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Binkley Baptist Church's new minister passes his first test

It's a given. When you move to Chapel Hill, you expect to be questioned closely about your basketball loyalties. And the new preacher at Binkley Baptist was no exception. Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Notable

Jane Preyer of Chapel Hill has been elected vice chair of the statewide board of directors of the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits. Published: Oct. 28, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Group honors local women

Ruth Messinger, CEO of the American Jewish World Service, and two local women, Susan Springer, outgoing president of the Durham Literacy Center, and Sharon Weber, longtime volunteer with Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill, will be honored with the "Woman of Valor/Spirit Award" on Sunday, Nov. Published: Oct. 28, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Local churches join '350' climate change effort

On Saturday, Oct. 24, congregations around the country, including Chapel Hill's United Church and Chapel of the Cross, will ring their church bell 350 times to draw attention to that important number: 350 parts per million of carbon dioxide. Published: Oct. 21, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Celebration marks Jewish Center groundbreaking

The Durham/Chapel Hill Jewish Community will break ground on the new $7 million Charlotte and Dick Levin Jewish Community Center on Sunday, Oct. 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. at 1935 W. Cornwallis Road in Durham. Published: Oct. 14, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Food pantry struggles to meet growing need

The Take and Eat Food Pantry of North Chatham, with dozens of combined volunteer efforts to provide food for eligible neighbors, has been challenged recently to meet client needs. Published: Oct. 7, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

All creatures great and small invited to church

The feast of St. Francis of Assisi is on Oct. 4, and this year it falls on a Sunday. St. Published: Sep. 30, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Prison Ministry chaplain to preach

Caroline Craig Proctor, executive director and chaplain of the Presbyterian Prison Ministry, will preach at Chapel in the Pines Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 10:30 a.m. Published: Sep. 23, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Benefit concert brings Bible and bluegrass together

An unlikely collaboration between an Old Testament scholar and a bluegrass artist on environmental issues will be unveiled for the first time in the Triangle area at a special benefit concert on Sunday, Sept. Published: Sep. 16, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Creation Cycle series marks season of Pentecost

During the season of Pentecost, the Chapel of the Cross, 304 E. Franklin St., is observing a liturgical Creation Cycle each Sunday from Sept. 13 through Oct. 11 from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Published: Sep. 9, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Humanistic Judaism group to hold open house Aug. 30

Kol Haskalah: A Humanistic Jewish Congregation, formerly known as the Triangle Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, is the only congregation of its kind in the Triangle. Now in its eighth year, the congregation is home to more than 50 families. Along Published: Aug. 12, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

What I heard in church this summer

Anybody gone church, synagogue or temple visiting this summer? I have. If you had chosen to attend the 11 a.m. service at Duke University Chapel a couple of Sundays ago, you could have heard the Rev. Bil Lepp, guest minister, who is the five-time cha Published: Aug. 5, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Mount Carmel to celebrate Southern gospel music

Mount Carmel Baptist Church will host its fourth annual celebration of Southern gospel music on Sunday, Aug. 2, at 4 p.m. Published: Jul. 29, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

How to get the most out of a visit to Duke Chapel

Although Chapel Hill and Durham have lots of tourist attractions, an informal survey suggests that among the top draws in the Triangle are Duke Chapel and Duke Gardens. Officials at both places estimate that more than 300,000 visitors from all over t Published: Jul. 22, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Local pastor celebrates milestone with mission trip

The pastor of Lystra Baptist Church will mark her big 5-0 birthday this week and she's celebrating with a couple of unusual events. Published: Jul. 15, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Members of church for homeless offer dinner

A gastronomic experience to remember has been set for Saturday, July 11, when four folks from the Open Table ministry will show off their culinary talents. Published: Jul. 8, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

University United Methodist invites 'Anybody' to sing

Church newsletters are a permanent fixture on my reading list. They are usually the last thing I grab from the reading table before I blow out the candle at night. I'm not suggesting that reading these newsletters will put you to sleep, but I have be Published: Jul. 1, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

New church bishop Willimon hasn't lost his edge

The wisecracking bishop of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church will be talking about his new book "Who Will Be Saved" during a visit to Durham on June 28, but his main reason for coming is to preach at the 11 a.m. service Published: Jun. 24, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Finding the rhythm in women's drum circle

Give a young child the lid to the old stew pot and a wooden spoon and soon you have a percussion section right there under the kitchen table. The tendency to drum and to set up patterns of rhythm may well be a common characteristic of those of us who Published: Jun. 17, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Local youth choir takes its celebration on the road

The Youth Choir at University United Methodist Church will take its show on the road when it performs "Celebrate the Vision" in the Pacific Northwest June 14-22. Published: Jun. 10, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

The death of a man who had no home but many friends

About a dozen people, but no family members, attended a memorial service last Saturday morning for Raymond Denno, 43, a homeless man who died in the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 20. Published: Jun. 3, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Symposium to explore liberal Christianity and social ethics

Gary Dorrien, a major voice in contemporary American religion, is the keynote speaker at the Seymour Symposium, an annual event at Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive. Published: May. 27, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Prominent pastors celebrate 30 years at United Church

Richard and Jill Edens, co-pastors of the United Church of Chapel Hill, were honored last Sunday on their 30th anniversary at the local church, which has grown from about 150 members when the couple arrived in the spring of 1979 to 850 members who no Published: May. 20, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Event features expert who considers Shroud of Turin 'probably authentic'

The Shroud of Turin, said to be the single most studied artifact in human history, is the topic for a special presentation by Alex Denson today at Durham's Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3639 Old Chapel Hill Road. Published: May. 13, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Local ceremonies will observe National Day of Prayer

The National Day of Prayer on Thursday will be observed by people of faith across the country. The event in Chapel Hill, the second year an observation has been held on the UNC campus, will begin at noon at McCorkle Place, the lawn area between Frank Published: May. 6, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Documentary focuses on artist who portrays the Divine

Sometimes a picture can open a door that words can only describe. Published: Apr. 29, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Fellowship finds common ground in a love of writing

The annual book and plant sale coming up on Saturday, May 2, at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will feature not only thousands of used books (more than 4,000 in years past) donated by the congregation to its annual fundraising event, but Published: Apr. 22, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Cats take center stage for church fundraiser

This may be the perfect chance for a crusty old Tom cat with notched ears and bald patches on his back to flex his muscles in front of a crowd, or for a fine specimen of a Maine Coon or an American Domestic to strut her stuff for the judge. Published: Apr. 15, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Clearing out attics, basements and closets to benefit those in need

Plans are under way for the 47th annual ABC (Attic, Basement and Closet) Sale at the Chapel of the Cross. Published: Apr. 8, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Art exhibit to focus on sacred aspects of life

University United Methodist Church, 150 E. Franklin St., will feature the art work of Carol Buxton Hamon in an exhibit now through May at the Intersections: Sacred Arts Gallery on the main floor of the church. Published: Apr. 1, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story


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