This summer young adults ages 18 to 29 can explore the teachings of Tibetan Buddhism within Western at Sravasti Abbey, a Buddhist monastic community in Newport. During the Young Adults: Exploring Buddhism 2012 residential program, guests will be fully integrated into the Sravasti community and will learn meditation, participate in Dharma teachings …
Read More »Emily Knapp
The Memorial Celebration for Emily Knapp will be Sunday, April 15th at 2 PM at Colville United Church of Christ Tracy SimmonsTracy Simmons is an award-winning journalist specializing in religion reporting and digital entrepreneurship. In her approximate 20 years on the religion beat, Simmons has tucked a notepad in her …
Read More »Poll shows Christianity good for the poor, bad for sex
Americans feel the “Christian faith” has a positive impact on help for the poor and raising children with good morals, according to a new poll, but it gets a bad rap on its impact on sexuality in society. In a new study conducted by Grey Matter Research, more than 1,000 …
Read More »BRIEF: Christian singer Fernando Ortega coming to Lincoln Center
Christian singer Fernando Ortega will performin Spokane on April 26. Ortega, known for his contemporary sound and interpretation of traditional Christian hymns, will sing at The Lincoln Center. Although tickets are free, a request for donations will be made at the show. Proceeds go toward Christ Kitchen and Christ Clinic. …
Read More »Gay BYU students say ‘It Gets Better’ on Mormon campus
PROVO, Utah — For young people struggling to come to terms with being gay and Mormon, 22 Brigham Young University students have a message: “It gets better.” Lesbian, gay and bisexual students at BYU and some of their straight allies released a video on YouTube on Friday (April 6), adding …
Read More »BRIEF: Churches to host giant book sale
Manito Presbyterian Church and First Presbyterian Church will hold their 10th annual Colossal Book Sale April 14 and 15 at First Presbyterian. The sale will be April 14 from 1 – 5 p.m. and April 15 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. More than 20 tables full of books, both …
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