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Bedford church reacts to changes in Presbyterian church

Starting July 10, Presbyterian churches can ordain gays to the church clergy. A topic of debate for the last 30 years.

07/10/2011 6:00 PM

Signs spring up in support of Danville's Temple Beth Sholom

Several signs of support dot the front lawn of Temple Beth Sholom in Danville on Thursday afternoon.

07/07/2011 8:12 PM
Chabad House expands its kosher hospitality, spiritual support

A planned expansion will help Chabad House welcome more UVa students, families of hospital patients and diners with kosher lifestyles.

06/26/2011 6:00 AM
INSIGHT: Remember thy father

OK, I know there are people out there who believe that Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Grandparents’ Day are just inventions of the card and flower industry.

06/17/2011 12:47 PM
INSIGHT: The 'Yum! That's good!' lemonade stand

Do you ever get sad about life? I do.

06/11/2011 7:00 AM
Old Powhatan Baptist celebrates 240th anniversary

Organized in 1771 and originally known as DuPuy's meeting house, the church took the Powhatan name when the county was formed in 1777.

05/23/2011 12:00 AM
Sacred Heart priest moving on

Nine years ago this month, the Rev. Charles Breindel arrived in Danville to take the helm of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School.

05/22/2011 9:08 PM
Roanoke man defends Judgment Day prediction

A Roanoke man defends the May 21st Judgment Day prediction.

05/20/2011 6:29 PM
INSIGHT: Why do bad things happen to good people?

Often I am asked, why do bad things happen to good people? This question, as a rule, will come from someone who is trying to make sense out of the illness or loss of someone whom they are close.

05/20/2011 1:05 PM
Faith & Values: Embrace letting go of the destructive

There is no slow way to do it. When you learn to swim, you must push back from shallow water and dare to go into the deep. No matter how much you practice and anticipate, the moment comes and there is no substitute.

05/14/2011 12:00 AM
INSIGHT: Destroyers and builders

I learned early in my life it is a lot easier to destroy something than it is to build something.

05/13/2011 6:45 PM
Bin Laden's death a tough subject for the pulpit

The killing of Osama bin Laden, a man who was America's face of evil for nearly a decade, left Christians, Jews and Muslims relieved, proud or even jubilant. For their religious leaders, it was sometimes hard to know just what to say.

05/09/2011 12:00 AM
Ministry earns national charter

The Piedmont Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers was presented with a charter Friday night at a ceremony held at Mary’s Diner on Piney Forest Road.

04/25/2011 8:22 PM
March for Jesus parade on Sunday in Danville

Churches and individuals are coming together in a “March for Jesus” parade in downtown Danville on Sunday. The public is invited.

04/13/2011 8:10 AM
Well-traveled evangelist had a humble start

If one didn’t catch the sulfuric whiff of brimstone around Second and Jefferson streets during the spring of 1934, it wasn’t for lack of trying.

03/14/2011 11:14 AM
Ten Commandments walk-out draws 200+ at Giles High School

Almost half of the students remained outside after the initial demonstration ended, despite pleas from the asst. principal

03/07/2011 4:16 PM
Teaching of Bible can be tricky task

Deciding context and then selecting a curriculum that is objective in nature are among the complexities.

03/07/2011 12:11 AM
Danville church joins mission to stop pornography

A local church has joined a worldwide movement to stop pornography by bringing awareness and open discussion of a problem that affects the people who not only create pornography, but also those who are addicted to it.

02/07/2011 8:04 AM
Bedford Co. woman's missionary trip to Egypt canceled

Bedford Co. woman was to be part of children's ministry training team, but got turned around in Raleigh

01/31/2011 5:24 PM
Law professor has unique view of faith

I am reluctant to share how faith shapes how I live my life, or how I want it to shape how I live my life, for fear of sounding like I am preaching. That is not what I want to do or even sound as if I want to do that.

01/01/2011 12:00 AM
INSIGHT: The joy of (creative) work

When I work I feel the pleasure of God, the God who created all things in goodness.

11/13/2010 6:59 AM
Lessons on God from surfing

During the 1960s there was nothing more exciting than surfing for a teenager: Beach Boys music, parties on the beach and fun, fun, fun.

07/17/2010 4:54 AM
Circuit preacher saddles up to make the rounds

BRISTOL – For seven years, Keith McGrew has led the Sunday services at three different Methodist churches every week. But Sunday, the pastor of Mary’s Chapel, Booher’s Chapel and Campground churches, all northwest of town, decided to shake things up.

06/07/2010 7:11 PM
Charlottesville church planning monastery

Between taking communion and singing hymns at Mass, the worshippers at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church kneeled, their heads lowered, in silence.

05/10/2010 4:56 PM