After hitting a high of $8.8 billion in August 2003, spending on religious buildings has steadily fallen to $2.9 billion in September 2021. An…
A prominent man in the business world expressed to a friend his keen desire for something real in life. "How about God" asked his friend. "He …
Ann Street United Methodist Church
“No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, that is, the Son of Man who is in heaven.” (John 3:13)
Christmas Eve candlelight service
Ann Street United Methodist Church
Looking forward from the Christmas Story we find that time did not stop when Jesus was born. Mary and Joseph had much to do. They had to raise…
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It begins with the violins — orderly and baroque. The choir rises. The audience rises. And before you know it, the concert hall, church, rec c…
Ann Street United Methodist Church
A scholar of Christian spirituality argues that prayers are meant to bring together a faith community — something apps aren’t likely to achieve.
Here's a look back at several decades of balloons, marching bands and more at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Harrisburg youth barbecue fundraiser
Harrisburg youth barbecue fundraiser
So-called Spiritualists split off from Martin Luther’s Reformation 500 years ago, but some of their ideas carry on.
Christmas isn’t the only holiday celebrated during the winter season. There are a plethora of others, some of which have festivities that exce…
Almost exactly one year ago, the InterFaith Collective of Cabarrus County published its first column in these pages. We wrote: “Where can we h…
Fall-oween Festival and Trunk or Trunk at North Kannapolis
Victory barbecue set for Oct. 30
Ann Street United Methodist Church
Almost one year ago, the InterFaith Collective of Cabarrus County published its first column in these pages. We wrote: “Where can we hear an i…
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More houses of worship are offering mental health programs, especially African American congregations.
More houses of worship are offering mental health programs, especially African American congregations.
“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.” (Galatians 6:7)
At its peak over the last year and a half, more than 40% of adults reported anxiety or depression symptoms—four times the pre-pandemic rate.
At its peak over the last year and a half, more than 40% of adults reported anxiety or depression symptoms—four times the pre-pandemic rate.
The Satanic Temple, a nontheistic group, is invoking the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to challenge Texas’ new anti-abortion law.
The Moon Festival, rooted in China’s long history and rich cultural traditions, is celebrated on Sept. 21 this year. In China, though, the fes…
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