Relgion for Lynchburg News Advance http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/ en Lynchburg News Advance Copyright 2008 2008-07-25T00:01:00-05:00 A talk with the new UMC leader http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/a_talk_with_the_new_umc_leader/6717/ The new leader of the Lynchburg area United Methodist Churches discusses what he’s found so far.

]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:16:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/a_talk_with_the_new_umc_leader/6717/#When:02:16:00Z Church building its own field of dreams http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/church_building_its_own_field_of_dreams/6716/ 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.

]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:13:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/church_building_its_own_field_of_dreams/6716/#When:02:13:00Z The defender: U.S. Episcopal leader to talk with Anglicans http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/the_defender_us_episcopal_leader_to_talk_with_anglicans/6541/ Katharine Jefferts Schori, Episcopal presiding bishop, heads to a conference of Anglican leaders on Wednesday.

]]> Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:27:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/the_defender_us_episcopal_leader_to_talk_with_anglicans/6541/#When:04:27:00Z Facelift: Vacation Bible school gets a makeover—at a price http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/facelift_vacation_bible_school_gets_a_makeover_at_a_price/6350/ ‘Gone are the days of making birdhouses and golden macaroni frames.’
- Kevin Clark, Children’s pastor

]]> Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:16:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/facelift_vacation_bible_school_gets_a_makeover_at_a_price/6350/#When:02:16:00Z Anglican conservatives launch liberal challenge http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/anglican_conservatives_launch_liberal_challenge/6349/ The schism in the Anglican community deepens.

]]> Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:09:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/anglican_conservatives_launch_liberal_challenge/6349/#When:02:09:00Z When shepherds bleed http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/when_shepherds_bleed/6171/ The Rev. Ray McQueen is pastor of Family Life Christian Church International.

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:47:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/when_shepherds_bleed/6171/#When:02:47:00Z Local charity to help in flooded Midwest http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/local_charity_to_help_in_flooded_midwest/6170/ Gleaning for the World is amassing water, blankets and furniture for flood victims.

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:43:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/local_charity_to_help_in_flooded_midwest/6170/#When:02:43:00Z Mendel model for mixing God and science http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/mendel_model_for_mixing_god_and_science/6169/ Austrian monk Gregor Mendel, the father of the study of genetics, is seen as the model for mixing science and religion.

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:38:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/mendel_model_for_mixing_god_and_science/6169/#When:02:38:00Z Court upholds Episcopal church split http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/court_upholds_episcopal_church_split/6168/ 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.

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:34:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/court_upholds_episcopal_church_split/6168/#When:02:34:00Z Religion forum: Argues nix on mixing government and religion http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/religion_forum_argues_nix_on_mixing_government_and_religion/6167/ Writer says article made good points and questionable points.

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:32:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/religion_forum_argues_nix_on_mixing_government_and_religion/6167/#When:02:32:00Z Making time for family http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/making_time_for_family/5967/ Darrell Manning, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:10:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/making_time_for_family/5967/#When:00:10:00Z In religion, ignorance is not necessarily bliss http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/in_religion_ignorance_is_not_necessarily_bliss/5760/ The Rev. Dennis S. Roberts is pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.

]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:04:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/in_religion_ignorance_is_not_necessarily_bliss/5760/#When:02:04:00Z Fresh start: Anglican church starts in home’s basement http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/fresh_start_anglican_church_starts_in_homes_basement/5756/ 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.

]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:38:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/fresh_start_anglican_church_starts_in_homes_basement/5756/#When:22:38:00Z Can’t buy me love? The money/happiness question revisited http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/cant_buy_me_love_the_money_happiness_question_revisited/5540/ --Lee Canon is pastor of Fort Avenue Church of Christ.

]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:49:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/cant_buy_me_love_the_money_happiness_question_revisited/5540/#When:20:49:00Z An ice cream social—and more http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/an_ice_cream_social_and_more/5539/ There was a sweet feel of unity ... .

- The Rev. Richard T. Woodall,
Senior pastor,
Court Street United Methodist Church

]]> Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:36:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/an_ice_cream_social_and_more/5539/#When:02:36:00Z Worried about world events? Choose your aid organization http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/worried_about_world_events_choose_your_aid_organization/5347/ Larry Davies is pastor of Timberlake United Methodist Church.

]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 22:56:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/worried_about_world_events_choose_your_aid_organization/5347/#When:02:56:00Z Service honors woman who restored White Rock Cemetery http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/service_honors_woman_who_restored_white_rock_cemetery/5344/ Jackson Street United Methodist Church says ‘thank you’ to the woman who headed restoration efforts for White Rock Cemetery.

]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 22:54:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/service_honors_woman_who_restored_white_rock_cemetery/5344/#When:02:54:00Z Gay marriage ruling revives issue http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/gay_marriage_ruling_revives_issue/5346/ A California court ruling could cause some new political alliances to form.

