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November 22, 2009

Mobile chapels provide truckers with respite from loneliness, temptation

WHITSETT -  Chaplain Steve Johnson takes a small boom box out of his office, places it on a chair and pops in a CD of hymns. It's what passes for a choir at this church, a converted tractor-trailer in the parking lot of the Travel Centers of America... Read More

November 21, 2009

Reidsville churches to host community services on Thanksgiving

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First Lutheran will use stock money for new facility

The biblical Jacob wrestled with the angel until he got his blessing. A scenario of similar undertaking occurred last summer. Except that it was First Lutheran Church, known for ministry emphasizing an end to hunger and homelessness in Guilford County, wr... Read More

November 20, 2009

Health officials join faith, flu shots

Health officials are reaching out to faith communities to spread the word about upcoming flu shot clinics. “We know that lots of churches are taking steps to reduce the transmission of illness — like making changes in communion, even how perso... Read More

November 19, 2009

Greensboro-area religion calendar

SATURDAY Fall bazaar, 7-11 a.m., Flat Rock Methodist Church, 6720 Highway 158 East, Stokesdale. Large country-style breakfast, desserts, breads, plant sale, jewelry, clothes, crafts and Tupperware. 643-5700. Read More

November 16, 2009

Dinner planned for foster families

Thanksgiving will arrive a bit sooner than usual for area foster families. Friendly Hills Church in Jamestown will hold its ninth annual Early Thanksgiving Dinner from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Foster parents and their families from Guilford and surroundin... Read More

November 14, 2009

Holiday helpers bring company, food to the table

When the Rev. Joe Giaritelli asked his congregation to help feed 5,000 people at Thanksgiving, children gave up allowances and parents decided to cut back on their Christmas budgets to help out. Read More

Eden, Reidsville hold yard sales, bazaars as holidays approach

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On Religion: Baptists, soup and bread, free concert

Thousands of Baptists were in Greensboro this week for the 179th annual Baptist State Convention of North Carolina at the Koury Convention Center. In previous years, the group has met in the Greensboro Coliseum’s special events complex. Read More

November 13, 2009

Greensboro-area religion calendar

SATURDAY Caring Ministry workshop, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., St. James Presbyterian, 820 Ross Ave., Greensboro. Cost is $15 per person or $50 for a group of four or more from the same congregation. www.caringministry.org or (314) 428-2600. Read More

Decision on how governments handle prayer expected in Dec.

WINSTON-SALEM (MCT) — A judge's ruling on public prayer in Forsyth County will likely affect how other area governments handle prayer before government meetings. Read More

November 12, 2009

Forsyth suit could affect prayers in Guilford

GREENSBORO — If a federal judge rules against sectarian prayer during public meetings in Forsyth County, that opinion could provide the basis for a challenge to similar prayer in Guilford County.Commissioners in Guilford and Forsyth counties regular... Read More

November 10, 2009

Local attorney leads renowned Jewish group

Greensboro attorney Kathy Manning was sworn in Monday as the first board chairwoman of one of the most influential Jewish organizations in the world. Read More

November 9, 2009

Billy Graham Library closing for renovations

CHARLOTTE (AP) — The Billy Graham Library will close for three months next year for renovations. The Charlotte Observer reported Monday the museum-style library honoring the North Carolina evangelist will close Jan. 9 and reopen April 1. Spokeswoman... Read More

November 8, 2009

A few affect the lives of many

As we plan for Thanksgiving, let’s remember that every day people go hungry in our area. It is estimated that 12,767 people in Guilford County may fall under poverty levels or near those levels in 2010. This has a great effect on our senior populati... Read More

Church rummage, bake sale to help restore organ

Guilford Park Presbyterian Church is holding a rummage and bake sale from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday to benefit the church’s organ-restoration fund. Read More

November 7, 2009

Holocaust survivor to bear witness in Greensboro

When 81-year-old Laszlo Berkowits recently stood at the entrance of the gas chamber at the infamous Auschwitz death camp complex, it occurred to him this would have been where his mother saw her last bit of sunlight. Read More

Urban Ministry calls for aid at overflow shelters

The need hasn’t gone anywhere. The Greensboro Urban Ministry last year was a major organizer of the Winter Emergency initiative, which involves staffing and food for overflow homeless shelter sites, most of which were located in churches. And execut... Read More

First Presbyterian's Fall Fest benefits church projects

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November 6, 2009

Rockingham County church events: Eden church hosts fall festival, bone marrow testing

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Annual Gospel Fest at Greensboro College tonight

Local performers and ensembles from as far away as Washington will perform this evening at Greensboro College’s sixth annual Gospel Fest and third annual Multi-Cultural Alumni Gathering.The performances begin at 6 p.m. Friday in Finch Chapel on the... Read More

November 3, 2009

Greensboro-area religion calendar

SATURDAY Churchwide community yard sale, 7 a.m.-noon, Triad Christian Center, 4321 Barrow Road (Barrow and Skeet Club roads), High Point. Fall bazaar, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Concord Friends, 5000 Old Randleman Road, Greensboro. Breakfast, yard sale, baked good... Read More

October 31, 2009

Faith leaders to be honored for work on social justice

When health officials began releasing information on the swine flu epidemic, the Rev. Mark Sills made sure the words were translated into other languages so that non-English-speaking immigrants in the community could get timely updates. Read More

Churches, Hospice remember departed Sunday

Some congregations will place white roses on the altar Sunday , to represent remembrance. Others will recite the names of departed parishioners and friends, read scripture or sing special hymns as part of a special hospice Sabbath during regular worship... Read More

Churches invite kids to trunk-or-treat events

Today Guitar and bass guitar lessons, 9 and 10 a.m. Saturdays, CrossWalk Cafe, Church of God of Prophecy, 13811 N.C. 87, Eden. For beginners and intermediates. Must have your own guitar. Free. 623-4042. Fall Festival, noon-3 p.m., New St. Paul Baptist Chu... Read More

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