Faith And Values
Atheist student groups flower on college campuses
The sign sits propped on a wooden chair, inviting all comers: "Ask an Atheist."
Nov 21, 2009 | 12:05 pm
Daily Herald readers give thanks
‘There must be something I’m thankful for that starts with X,” writes 54-year-old Teresa Walker. Besides that one tricky letter, the Springville resident easily listed an alphabet’s worth of blessings, giving thanks for everything from orchids to zany fun. Salem resident Reta Tisc…
Nov 21, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Christian leaders issue 'call of conscience'
More than 150 Christian leaders, most of them conservative evangelicals and traditionalist Roman Catholics, issued a joint declaration Friday reaffirming their opposition to abortion and gay marriage and pledging to protect religious freedoms.
Nov 20, 2009 | 4:35 am
LDS musical 'Savior of the World' returns to Salt Lake City
When The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was building its state-of-the-art Conference Center in Salt Lake City, church leaders decided to include a special theater, something that could host plays or concerts and provide a more intimate setting than the center's cavernous main…
Nov 19, 2009 | 12:15 am | Loading…
Unitarians meet in Springville
Utah Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will be holding our annual Thanksgiving gratitude service and potluck dinner, Sunday, November 22, at 4 p.m. at 245 South 200 East, Springville. Please bring a dish to share. For information contact 853-5600. Website: www.uvuu.org.
Nov 19, 2009 | 12:05 am | Loading…
Michael Davis answers call
Elder Michael Davis has returned home from the Texas Houston East Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will be speaking in the Salem 1st Ward, 300 W 600 S, Salem, on Sunday November 22 at 1 p.m. He is the son of Earl and Marian Davis.
Nov 19, 2009 | 12:05 am | Loading…
Bishops discuss authority over Catholic colleges
Fallout continues from the summer controversy over the University of Notre Dame awarding an honorary degree to President Barack Obama, who supports abortion rights.
Nov 18, 2009 | 11:05 am
'Holy hip-hop' trying to break into mainstream
Terverius Black believes in hip-hop gospel so much he sold his first home to get the money needed to start his Christian-themed entertainment company.
Nov 18, 2009 | 9:40 am
Religion News in Brief
Former megachurch pastor Ted Haggard said he will continue to hold weekly prayer meetings at his home, three years after he was ousted from the church he founded amid a scandal involving a male prostitute and drug use.
Nov 18, 2009 | 8:05 am
Catholic bishops say gay marriage hurts society
The nation's Roman Catholic bishops have affirmed that the church defines marriage between one man and one woman, and sex is meant for procreation.
Nov 17, 2009 | 1:40 pm
Pope names new leader for Milwaukee archdiocese
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee says a successor has been named to the archbishop post once held by Timothy Dolan.
Nov 14, 2009 | 5:15 am
Springville church's food-and-clothing ministry is growing
The Bible famously records that Jesus once fed several thousand people from a supply of five loaves and two fishes. The math is a little bit different at Grace Bible Church in Springville, but the Grace Bible congregation has found its own way to feed -- and clothe -- a growing multitude …
Nov 14, 2009 | 12:05 am | Loading…
Religion Briefs for Nov. 14
Prospective pastor welcomed at First Baptist Church
Nov 14, 2009 | 12:05 am | Loading…
Presbyterian
Nov.15, the Ministry Team will conduct the Sunday Services at the Springville Community Presbyterian Church. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. Worship service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Followed by a fellowship time at 11:30 a.m. All are welcome, for more info please contact 801-489-4390.
Nov 12, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Jordan Lundell receives call
Jordan Duane Lundell, son of Duane and Jodie Lundell of Benjamin has been called to serve in the Texas Fort Worth Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will speak November 15, in the Benjamin 1st Ward, at 9 a.m. at 3278 W 7300 S, Benjamin. Jordan enters t…
Nov 12, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Mormons throw support behind gay-rights cause
It looked like a stunning reversal: the same church that helped defeat gay marriage in California standing with gay-rights activists on an anti-discrimination law in its own backyard.
Nov 11, 2009 | 8:40 pm
Federal judge nixes SC license tag with cross
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that South Carolina can't issue license plates showing the image of a cross in front of a stained glass window along with the phrase "I Believe."
Nov 10, 2009 | 4:00 pm
Springville museum hosts 24th annual religious art exhibition
Out of all the sources of inspiration to create art, one of the most long-lived is probably the effect of experiencing a strong connection with the work of another artist. "When I look at great works of art, or hear great music," said Marilyn Brown, "I'm just so inspired that somebody wou…
Nov 08, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Another attack leaves US Muslims fearing backlash
As word spread that a gunman had opened fire at Fort Hood leaving a trail of carnage, a chilling realization swept across the U.S. Muslim community: He has an Islamic name.
Nov 07, 2009 | 10:30 am
