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Don't forget the cans for Science and Math on March 20-21

On the weekend of March 20-21 when Durham holds its 36th annual CROP Hunger Walk, the N.C. Published: Mar. 10, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Leave bowls at home for Friday's UMD fundraiser

Bring yourself - bowls are provided - to Urban Ministries of Durham's fourth annual Empty Bowls fundraising event on Friday at the Durham Armory, 220 Foster St., from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Published: Mar. 3, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Series to explore modern practices' biblical roots

A local Presbyterian pastor will teach a Lenten series "Baptism and Eucharist in the Early Church" at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, beginning on Thursday, Feb. 18. Published: Feb. 17, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

My bad, chocolate tasting today

Apologies are in order for any chocoholics who went to One World Market last Saturday on our suggestion, expecting to taste some fine chocolates and decadent desserts made from African and Central American cocoa beans, or meet Uganda Crafts representative Ninah Kinene. Published: Feb. 13, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Fair trade and good chocolate

One World Market will host a chocolate tasting and dessert reception with Ninah Kinene of Uganda Crafts today, Feb. 6, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Published: Feb. 6, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Durham church blends its faith with art

The congregation at St. Paul's Lutheran Church will hold a service for the dedication and blessing of five church art projects at a festive Holy Communion service on Sunday. Published: Jan. 30, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Connecting science to the spirit and soul

Dr. William Hurlbut, a physician and professor from Stanford University, will give a presentation on "Body, Mind and Spirit: Biotechnology and the Human Future" at the Center for Aging and Human Development at Duke Medical Center. Published: Jan. 23, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Pastor sees positives of 'Drawing on Faith'

The Rev. Casey Clark, associate pastor at Triangle Presbyterian, stops short of calling himself an artist, but owns up to having a great appreciation for art. Published: Jan. 16, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Church ends holiday season with quite a light show

The glowing lights last Tuesday night at St. Luke's Episcopal Church were not an advertising ploy or a spotlight from heaven, but a Feast of Lights, a service to mark the end of Christmas and point to the coming season of Epiphany. Published: Jan. 9, 2010 2:00 AM | Full story

Parish chips in to make former rector priestly chic

The Consecration Service for the former rector of St. Philip's Episcopal, the Rev. Scott Benhase, as the 10th Bishop of the Diocese of Georgia has been set for Saturday, Jan. 23, in the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center in Savannah, Ga. Published: Dec. 26, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Meet Fred: The latest local hero for the holidays

It's enough to make a preacher cuss, an aggravation that could make a run-of-the-mill Christian lose her religion. Published: Dec. 19, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Play recreates holiday hardships in midst of WWII

Hope Valley Baptist is presenting "Christmas 1944," an original play written by Ken Smith, the church's minister of music and worship. Published: Dec. 12, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Woman of 'firsts' to speak at NCCU ceremony

Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, who calls herself the woman who broke through the stained-glass ceiling," will deliver the fall commencement address at N.C. Central University on Friday, Dec. 12, at 9 a.m. Published: Dec. 5, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Many items to buy, stories to appreciate at market

Let's go shopping with Laura Wendell at One World Market, 811 Ninth St. Published: Nov. 28, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

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

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