Local churches’ blessing of the animals ceremonies, an annual tradition in honor of St. Francis, take on many different meanings for local pet owners and spiritual leaders.
Elijah Decious Religion & Belief Feb. 23, 2022 8:43 pm1389d ago
Local churches’ blessing of the animals ceremonies, an annual tradition in honor of St. Francis, take on many different meanings for local pet owners and spiritual leaders.
Elijah Decious Religion & Belief Aug. 30, 2021 11:49 am1566d ago
As First Lutheran moves into the future, it honors a musical tradition that’s thousands of years old as part of its $4.2 million investment.
Erin Jordan Religion & Belief Aug. 26, 2021 3:37 pm1570d ago
Breaking ties as the Boy Scouts of America face widespread sexual abuse accusations is intended to protect the churches from further liability.
Katie Mills Giorgio Religion & Belief Aug. 15, 2021 8:48 am1581d ago
Buffalo United Methodist Church will hold several events to celebrate its 145th anniversary on Saturday and Sunday.
Grace King Coping After Derecho Aug. 10, 2021 6:12 am1586d ago
Churches hit had by last summer’s derecho never thought they’d still be rebuilding a year later.
Community Aug. 4, 2021 7:00 am1592d ago
The Peoples Church in Cedar Rapids raised $21,000 to install solar panels as a way to save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which trap and hold heat in the atmosphere.
Maggie Ireland - for The Gazette
Religion & Belief May. 6, 2021 11:00 am1682d ago
The Kolach Festival typically includes a carnival, silent auction, entertainment, raffles, food and — most importantly — fresh-baked kolaches.
Religion & Belief Apr. 21, 2021 8:00 am1697d ago
Eco-spirituality center evolves from blank slate to 70-acre operation
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Living Jun. 8, 2015 3:48 pm3841d ago
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sister Mary Lechtenberg will celebrate her Golden Jubilee as a member of the Sisters of Francis in Dubuque. …
By Molly Rossiter, The Gazette
Living May. 8, 2015 9:40 pm3872d ago
On any given Saturday afternoon anywhere from 80 to 130 people will walk through the doors at First Lutheran Church, …
By Molly Rossiter, correspondent
People & Places Apr. 24, 2015 10:36 pm3885d ago
HIAWATHA — An annual spring conference at Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center in Hiawatha broadens the concept of spirituality to go …
By Molly Rossiter, correspondent
Living Mar. 13, 2015 11:28 pm3927d ago
At first glance, the bracket sheets on the tables at many Episcopal churches look like those you’d expect to see …
By Molly Rossiter, correspondent
Community Feb. 13, 2015 9:55 pm3956d ago
Worshippers aren’t the only ones leaving the church. The pulpits too are experiencing an exodus as pastors – burned out …
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