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Pastor Ron Bridgewater of East Columbus Christian Church sees the big screen as a medium with a big message.

NEW YORK — Even as Catholic dogma continues to repudiate same-sex marriage and gender transition, one of the most prominent religious orders in the United States — the Jesuits — is strengthening a unique outreach program for LGBTQ+ Catholics.

With its digital homage to the late Paul Harvey’s “So God Made a Farmer” soliloquy, the “God Made Trump” video drew roars of support at key Iowa rallies for Donald Trump.

A Christian church in Ohio filed a federal religious liberty lawsuit last week after its pastor was charged with violating city ordinances when he opened up the sanctuary around the clock for homeless people and others to find shelter.

Violin teacher Laura Andrews sometimes worries soon after her students first begin rehearsing the pieces she has assigned them for a recital or concert.

Services and studies

As America’s second-oldest Lutheran college, Roanoke College in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley proclaims that it is “never sectarian” in outlook, while maintaining that “critical thinking and spiritual growth” are essential.

NEW YORK — The basement synagogue that was the scene of a brawl last week between worshippers and New York City police has a long and storied connection with a Brooklyn rabbi who led a global movement and remains revered three decades since his death.

LOGANSPORT — Since October, Main Street Community Church Pastor Doug Thomas and pastoral assistant Michelle Remley have been visiting Fairview Elementary School. Each week, they not only spend time with students, but also lend an ear to listen to whatever may be on their mind.