Youth leaders hope to bring teen movie to Lincoln

'To Save a Life' tells of the pressures teens face today, and pastors say it's important enough that Lincolnites should be able to view it here.

Nov 13, 2009 | 1:00 pm | Loading…

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Taking a peaceful walk in the pope's garden

The 49 acres of solitude are a great break from the hustle and bustle of Vatican City.

Nov 06, 2009 | 11:30 pm | Loading…

How food, ministry and family has set one man free

Doug Shockley has found a new family and new passions in life he shares through his recipes and ministries.

Nov 06, 2009 | 10:55 pm | Loading…

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Sheridan Lutheran produces 'Dreamcoat' as fundraiser

The church's version of 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' will raise funds for the Lincoln Food Bank BackPack Program.

Nov 06, 2009 | 2:00 pm | Loading…

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Immanuel Lutheran celebrates 100 years of tradition

The church founded by Germans from Russia mark 100 years of religious tradition and schools.

Oct 09, 2009 | 2:00 pm | Loading…

Parade story takes a look at spirituality

How spiritual are we as a country? Parade magazine, in Sunday's edition of the Lincoln Journal Star, will discuss results from a new poll. Here are some of the findings:

Oct 02, 2009 | 11:30 pm | Loading…

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Omaha to hold Biblical archaeology event

Biblical scholars from around the world will converge on Omaha this month for the 11th annual Batchelder Biblical Archaeology Conference.

Oct 02, 2009 | 7:20 am | Loading…

7th annual chili cook-off fundraiser Oct. 18 at church

The First-Plymouth Church Singles Ministry is sponsoring its seventh annual Chili Cook-Off Challenge fundraiser at First-Plymouth Congregational Church, 20th and D streets, Oct. 18 from 5-7 p.m.

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Man, 89, shares memories, more on mission trip

Lincoln's Dee Eicher shares memories and more on a mission trip to India with his pastor, and visits where he was stationed in World War II. Now he's ready to go back next year.

Jul 24, 2009 | 11:40 pm | Loading…

What would Dumbledore do? Alliance wants members to ask

The Harry Potter series has made members of the Harry Potter Alliance work for social justice.

Jul 24, 2009 | 11:35 pm | Loading…

The role of confession across religions

“Confession is good for the soul,” says a Scottish proverb from the mid-1600s. Most religions would agree. Verses from the Torah, the Bible and the Quran speak of the importance of confessing our sins and receiving forgiveness from a God who is merciful.

Feb 13, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Ashland pastors plan to work to cut divorce rate

With 60 percent of all marriages ending in divorce in Saunders County, the city of Ashland will take steps beginning Friday to slash that rate.

Feb 09, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Religion briefs: Retreat prepares for Lent

Retreat prepares for Lent

Feb 07, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Book review: Rev. Otis Young stretched minds, hearts of his listeners

(“Reach Out and Live: Reflections on Leadership in Ministry and in Sermons” by Otis Young,  J&L Lee Co., 230 pages, $14.95).

Jan 31, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Visit to Holy Land heartbreaking, but hopeful

The day Bishop David deFreese boarded a plane for Israel, the newspaper headline read: “Ground war deep in Gaza.”

Jan 31, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Souper Bowl seeks support to help Lincoln's needy

As the economy continues its downward spiral, an increasing number of families, women and children are turning to Lincoln’s Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach for a warm meal and some help.

Jan 24, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Religion briefs: Walk for Life, speaker on Cuba

Both sides to gather at Walk for Life

Jan 24, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Inaugural prayers reflect increasingly diverse country

The clergy were Protestant, and so was the new head of state.

Jan 24, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Religion briefs: Concordia speaker; rapping priest

Civil right reporter to speak at Concordia

Jan 17, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity starts Sunday

If we believe that we all are children of God, why is it so hard for people to accept one another?

Jan 17, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Zion Church growing in new home after 2007 fire

In June 2007, Zion Church was planning for growth. Plans were set for new classrooms and a mini-gym to be built next to the historic church at Ninth and D streets.

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New moderator for 'Beyond the Secret'

Television show host Leeza Gibbons will moderate Thursday’s panel discussion of “Beyond the Secret.”

Jan 14, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Movie about 'The Secret' showing Thursday in Lincoln

Several years ago “The Secret” rocked the world and the human psyche.

Jan 10, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Religion briefs: organ concert; Cuba series

Renowned organist presents concert

Jan 09, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…