September 9, 2016

Religion

Durango Dharma Center offers mindfulness meditation course

Durango Herald file photo The course will include teachings, discussions, guided meditation and homework. New and experienced meditators are welcome.…

September 9, 2016

Religion

Presentations at St. Columba to address ‘Year of Mercy’

Durango Herald file photo Ames will discuss the “Year of Mercy” as a vessel for amazing grace, helping to understand…

September 9, 2016

Religion

First United Methodist to explore power of words

Associated Press file photo The sermons will discuss the power of words in family life, at work, in the digital…

September 9, 2016