The eighth annual K-LOVE Christmas tour will kick off Thursday, at First Baptist Church in Lafayette.
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Several interesting things in church history happened on Nov. 21.
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The death of a close friend taught Christian Bell to appreciate her birthdays a lot more.
People come to hear Chonda Pierce to laugh, not cry. Those who show up these days need to understand that the punchlines don't always come from a happy place.
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For King & Country, the brothers duo who performed in Lafayette last spring, will be making some major appearances in the coming weeks.
Kanye West, the popular, controversial rap star who released his first gospel album last week, staged one of his “Sunday Service” concerts beneath the giant white crosses on the vast Bethany Church South lawn off Rieger Road. Despite the last-minu…
After almost two years of construction, the new Baton Rouge Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is complete.
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Black faith leaders met Friday to formulate plans to get people to the polls for the Nov. 16 election and registered for elections yet to come.
Hip-hop star Kanye West is scheduled to lead a revival Friday on the Rieger Road campus of Bethany Church.
Lots of events are on the horizon. Here’s a quick overview of items that may be of interest to you.
Whether it's a shooter on site or a flood, the Interfaith Federation of Greater Baton Rouge wants houses of worship to be ready to handle any disaster situation.
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Dan Pioske, a professor of religious studies at Georgia Southern University, will hold three seminars Nov. 2-3 on “The Origin of the Good Book: History, Archaeology and the Bible" at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Success in the corporate world and other ventures still couldn't fill what was missing in Darryl Hurst's life.
Grandchildren and their grandparents will be guests of honor at the annual Grand Day, beginning with 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Oct. 20, at St. Joseph Cathedral, 412 North St.
LAFAYETTE — For 40 years, Chorale Acadienne has given audiences a taste of how heaven must sound.
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Being called a "Child of God" is one of the greatest compliments anyone could ever give us as a person of faith.
God can breathe life into seemingly dead situations.
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Michael W. Smith is celebrating his long career in Christian music with his “35 Years of Friends” tour, which he will play at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church, 19421 Greenwell Springs Road.
Listening to the speakers at the annual CommUNITY Prayer Breakfast last week at the Catholic Life Center in Baton Rouge brought a sense of hope and encouragement to Cornelius Hilliard, of Opelousas.
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Elevation of the Cross, which is observed Sept. 14, is one of the “Great Feasts” or major celebrations of the Orthodox Church.
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It’s an age-old question: Is a church a location or is it the people? As it prepares to celebrate 100 years, New St. John Baptist Church in Baton Rouge believes it’s both.
The National Baptist Convention USA's conference continues to draw thousands of devoted followers. That was the case this week when the historically black organization brought its 139th annual session to New Orleans.
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“BR Healing: Naming our Story” will be the theme of the annual CommUNITY Prayer Breakfast at 7 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Catholic Life Center, 1800 S. Acadian Thruway.
This year, The Red Shoes spirituality center on Government Street in Baton Rouge is marking its 20th anniversary.
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Medical school was part of the grand plan for Brenda Bolds as a young adult.
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The Greater Union Missionary Baptist Church in Fordoche recognized pioneers who have served the church and community in an Aug. 11 program called "This is Your Life."
The Hindu celebration of Krishna’s birth will be celebrated Aug. 23-24. Krishna is the eighth avatar, or incarnation, of Lord Vishnu, a Hindu god.
"Making a Difference," a workshop for clergy and those involved in full-time ministry, will be held Sept. 24-26 at the Bishop Robert E. Tracy Center, 1800 S. Acadian Thruway.
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Retirement from the ministry has afforded former Pastor Steve Rhodes the time to pursue more of his passion — mentoring men and helping foster the lives of youngsters.
LEONVILLE — The fifth annual Féte-Dieu du Teche, the Eucharistic boat procession down Bayou Teche, will take place on Thursday, Aug. 15, the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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Various religions will be marking observances in the next two weeks. Here’s a look at some of those upcoming occasions:
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