]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 22:53:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/gay_marriage_ruling_revives_issue/5346/#When:02:53:00Z The source of true wealth http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/the_source_of_true_wealth/5160/ The Rev. Nancy Purcell is pastor of Unity in the Seven Hills.

]]> Fri, 23 May 2008 22:55:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/the_source_of_true_wealth/5160/#When:02:55:00Z New direction: Presbyterians pick first black seminary leader http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/new_direction_presbyterians_pick_first_black_seminary_leader/5159/ Brian K. Blount took the reins this week for leadership of Richmond’s Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education.

]]> Fri, 23 May 2008 22:51:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/new_direction_presbyterians_pick_first_black_seminary_leader/5159/#When:02:51:00Z Area agency works to get food to Myanmar http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/area_agency_works_to_get_food_to_myanmar/4941/ Gleaning for the World, a Concord-based agency, is working with a coalition of Christian nonprofits to help survivors of the cyclone in the former Burma.

]]> Fri, 16 May 2008 22:10:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/area_agency_works_to_get_food_to_myanmar/4941/#When:02:10:00Z Interfaith center opens in heart of Muslim world http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/interfaith_center_opens_in_heart_of_muslim_world/4940/ In a rare moment, leaders from different faiths meet deep in the heart of a conservative Muslim sheikdom.

]]> Fri, 16 May 2008 22:05:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/interfaith_center_opens_in_heart_of_muslim_world/4940/#When:02:05:00Z Growing ‘evangelical intelligensia’ studied http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/growing_evangelical_intelligensia_studied/4939/ It’s time for the attitude that evangelicals are ignorant changed, according to Boston University sociologist Peter Berger, who is working on a study of the ‘evangelical intelligensia.’

]]> Fri, 16 May 2008 22:00:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/growing_evangelical_intelligensia_studied/4939/#When:02:00:00Z Oh, the things we’ll never know! http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/oh_the_things_well_never_know/4747/ A new book claims Dr. Seuss stories are parables, but the author’s widow is silent.

]]> Fri, 09 May 2008 22:55:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/oh_the_things_well_never_know/4747/#When:02:55:00Z Know, and feel secure http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/know_and_feel_secure/4746/ Robin Cook is pastor of Let Go of the Pain Ministry.

]]> Fri, 09 May 2008 22:52:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/know_and_feel_secure/4746/#When:02:52:00Z Untangling the web: Records offer look inside polygamist families http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/untangling_the_web_records_offer_look_inside_polygamist_families/4745/ A review of records gives a glimpse into the culture of a polygamist sect.

]]> Fri, 09 May 2008 22:47:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/untangling_the_web_records_offer_look_inside_polygamist_families/4745/#When:02:47:00Z Court orders trial for shooting of eagle for religious rite http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/court_orders_trial_for_shooting_of_eagle_for_religious_rite/4744/ A higher court decision puts a Northern Arapaho tribal member back in court for shooting a bald eagle for religious purposes.

]]> Fri, 09 May 2008 22:41:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/court_orders_trial_for_shooting_of_eagle_for_religious_rite/4744/#When:02:41:00Z Day of prayer activities not inclusive enough? http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/day_of_prayer_activities_not_inclusive_enough/4527/ State and local government leaders participated in a National Day of Prayer event on the state Capitol grounds yesterday that attracted a diverse crowd of about 100.

]]> Fri, 02 May 2008 16:21:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/day_of_prayer_activities_not_inclusive_enough/4527/#When:20:21:00Z Big bucks to help local Big Give effort http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/big_bucks_to_help_local_big_give_effort/4322/ A local effort to get medical supplies and shoes to Africa has won support from Oprah’s Big Give.

]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:42:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/big_bucks_to_help_local_big_give_effort/4322/#When:22:42:00Z Liberty students make life sweeter at doughnut shop http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/liberty_students_make_life_sweeter_at_doughnut_shop/4050/ A search for doughnuts led to the unexpected for some Liberty University students and a doughnut shop owner.

]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:04:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/liberty_students_make_life_sweeter_at_doughnut_shop/4050/#When:02:04:00Z Pope Benedict XVI has proved hard to define http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/pope_benedict_xvi_has_proved_hard_to_define/3895/ When Pope Benedict XVI steps onto the field at Nationals Park on Thursday, chances are good he’ll hear a deafening roar of approval from the friendly crowd.

]]> Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:55:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/pope_benedict_xvi_has_proved_hard_to_define/3895/#When:10:55:00Z Honoring Hokie Spirit http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/honoring_hokie_spirit/3824/ Special service
WHAT: Communitywide
service honoring Virginia Tech
WHEN: 7:30 p.m., April 16
WHERE: Timberlake United Methodist Church, 21649 Timberlake Road

]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:09:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/honoring_hokie_spirit/3824/#When:00:09:00Z Toward better days http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/toward_better_days/3641/ The Rev. Adam White is chaplain of Sweet Briar College.

