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Sacred landmark: Capital campaign drives changes at ECM in its 50th year at KU
November 7, 2009
Standing outside of the Ecumenical Christian Ministries building, it looks much the same as it has to passers-by for the past 50 years, all salmon brick, smooth lines and a groovy presence.
Faith Forum: What is the most misunderstood aspect of your job?
November 7, 2009
• Pastors make mistakes like everyone else • Myths about greed distort perception of Christianity
Christian Scientists seek voice in healthcare debate
November 7, 2009
Christian Science practitioner Shirley Paulson says witnessing the miraculous consequences of prayer has convinced her that patients should be free to choose the kind of health care that works best for them.
New Eudora Baptist Church opens to large crowds
November 5, 2009
As Jeff Ingle began to lead the Eudora Baptist Church congregation in the first worship service in its new building last Sunday morning, he was taken aback by the nearly 300 faces he saw.
Faithfully fit: Exercising in church
November 2, 2009
Sounds of energetic instruction, upbeat Christian music and toe tapping can be heard from the new Activity Center Gymnasium at Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Faith Forum: Does faith have a place in Halloween festivities?
October 31, 2009
• Make choices that reflect your faith • All Hallows Eve time for imagination
Baptizing Baby: Deciding when — and if — to baptize a personal choice
October 26, 2009
Having a baby can lead to the most agonizing decisions — medical, philosophical and familial. Heck, even coming up with a name can lead to months of psychological warfare. But just as soon as Jessie and Mike Perkins had their name picked out — Michael, but not Mike Jr. — they also had made another decision very important to them: He would be baptized.
Author Max Lucado talks about his Christian writings
October 24, 2009
Max Lucado is the Hans Christian Andersen of American pastors, a masterful storyteller. He has sold 65 million books over the past 25 years and is the only author to have won three Christian Book of the Year awards — for “Just Like Jesus,” “In the Grip of Grace” and “When God Whispers Your Name.”
Faith Forum: How does charity tie into your faith?
October 24, 2009
• Charity without love is empty • Examples of giving abound in Bible
‘Jewish Jordan’ to speak at KU
October 24, 2009
Tamir Goodman, who made headlines as a high school senior dubbed the “Jewish Jordan,” will speak Monday at an event that includes a basketball clinic and 3-on-3 basketball tournament aimed at raising money for prostate cancer.
Faith Forum: What’s your favorite part of being employed as a faith leader?
October 17, 2009
• Congregation empowers, inspires faith • Serving others through God a privilege
The gospel of Pope Michael: Kansan stakes own claim to Catholic Church
October 17, 2009
The pope drives a pickup truck. Sometimes, a four-door Subaru. He likes his barbecue charcoaled-rare and smothered in sauce. Books are a passion — he has more than 6,000 — as is “Jeopardy!,” and he makes a mean spaghetti sauce.
Stull United Methodist Church opens new food pantry
October 13, 2009
The Stull United Methodist Church west of Lawrence will open its new food pantry from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the church, 1596 East 250 Road.
Priest who lived with leprosy now a saint
October 12, 2009
A 19th-century priest whose courageous work with leprosy patients in Hawaii has been likened to the efforts of those battling the stigma of AIDS was elevated to sainthood Sunday by Pope Benedict XVI, along with four other Catholics he hailed as heroes of holiness.
Faith Forum: How do you utilize technology in your services?
October 10, 2009
• Multimedia good tool for worship • God can speak without gadgets

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