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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

White evangelicals distinct on abortion, LGBT policy, poll shows

Poll: Most say religion should have influence on policymaking

Methodists propose split in gay marriage, clergy impasse

Conservative churches would form new denomination

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…

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…

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…

Christmas services in Durango, Bayfield and Ignacio

The Journal file CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH: 495 Florida Road. Candlelight worship, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. No child…

How long is the sermon? Study ranks Christian churches

Rev. Shanan Jones delivers a sermon at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. According a study by the Pew Research Center,…

Durango Vineyard Church to hold Christmas Eve service at Strater Hotel

The service is open to everyone and will celebrate God coming to the world in love to save humankind. The…

First Baptist Church to host Christmas Eve services

Both services are identical and will last about an hour. Nursery will be available for children ages birth to 2.…

First Presbyterian Church of Durango to host Christmas Eve service

Tara Mandala to host Winter Solstice Celebration

Tara Mandala will host its 25th anniversary Winter Solstice Celebration on Dec. 21 at the center, 4000 Forest Service Road…

Shinto festival carries on centuries-old tradition in Japan

The Chichibu Night Festival, which has roots stretching more than 1,000 years, is one of three famous Japanese festivals to…

Local churches to hold Advent services

6 p.m. Dec. 11: Ecumenical worship at First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive.6 p.m. Dec. 18: Ecumenical worship at…