]]> Sat, 05 Apr 2008 14:55:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/toward_better_days/3641/#When:18:55:00Z Big move, short distance for Madison Heights church http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/big_move_short_distance_for_madison_heights_church/3622/ ScottZion Baptist Church is constructing a $1.5 million new church across the street from its current quarters.

]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:30:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/big_move_short_distance_for_madison_heights_church/3622/#When:00:30:00Z Journey: Lynchburg church stages opera ‘The Pilgrim’ http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/journey_lynchburg_church_stages_opera_the_pilgrim/3414/ ‘The Pilgrim’ will come to St. John’s Episcopal Church.

]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:17:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/journey_lynchburg_church_stages_opera_the_pilgrim/3414/#When:01:17:00Z New Catholic mortal sins? Not quite http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/new_catholic_mortal_sins_not_quite/3395/ Thou shall not create new sins.

]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:00:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/new_catholic_mortal_sins_not_quite/3395/#When:16:00:00Z Lift every voice http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/lift_every_voice/3086/ The Rev. Marion Kanour is rector of St. Barnabas and Trinity Episcopal Churches.

]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:03:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/lift_every_voice/3086/#When:16:03:00Z Back in time: Church celebrates 100 years as if it were yesterday http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/back_in_time_church_celebrates_100_years_as_if_it_were_yesterday/3009/ Fort Hill United Methodist Church, which began 100 years ago, began as a Sunday school that met in an old saloon. Church members celebrated the anniversary last Sunday by re-enacting - some in period costume - the meeting at which the Sunday school members formally organized as a church.

]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:47:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/back_in_time_church_celebrates_100_years_as_if_it_were_yesterday/3009/#When:20:47:00Z Religion forum for the week of March 8 http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/religion_forum_for_the_week_of_march_8_03_09_08_lna/2305/ Sun, 09 Mar 2008 12:03:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/religion_forum_for_the_week_of_march_8_03_09_08_lna/2305/#When:16:03:00Z Finding fellowship http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/finding_fellowship_03_09_08_lna/2306/ Sun, 09 Mar 2008 12:03:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/finding_fellowship_03_09_08_lna/2306/#When:16:03:00Z Some downtown churches face challenges http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/some_downtown_churches_face_challenges_03_07_08_lna/2303/ Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:03:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/some_downtown_churches_face_challenges_03_07_08_lna/2303/#When:16:03:00Z Coming to God just like a child http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/coming_to_god_just_like_a_child_03_03_08_lna/2294/ Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:03:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/coming_to_god_just_like_a_child_03_03_08_lna/2294/#When:15:03:00Z Rebuilding hope http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/rebuilding_hope_03_03_08_lna/2295/ Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:03:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/rebuilding_hope_03_03_08_lna/2295/#When:15:03:00Z Rockin’ the pews http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/rockin_the_pews/630/ Bodies surround the stage, swaying to the music. A young man chants “my savior” under his breath, tears streaming from his eyes. The air is charged with raw energy.

]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:26:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/rockin_the_pews/630/#When:13:26:00Z Religion forum for the week of Feb. 23 http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/religion_forum_for_the_week_of_feb_23_02_22_08_lna/2286/ Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:02:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/religion_forum_for_the_week_of_feb_23_02_22_08_lna/2286/#When:17:02:00Z Ecology joins theology in houses of worship http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/ecology_joins_theology_in_houses_of_worship/595/ Last year, Agudath Sholom Synagogue on Langhorne Road replaced its incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescents.

]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:25:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/ecology_joins_theology_in_houses_of_worship/595/#When:12:25:00Z Religion forum for the week of Feb. 16 http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/religion_forum_for_the_week_of_feb_16_02_15_08_lna/2280/ Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:02:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/religion_forum_for_the_week_of_feb_16_02_15_08_lna/2280/#When:15:02:00Z More Religion forum for the week of Feb. 9 http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/more_religion_forum_for_the_week_of_feb_9_02_08_08_lna/2274/ Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:02:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/more_religion_forum_for_the_week_of_feb_9_02_08_08_lna/2274/#When:17:02:00Z Religion forum for the week of Feb. 2 http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/religion_forum_for_the_week_of_feb_2_02_01_08_lna/2268/ Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:02:01 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/religion_forum_for_the_week_of_feb_2_02_01_08_lna/2268/#When:19:02:01Z Evolution weekend coming to town http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/evolution_weekend_coming_to_town_02_01_08_lna/2266/ Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:02:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/evolution_weekend_coming_to_town_02_01_08_lna/2266/#When:18:02:00Z Keep in mind Christian nonviolence during Lenten season http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/keep_in_mind_christian_nonviolence_during_lenten_season/2378/ ‘I am a Christian pacifist,” states Duke Divinity School professor Stanley Hauerwas, who was named by Time magazine as “America’s best theologian” in 2001 (a label he disdains, by the way).

]]> Sat, 01 Apr 2006 11:07:00 EDT http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/faith_values/article/keep_in_mind_christian_nonviolence_during_lenten_season/2378/#When:15:07:00Z