Religion

Keepers of the faith

Women who work to become nuns

By Mark Barna/Freedom News Service

Giving up the pleasures of this world for a life of prayer, silence and communal living is rare. Yet women do choose the narrow path and walk away from their careers, independence and material possessions to become Benedictine sisters. After six ye... Full story

New leaders

New leaders have been appointed to the local congregation of the Willows Church of Jesus Christ of Later-Day Saints. From left to right, 1st Counselor Roger Memmott, Bishop Gary Simleness, and 2nd Counselor Ted Bills.... Full story

Woman recalls life in polygamist sect

By David Perlmutt/McClatchy Newspapers

Charlotte, N.C. – She was raised by her father and his three wives, surrounded by 12 siblings. There was no TV, no radio. At school, she was taught that man never landed on the moon. She and other girls in the polygamist Fundamentalist Churc... Full story

Religion hits consumer market with ‘spiritual’ drinking water

By Audra D.S. Burch/McClatchy-Tribune News Service

MIAMI – The instructions are simple: Read the Prayer ... / Drink the Water ... / Believe in God! / Believe in Yourself! Spiritual Water, the faith-inspired venture of two Sunrise, Fla., businessmen, offers its drinkers clearer focus, positive ... Full story

Methodist church hosts show on aging

“Coming Fully Alive as You Age” will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church on Monday, May 5 and Monday, May 19 Explore new avenues for healthy aging as we discern and share the wisdom of our lives and experiences and discuss the pos... Full story

Jesus on Divorce

By Pastor Ron Barker/Tehachapi First Baptist Church

Divorce is devastating. Many who have been divorced could give testimonies that would drive this truth down our throats. The pain of divorce is excruciating, and not only for the couple, but for their children. What does Jesus say about divorce? ... Full story

Is Jesus Shining Through You

Pastor Tom Tripp

Recently our church adopted a new mission statement to define what Christ wants us to be and to do. It reads: “The mission of the Colusa Presbyterian Church is to know Jesus Christ as the Savior and to make Him known to the world as we walk alongs... Full story

Colusa First Presbyterian Church

Colusa First Presbyterian Church, Fourth and Jay Streets, Rev. Tom Tripp, pastor. Phone 458-2802.We believe that God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life. Therefore, we invite you to worship with us on Sunday morning and to grow with us ... Full story

Colusa First Presbyterian Church Services

Colusa First Presbyterian Church, Fourth and Jay Streets, Rev. Tom Tripp, pastor. Phone 458-2802.In this new year, we invite you to make it a priority to get to know God and to grow in His love. We offer worship services at 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. ... Full story

Colusa First Presbyterian Church

We invite you to join in the true celebration of Christmas: celebrating the birth of the Savior – God’s gift to us! During the Sundays leading up to Christmas we will be exploring the Old Testament prophecies concerning Jesus’ birth. This Sun... Full story

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