(RNS) — The Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow has always been bothered by Advent’s emphasis on the imagery of light and darkness. For at least the last decade, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) pastor has been ...

Even a “House of the Lord” needs to go through a planning commission. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints wants its planned Heber Valley Temple to glow like the faith’s other temples ...

I write liturgical songs, both music and words, and a few years ago I did a project centered on the Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany cycle. There were many classic themes to explore—hope, waiting, ...

OHIOVILLE, Pa. — A Beaver County congregation is determined to rebuild after a historic church went up in flames. The building was destroyed but parishioners with New Salem Presbyterian Church still ...

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