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Pastor at First Presbyterian to get Cook award

The Rev. Joe Harvard, pastor of First Presbyterian for the past 27 years, will be honored with the annual Samuel DuBois Cook Award at Duke University for his work to improve race relations in the Durham area. The award will be presented during the an Published: Dec. 30, 2006 12:30 AM | Full story

Durham Moravians still hold a flame

A lot of churches that borrowed from the Moravians the idea of holding a lovefeast during Advent have already held their annual events. Published: Dec. 23, 2006 12:30 AM | Full story

Author sheds light on Jewish holiday

Hanukkah honors military victory. Published: Dec. 16, 2006 12:30 AM | Full story

After decking the halls, Duke Chapel to open its doors

It's a tradition. Every Christmas season since 1982, Jim and Ellie Ferguson of Chapel Hill have directed the decorating that helps make Duke Chapel a special place during Advent and Christmas. Published: Dec. 9, 2006 12:30 AM | Full story

Professor's progress report will have foreign appeal

Emily J. Choge, professor of philosophy and religion at Moi University in Kenya, will give a report from Kenya on Sunday at 9.45 a.m. in Watts Hill Hall at First Presbyterian Church. Published: Dec. 9, 2006 12:30 AM | Full story

Unitarian Universalist church to install lead minister

Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4907 Garrett Road, will install the Rev. Don Southworth as its lead minister at 4 p.m. Sunday in the sanctuary. Published: Dec. 2, 2006 12:30 AM | Full story

Awards given to most prolific CROP Walk fundraisers

The 2006 CROP Walk, which exceeded its 2006 goal by more than $20,000, gave out its annual awards Tuesday during the monthly meeting of Durham Congregations in Action at Mt. Calvary United Church of Christ. Published: Nov. 25, 2006 12:30 AM | Full story

Church sets sights on '07 date for opening of new building

The site for the new Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Barbara on N.C. 751 has been cleared and grading is now under way. Published: Nov. 18, 2006 12:30 AM | Full story

Deck the halls with unique deals at Habitat's Hand-Me-Up store

Ornaments for Christmas trees and home decorating are selling for 25 cents each at the Habitat for Humanity Hand-Me-Up Store at Shannon Plaza, 3710 Shannon Road. Published: Nov. 11, 2006 12:30 AM | Full story

Keeping it kosher: Author to tell of Jewish upbringing in city

Durham native and author Eli Evans, whose book about growing up Jewish in the Bull City is a must-read for anyone interested in the city's history, will be in town Sunday for a program called "Coming Home: Stories about Growing Up Jewish in Durh Published: Oct. 28, 2006 12:30 AM | Full story

View from the pew: Newhope does a new thing in city

The postcards newhope church mails as invitations are much like the congregation's Sunday celebrations: contemporary, clever and snappy. Published: Oct. 21, 2006 12:30 AM | Full story

Pumpkin patch to seed missions

The second annual Pumpkin Patch, with more than 600 pumpkins, will open today on the church grounds at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1200 W. Cornwallis Road. Published: Oct. 14, 2006 12:30 AM | Full story

Pastor to step out of urban setting, preach at university

The Rev. Joe Harvard, pastor at Durham's First Presbyterian Church, will preach at the 11 a.m. worship service at Duke Chapel on Sunday. Published: Oct. 7, 2006 12:30 AM | Full story

After nationwide search, church chooses interim pastor

The Rev. Jack Walchenback has been called as interim pastor at Westminster Presbyterian Church, a congregation of 800 members at 3639 Old Chapel Hill Road. Published: Sep. 23, 2006 12:30 AM | Full story

Aldersgate United Methodist marks 50 years of fellowship

A 1,000-member church in northwest Durham County will mark its 50th year during its Sunday service, beginning at 10:30 a.m. in its Family Life Center. Published: Sep. 16, 2006 12:30 AM | Full story

Baptist World Alliance official visits Hope Valley

The Rev. Denton Lotz, General Secretary of the Baptist World Alliance since 1988, will preach at the 11 a.m. worship service at Hope Valley Baptist Church on Sunday. Published: Sep. 9, 2006 12:30 AM | Full story

Two to teach fitness and faith

Two friends are launching a 12-week Worship & Wellness program for men and women, beginning Sept. 12 at Grove Park Chapel, 805 Sherron Road. Published: Sep. 2, 2006 12:30 AM | Full story

No Southern culture shock for Unitarian minister

When the Rev. Don Southworth, new lead minister at Eno River Unitarian Fellowship on Garrett Road, moved from Atlanta to Durham recently, culture shock was not one of his first reactions. Published: Aug. 26, 2006 12:30 AM | Full story

Church sells fruits of pastor's labor

It's a tradition. Published: Aug. 5, 2006 12:30 AM | Full story

Growing ministry offers good aesthetics, good eats

The garden at Calvary United Methodist Church, at the intersection of Trinity Avenue and Elizabeth Street, is not God's little acre by any stretch of the imagination. It is rather a work in progress, a growing ministry in which church members get bet Published: Jul. 29, 2006 12:30 AM | Full story

View from the pew: Spirited sermon lifts Lakewood

My impression is that the Holy Spirit may be the neglected member of the Divine Triumvirate. Published: Jul. 22, 2006 12:30 AM | Full story

St. Stephen's to make heavenly music at camp

A Summer Worship, Arts and Music Camp, running from July 30 through Aug. 4 at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 82 Kimberly Drive, is now accepting registration for young people from first through twelfth grades. Published: Jul. 15, 2006 12:30 AM | Full story

Renowned pastor wants Triangle residents to be homeward bound

Shirley Caesar, a Durham native and a gospel music legend, along with Raleigh-based Genworth Mortgage Insurance, are joining forces to help increase Triangle-area homeownership. Published: Jul. 8, 2006 12:30 AM | Full story

Unique memories, new pastor fill void at diverse church

The new pastor, the Rev. Gail Meyers, 52, will be the fourth black pastor to serve the congregation at Lakewood United Methodist on Chapel Hill Road. Published: Jul. 1, 2006 12:30 AM | Full story

CROP Walk on record fundraising pace for the year

Durham's annual event is now second-largest CROP Walk in the country, in number of participants and in money raised. Published: Jun. 24, 2006 12:30 AM | Full story

Holy smokes! Jesus had a cookout, or so says the Bible

Learn about this and more during vacation Bible schools at Durham churches. Published: Jun. 17, 2006 12:30 AM | Full story

A 27-hour trip to help out strangers

Why would a team of 10 from McMannen United Methodist Church leave families, jobs and comfortable lives in the Triangle to go halfway around the world and build picnic tables to feed diseased and starving children they will never see again? Published: Jun. 10, 2006 12:30 AM | Full story

Church nears abundance of members, looks for new digs

Ebenezer Baptist Church, a growing Southern Baptist congregation on Pleasant Green Road, is looking for new ways to minister to the community, according to the Rev. Earl Echols, the pastor since 1997. Published: Jun. 3, 2006 12:30 AM | Full story

Ministry gives patrons Jesus with a cup of joe

People who already have a well-developed affinity for specialty coffee and good conversation will find yet another venue for enjoying themselves when The Lamb's Coffee House opens Wednesday night at Northgate Presbyterian Church. Published: May. 27, 2006 12:30 AM | Full story

Chapel service to honor fallen law enforcement officers

The state is holding its 2006 Peace Officers Memorial Day observance Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Duke Chapel. The purpose is to honor those law enforcement officers who have given their lives while serving the citizens of North Carolina. Published: May. 20, 2006 12:30 AM | Full story


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