Stories tagged with "Faith & Values"

Shepherd center works to break cycle of poverty by Vic Ryckaert

The roots of Shepherd Community Center, says its director, lie in a banquet. Jay Height, head of the faith-based organization on the Near Eastside, said the idea arose 25 years ago... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Faith & Values

When there's cash flow, churches aren't 1st choice by indystar

Never mind the homeless lining up for food at East 51st Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. Never mind high vacancy rates at nearby office towers caused by companies... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Faith & Values

Religion in public schools is focus of Washington Twp. session by Robert King

Washington Twp. session explains how courts have ruled in various scenarios What would you do, as a public school principal, if some former Colts players want to give a strong... – Nov 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Faith & Values

Veterans Sunday is way to say thanks by Betsy Reason

Noblesville church’s annual event honors military personnel On Sunday, Noblesville United Methodist Church will express appreciation to men and women who have served the... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Faith & Values

It's time to change the way we view the role of the clergy by indystar

A Lutheran pastor was fuming. “I can’t believe the number of clergy who think they are entitled to jobs,” she said. Whether they are newly ordained or veterans... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Faith & Values

Church helps out at home by Bill Mccleery

After projects elsewhere, Calvary Temple turns attention to local agencies that need help This summer, congregants at Calvary Temple reflected on the attention they were giving to... – Oct 31, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Faith & Values

New world may be outside congregational walls, says Tom Ehrich by indystar

Before I could send out an essay about a favorite street in Manhattan, I needed photographs. On a Sunday morning when I should have been in church, I went out with my camera into a... – Oct 31, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Faith & Values

Christ Temple to mark 100 years by Betsy Reason

It was one of country’s first integrated churches, pastor says Christ Temple Apostolic Faith Assembly is spreading the Gospel while reaching out to neighbors in need. Pastor... – Oct 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Faith & Values

Hard work goes on after leaders leave by indystar

“So what do you think of Obama?” asked my sister, as we sat around after a lovely birthday dinner. I had an opinion, of course. I grew up in a family where having... – Oct 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Faith & Values

Fishers church remains small, social by Betsy Reason

‘Small but mighty’ Bethlehem UMC is celebrating 165 years FISHERS, Ind. — When a fellow member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church is out of town or ill, Susan... – Oct 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Faith & Values

Small groups can make churches healthier, says Tom Ehrich by indystar

If I could wish one thing for today’s churches, it wouldn’t be further perfecting of Sunday worship. We already spend more than half of our resources providing one hour... – Oct 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Faith & Values

Spirituality in trying times by Bill Mccleery

Professor examines how politics, violence and religion relate David Carlson, who has taught religious studies at Franklin College since 1978, has long been interested in topics... – Oct 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Faith & Values

At 175, Salem is 'a happy church' by Betsy Reason

ZIONSVILLE, Ind. — Salem United Methodist Church sits on top of a knoll on Fishback Creek, along a curving road about three miles west of Zionsville. Worshippers assemble in... – Oct 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Faith & Values

Congregations much reach out to addicted, Ehrich says by indystar

NEW YORK At 10:30 p.m., after a drive upstate to look at colleges, I returned a borrowed car to Greenwich Village, threaded my way through reeling and raucous revelers, and boarded... – Oct 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Faith & Values

Pub Theology conveys Christian message in Broad Ripple by Robert King

Pub Theology reaches out to 20-somethings where they are — at a tavern in Broad Ripple — with a rock band’s message about God The tap is open, and the beer flows at C.T. Peppers.... – Sep 27, 2009 at 1:12 AM in Faith & Values

Lutheran 'reformers' decide to wait a year by Robert King

Group opposed to ELCA’s policies on gays will work on a recommendation; others ready to split from church now FISHERS, Ind. — Some came looking for a clean and fast... – Sep 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Faith & Values

Conservative Lutherans organize after vote on gays by indystar

FISHERS, Ind. — Conservative members of the nation’s largest Lutheran denomination voted Saturday to spend the next 12 months deciding whether to split from the church... – Sep 26, 2009 at 6:15 PM in Faith & Values

Same-sex issue splits Lutherans by Robert King

At meeting in Fishers, minister advises forming new ‘free-standing synod’ The leader of a reform group within the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America said the... – Sep 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Faith & Values

Jesus was an opener of doors for all by indystar

NEW YORK Still wrestling with fatigue from a three-day business trip, I made the 13-block walk to the Church of St. Paul&St. Andrew, on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, where... – Sep 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Faith & Values

Rosh Hashanah observances adapt to 21st century by Robert King

One online Jewish community will stream video of a Rosh Hashanah service that purposefully omits a Torah reading about Abraham’s test of faith deemed too dangerous in an age... – Sep 19, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Faith & Values