Defiance community church service set for Memorial Day weekend
Two veterans groups and a local church are teaming up for the annual community Memorial Day... More
- By JACK PALMERpalmer@crescent-news.com
Local Religion
Bishop Blair announces new priest appointments in region
Bishop Leonard Blair of the Catholic Diocese of Toledo has announced several new pastoral... More
Rural Continental's North Mt. Zion Church is small, but mighty
For the past 156 years, the spirit of God's love, Christian fellowship and support for missions... More
- By JACK PALMER palmer@crescent-news.com
Defiance area Church events, 5/18/12
Rummage and Bake Sale -- Faith Tabernacle, 270 Harding St., today until 6 p.m., Saturday, 8:30... More
St. Clair, Missouri, Pastor's bisexuality prompts softball league boycott
The new pastor at St. John United Church of Christ in the eastern Missouri town of St. Clair... More
County commission won't reinstate Christian prayer
The Reno County Commission will end its long tradition of offering mostly Christian prayer before... More
Catholic university in Ohio drops student health insurance over contraception coverage
A Roman Catholic university in eastern Ohio says it will drop student health insurance partly... More
Local church takes ministry "to the streets"
Following the lead of Jesus Christ, a local church plans to take its ministry to the community... More
- By JACK PALMER palmer@crescent-news.com
Christian country singer to give benefit concert
An energetic and inspirational 18-year-old Christian/country singer will perform a benefit... More
- By JACK PALMER palmer@crescent-news.com
Blessing the animals
Evansport United Methodist Church will host its third annual Blessing of the Animals event on May... More
Local diocese holds mass for home school students and families
Hundreds of homeschooled students and their families from across the diocese will celebrate the... More
Church Events
4th Annual "No More Stress Just Happiness" Workshop -- 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St.,... More
Franklin, Skaggs among new inductees for Gospel Music Hall of Fame
Aretha Franklin is one of six people who will be inducted into the Hall on Aug. 14 in Tennessee.... More
Church of Christ lectureship features four speakers
Defiance, Oakwood and Paulding Churches of Christ will hold their fifth annual Northwest Ohio... More
Civic appreciaton/prayer luncheon held in Paulding
Emmanuel Baptist Church in Paulding hosted its fifth annual Civic Appreciation/National Day of... More
National Day of Prayer observed in Defiance
Targeting seven areas of influence in community life, Defiance Regional Ministers Association... More
- By JACK PALMER palmer@crescent-news.com
Church events, 5/4/12
Free Lunch and Afternoon of Laughter With Christian Comedian -- Galilee Baptist Church, 1544... More
Michigan caucus backs 'Judeo-Christian' beliefs
A prayer caucus being formed in the Michigan Legislature that specifically endorses... More
Special program on drug abuse and human trafficking presented
Independence United Methodist Church hosted a special program on drug abuse and human trafficking... More
Oakwood outdoor prayer
The Oakwood Area National Day of Prayer service was held Thursday noon outside the village town... More
Church events, 4-27-12
"Triple S" Dinner (Soup, Salad, Sundae Bar) -- Union Chapel Church of God fellowship hall,... More
New C-N photo policy in effect
The Crescent-News religion section has a new photo policy regarding submitted photos. Before any... More
Voice of the Martyrs head dies amid abuse allegation
Police in Oklahoma are investigating whether the executive director of an international Christian... More
David Yount column, 4-27-12: The Bible is how God chose to speak to humankind
Whereas dictionaries and encyclopedias are alphabetized for easy reference, the reader of... More
Methodists to weigh gay issues again at General Conference
Delegates to the General Conference of the United Methodist Church that started Wednesday in... More
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