Religion

Tommietts: Gone but not forgotten

"Glenn Chavis ()" — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:20:58 -0500

Part one of two parts.

Back in 2007, my cousin Frederick “Buster” Johnson and his wife, Lynn, called me from Orlando, Fla., excited about a gospel singing group they had just heard of called the Tommietts.

Mobile chapels provide truckers with respite from loneliness, temptation

"Robert Lopez ()" — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500

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 truck stop in Whitsett.

Reidsville churches to host community services on Thanksgiving

"Carolyn Booth ()" — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500

Today

First Lutheran will use stock money for new facility

"Nancy H. McLaughlin ()" — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500

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, wrestling to get its money back from Wall Street.

Health officials join faith, flu shots

"Nancy H. McLaughlin ()" — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500

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 persons greet one another,” said Lynne C. Beck, health educator with the Guilford County Health Department.

Greensboro-area religion calendar

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:03:29 -0500

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.

Dinner planned for foster families

"Jennifer Atkins Brown ()" — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:54:01 -0500

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 surrounding counties are invited to the free dinner.

Holiday helpers bring company, food to the table

"Nancy H. McLaughlin ()" — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500

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.

On Religion: Baptists, soup and bread, free concert

"Nancy H. McLaughlin ()" — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500

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.

Eden, Reidsville hold yard sales, bazaars as holidays approach

"Jonnelle Davis ()" — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500

Today

Greensboro-area religion calendar

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:30:15 -0500

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.

Decision on how governments handle prayer expected in Dec.

"Winston-Salem Journal" — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:43:21 -0500

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.

Forsyth suit could affect prayers in Guilford

"Gerald Witt ()" — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500

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 regularly allow prayer before public meetings, and they often reference Christianity more than other religions.

Local attorney leads renowned Jewish group

"Nancy H. McLaughlin ()" — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500

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

Billy Graham Library closing for renovations

"The Associated Press" — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:18:28 -0500

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 Lauren Horton says plans include audio improvements. Horton says the sounds from various exhibits are bleeding together.

A few affect the lives of many

"Peggy Longmire ()" — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:03:57 -0500

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 population.

Church rummage, bake sale to help restore organ

"Jennifer Atkins Brown ()" — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:01:01 -0500

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.

Holocaust survivor to bear witness in Greensboro

"Nancy H. McLaughlin ()" — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500

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.

Urban Ministry calls for aid at overflow shelters

"Nancy H. McLaughlin ()" — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500

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 executive director Mike Aiken is putting out a call for volunteers who can help again this winter.

First Presbyterian's Fall Fest benefits church projects

"Carolyn Booth ()" — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500

Today

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

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:33:19 -0500

SATURDAY

Annual Gospel Fest at Greensboro College tonight

"Staff Reports" — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:32:23 -0500

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 college campus. The event is free and open to the public.

Greensboro-area religion calendar

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:59:29 -0500

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 goods, crafts, hot dog/hamburger lunch. 292-6998.

Faith leaders to be honored for work on social justice

"Nancy H. McLaughlin ()" — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0400

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.

Churches, Hospice remember departed Sunday

"Nancy H. McLaughlin ()" — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0400

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 times. More than 80 area churches are joining Hospice of the Piedmont (www.hospice-careconnection.org ) in the observance.