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Peace finds its place in northern Durham

Peace Church, a congregation that has met for worship in the Lions Club Building on Hillandale Road since its organization eight years ago, is joining the ranks of Christian voices in the northern part of the county. Published: Nov. 21, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

'Parking Lot Pastor' appeals for holiday help

"The Parking Lot Pastor" at Changing a Generation Ministry in East Durham has laid his plans for helping hungry people at Thanksgiving, but the ministry is in need of support from other congregations or individuals who share his passion for this work. Published: Nov. 14, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Churches give practical tips on keeping safe from H1N1

Sharing the peace or passing of the peace in the liturgy of Christian worship is a common practice in area congregations. Published: Nov. 7, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Finding a middle ground on Halloween

Instead of debating whether Halloween is a satanic holiday or merely a secular one, churches can find middle ground and "out-narrate" a negative perception of Halloween with the tradition of All Saints, says a Duke Divinity School professor. Published: Oct. 31, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Reception honors Watts Street pastor

A reception honoring the Rev. Mel Williams, pastor at Watts Street Baptist, on the 40th anniversary of his ordination as a minister will be held after the 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday, Oct. 25. Published: Oct. 24, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Talk explores historic meaning of Christian funerals

A new book on Christian funerals, which the author, a professor at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University, says is "an appeal for reform" was the subject of a public conversation this week about how Christians should conduct funerals. Published: Oct. 17, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Peace church begins annual Apple Butter marathon

The annual Apple Butter Boil at Peace Covenant Church began last night about 8 o'clock when Dave Minnich lit the hardwood fire under a 65-gallon hand-made copper kettle that contained applesauce and a small amount of apple cider. Published: Oct. 10, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Church concert to benefit injured teenager

The Duke Chapel Choir will give a benefit concert for a teen member of the Congregation at Duke Chapel at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7. Published: Oct. 3, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Genesis Home to celebrate 20th anniversary with gala

Genesis Home is marking its 20th year of keeping entire homeless families together while they get back on their feet. Published: Sep. 26, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Forums spotlight Christians making a difference

St. Titus Episcopal, 400 Moline St., has announced a series of Sunday forums featuring testimonies of Christians making a difference in the world. Published: Sep. 19, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

St. Paul's to dedicate renovation

Patience and endurance, accompanied by symbolic blood, sweat and tears will be rewarded Sunday, Sept. 13, when members and friends of St. Paul's Lutheran Church gather to worship and to dedicate a newly renovated building. Published: Sep. 12, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

The church on the road less traveled

McMannen United Methodist at 4102 Neal Road has been a fixture in west Durham for more than 140 years. Civil War Gen. William T. Published: Sep. 5, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

For one week, Market will be overrun with rugs

One World Market, 811 Ninth St., will showcase stunning Oriental rug creations made by artisans in Pakistan during its annual Oriental rug event Wednesday through Sunday, Sept. 2-6. Published: Aug. 29, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

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