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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
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
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
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
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
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
When shepherds bleed

The Rev. Ray McQueen is pastor of Family Life Christian Church International.

Local charity to help in flooded Midwest
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

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