Reflections on many years of faithful service and loving fellowship
The members of the Paris First United Methodist Church celebrated 200 years of memories and mission work on Sunday, May 21, with friends and family members.
Among the congregation gathered for …
Local pastors, congregants and organizations from around the county joined together Thursday, May 4, to share breakfast and worship on the National Day of Prayer.
Originally observed July 4, …
CHRISMAN — A support group for families with special needs is organizing through the Chrisman United Methodist Church, 116 E. Monroe Avenue.
The first meeting is 5:30 p.m. April 13 and …
The First Christian Church of Paris is once again sponsoring Spring Break Free Movie at the Paris Theater.
The movie selected is “Land Before Time: A New Adventure is Born.” The …
Horace Baptist Church is hosting Reformers Unanimous Ministry director Dale Akin in a training seminar for ministry of addiction recovery.
The training is 1-5 p.m. April 22 in the church …
The monastery’s fate has been in question since Russia’s invasion in February 2022 has brought a series of crackdowns on the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, which has historical ties to Moscow.
Kyiv, Ukraine — Crowds of visitors have packed the dozens of services at Kyiv’s Monastery of the Caves in recent days to receive sacraments, pray and kiss holy relics of saints in the …
Vatican rejects centuries-old theory after backlash
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican on Thursday, March 30 responded to Indigenous demands and formally repudiated the “Doctrine of Discovery,” the theories backed by 15th-century …
Churches across Edgar County are preparing for Easter services, breakfasts and more
One of the most important celebrations of the Christian calendar is Easter.
The holiday celebrates the crucifixion, death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. For the devout, it is his conquering of …
Spanish is the most common non-English language spoken at home in the United States, but outside of the home, it is still hard for those who speak Spanish to find a church service in their native …
Horizon Health does not employ a full-time chaplain so pastors and ministers from the local area volunteer their time as chaplains. There are 18 chaplains on the roster with one primary and one …
The Presbyterian Church of Paris, 241 W. Court St., continues a tradition begun in 1994 of hosting a series of noon Lenten worship services for five consecutive Wednesdays, beginning March 1 and …
The lingering effects of COVID-19, combined with political polarization and an ever-shifting social landscape, have placed many churches in rural communities on the back foot. And yet, for Community …
