Editor’s note: Leila Pitchford-English recently visited Pennsylvania. This column is one of several about sites she visited.
Friday, July 20, 2018
The Chris LeBlanc Band will perform Wednesday for the Summer Sounds at St. James Concert.
Whitney Houston grew up singing in the church, but her wholesome image was just that — an image.
Friday, July 20, 2018
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Saturday, July 14, 2018
LAFAYETTE — Salvador Dalí became a devout Catholic when he converted in the 1950s.
Friday, July 13, 2018
A trio of ministers brings a variety of gifts and service to St. Alma Baptist Church in Lakeland.
Friday, July 13, 2018
Iyanla Vanzant is a spiritual leader, inspirational speaker, best-selling author, life coach, TV personality and more.
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Friday, July 06, 2018
Editor’s note: Leila Pitchford-English recently visited Pennsylvania. This column is one of several about sites she visited.
Friday, July 06, 2018
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Friday, June 29, 2018
It’s a stretch to say Bishop Robert Muench had to be dragged into the job from which he is retiring. But it’s not that big an exaggeration.
Mission work — at home and abroad — is a high calling.
Friday, June 29, 2018
First Presbyterian will host Miqedem in concert at 7 p.m. Friday, July 13.
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Friday, June 22, 2018
When he entered college in 1949, the Rev. Kenneth Reed already was a pastor at three churches. But he didn’t expect to remain one. He planned to become a coach.
Friday, June 22, 2018
For many people, summer seems to signal that it's time to take time to read.
Friday, June 15, 2018
Imagine a church with no pews, no piano, no sermon, no offering. In fact, no walls or roof.
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Saturday, June 09, 2018
When it comes to prodigal sons and salvation, Gary Ames knows a thing or two.
Friday, June 08, 2018
June 9 is the feast day of St. Columba of Iona, who along with Patrick and Brigid, is one of Ireland's three patron saints. Columba is also known as the “Apostle of the Picts” for his evangelization of Scotland.
Each summer, the Jehovah’s Witnesses hold a series of three-day conventions across the world. In the United States, 555 are planned, including two in Baton Rouge at the Raising Cane’s River Center.
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Friday, June 01, 2018
The churches are the only thing that can bring healing and restoration to Baton Rouge.
The Rev. Derrick Hills, pastor of St. Mark United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge, will leave the pulpit to become Acadiana District superintendent beginning July 1.
The Rev. J. Barrett Ingram was installed as the new pastor of Broadmoor Presbyterian Church in a May 20 service.
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Friday, May 25, 2018
Ramadan, the monthlong Muslim fast, started May 15 and continues through June 15. The fast is not a total restriction of food but means no eating and drinking during daylight.
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Friday, May 18, 2018
"This meal is a blessing from God, Our Father."
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Saturday, May 12, 2018
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Friday, May 11, 2018
In a meeting in Dallas, the Evangelical United Brethren Church, which had 750,000 members, and the Methodist Church, with 10.3 million members, united on April 23, 1968, weeks after the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated.
The United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana named a new board chairman and four new board members at its 43rd annual meeting and luncheon on April 24 at the City Club of Baton Rouge.
Sunday, May 06, 2018
Nasreen Poptani was raised Muslim in Canada but she chose to start wearing a headscarf later in life, after graduating from LSU in 2006 and moving to Virginia with her husband and three children.
Friday, May 04, 2018
The glass doors swung open as greeters welcomed members and visitors to the first of two services on a recent Sunday at Bethany Church.
The glass doors swung open as greeters welcomed members and visitors to the first of two services on a recent Sunday at Bethany Church.
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Friday, April 27, 2018
The religion books that cross my desk cover a wide range of topics. The two discussed here are some of the more unusual topics recently.
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Friday, April 20, 2018
Ministry wasn't Bishop Monty Lasseter's first calling.
Baton Rouge coaching legend Pete Boudreaux, whose 51-year career at Catholic High School has built a cross country and track-and-field dynasty that has claimed more than 40 state championships and numerous sports accolades, along with several othe…
The 28th annual Sounds of CommUNITY concert and reception will be held at Broadmoor United Methodist Church at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 29.
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Friday, April 13, 2018
When Christian artist Chris Tomlin brings his Worship Night in America tour to the Lafayette Cajundome on April 27, Tauren Wells will be one of the featured performers.
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Friday, April 06, 2018
In an effort to pump new life into Young People's Department, the Fourth District Missionary Baptist Association got off to a good start with the recent Revamp Conference.
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