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First Presbyterian prepping to celebrate its 200th anniversary throughout the year

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Granted, Pastor Felipe Martinez acknowledges that anniversary celebrations highlight hallmarks of the past.

Christians’ Lenten traditions of reflection, repentance vary

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The 40-day period of repentance and fasting traditionally observed by members of Christian denominations in preparation for Easter began on Wednesday with Ash Wednesday.

Religion news – Feb. 10

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Services and studies

Big screen, big message: ‘Ordinary Angels’ to spread wings at YES Cinema

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

Jesuits bolster outreach initiative to LGBTQ+ Catholics

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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.

Terry Mattingly: Life inside the ‘God made Trump’ matrix

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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.

Pastor, small Ohio city tussle over 24/7 homeless ministry

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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.

Getting in tune: Andrews Strings Studio students prep for Fridays@First spotlight

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

Religion news – Jan. 27

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Services and studies

Terry Mattingly: Can Christian colleges ‘keep the faith’ in modern America?

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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.