Advertisement
August 15, 2008
Being used by God
The Rev. Michael Sullivan is rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church.
Mixing politics and religion: Pastor’s political pull inspires, divides
‘America has a choice. ... Both of these men care about America. My job is to let them share their views.’
- Rick Warren,
Pastor, Saddleback Church
August 08, 2008
For spiritual renewal, it can help to be by the sea
The Rev. Ken Rogers is pastor emeritus of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church.
Religion forum: Keeping on
From keeping on to comparative religion
August 01, 2008
Religion forum: What’s in a name? Confusion, sometimes
This writer examines the meanings of ‘mainline’ versus ‘evangelical.’
Billy Graham movie to premiere at TRBC
A film about Billy Graham’s coming of age comes to the silver screen first at Thomas Road Baptist Church.
Coming home: Macedonia Church family gathers
This tiny church, made of rare woods and situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains, has a loyal group of people whose aim is to preserve it and its community.
July 25, 2008
Historic church slates homecoming service
The Macedonia Church began as a log building.
Missionaries on the ball
Some Brazilian soccer coaches and former players bring tips—and the Word—to a soccer camp in Lowesville.
Angel Hearts concert set
The Angel Hearts’ annual concert to benefit for an adult in need of financial aid due to illness, accident or other catastrophic events is coming up Aug. 2.
July 18, 2008
A talk with the new UMC leader
The new leader of the Lynchburg area United Methodist Churches discusses what he’s found so far.
Church building its own field of dreams
Editor’s note: Larry Davies, the new district superintendent for Lynchburg area United Methodist Churches, said he has learned about the unusual and innovative mission and outreach work some churches have undertaken (see accompanying story). That might be said of a project at Mead Memorial United Methodist Church.
July 12, 2008
The defender: U.S. Episcopal leader to talk with Anglicans
Katharine Jefferts Schori, Episcopal presiding bishop, heads to a conference of Anglican leaders on Wednesday.
July 04, 2008
Facelift: Vacation Bible school gets a makeover—at a price
‘Gone are the days of making birdhouses and golden macaroni frames.’
- Kevin Clark, Children’s pastor
Anglican conservatives launch liberal challenge
The schism in the Anglican community deepens.
June 27, 2008
When shepherds bleed
The Rev. Ray McQueen is pastor of Family Life Christian Church International.
Local charity to help in flooded Midwest
Gleaning for the World is amassing water, blankets and furniture for flood victims.
Mendel model for mixing God and science
Austrian monk Gregor Mendel, the father of the study of genetics, is seen as the model for mixing science and religion.
Court upholds Episcopal church split
A judge found a state law allowing such splits as that of Anglicans from the Episcopal Church does not violate the requirement for separation of church and state.
Religion forum: Argues nix on mixing government and religion
Writer says article made good points and questionable points.
June 20, 2008
Making time for family
Darrell Manning, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
June 13, 2008
In religion, ignorance is not necessarily bliss
The Rev. Dennis S. Roberts is pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.
Fresh start: Anglican church starts in home’s basement
The congregation of newly formed St. Barnabas Anglican Church began meeting in a basement and will move into borrowed quarters in a ‘real’ church tomorrow.
June 11, 2008
Can’t buy me love? The money/happiness question revisited
--Lee Canon is pastor of Fort Avenue Church of Christ.
June 06, 2008
An ice cream social—and more
There was a sweet feel of unity ... .
- The Rev. Richard T. Woodall,
Senior pastor,
Court Street United Methodist Church
May 30, 2008
Worried about world events? Choose your aid organization
Larry Davies is pastor of Timberlake United Methodist Church.
Service honors woman who restored White Rock Cemetery
Jackson Street United Methodist Church says ‘thank you’ to the woman who headed restoration efforts for White Rock Cemetery.
Gay marriage ruling revives issue
A California court ruling could cause some new political alliances to form.
May 23, 2008
The source of true wealth
The Rev. Nancy Purcell is pastor of Unity in the Seven Hills.
New direction: Presbyterians pick first black seminary leader
Brian K. Blount took the reins this week for leadership of Richmond’s Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education.