Religion
By the Book: Forgiveness is good for the soul
A couple of years ago, I was invited to speak to a group of parents in a program at Grace Episcopal Church in Anniston. I’ve been back several times since, including this past week.
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Religion roundtable: What are the elements of a good life?
Area faith leaders answer your questions.
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What’s in a name?
Lee Shafer has gotten used to the question. As rector for Grace Episcopal Church in Anniston, Shafer has watched people politely struggle with how to address her. In the Episcopal Church, as within the Catholic Church, male clergy are often referred to as “Father.” Thus the curious question arises … what to say when your priest is female?
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Religion roundtable: “A dispute in my congregation bothers me; should I stay or go?”
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Area faith leaders answer your questions.
By the Book: No hugs are like mom’s hugs
by Anthony Cook
acook@annistonstar.com
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Jesus said to Mary, “Woman, behold thy son.” And to his disciple he said, “Behold thy mother.” (John 19:26-27)
Saying the prayer for millions: Alabama minister to give invocation at today’s NASCAR race
by Bran Strickland
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TALLADEGA — The Sunday congregations at Union Hill Baptist Church vary. Not by much, between 80 and 95 people will show up for the worship services, pastor Rob Lightsey said.
Into Africa: She gave away everything she owned and headed for the slums of Uganda
by Brett Buckner
Special to The Star
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Staci Bence’s friends thought she was crazy. Some even quietly suggested having her committed. Looking back, Bence was committed — but she wasn’t crazy. She was choosing to follow what she believed was God’s calling.
Religion roundtable: Why are there so many different Christian denominations?
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By the Book: An address for the national day of prayer
by Anthony Cook
acook@annistonstar.com
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I had the honor and privilege of delivering the keynote address Thursday at the city of Jacksonville’s recognition of the National Day of Prayer.
Christian Women’s Job Corps helps locals with fashion show
by Sherry Kughn
skughn@annistonstar.com
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Women in Calhoun County have a friend if they are ever in need — the Christian Women’s Job Corps (CWJC), a ministry of the Calhoun Baptist Association.
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