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Nativity defies logic

During this season of the year, it’s a good time to slow down and read the Bible story of Jesus’


Torah studies

Torah studies VILLA MARIA, PA. “Torah Studies for Christians” will be presented by Rabbi Saul


Diversity in faith

By Barbara Corbellini Duarte Tribune News Service On the eighth night of Hanukkah, Shelly


Valley overflowed with losses, discoveries in 2015

Among the Top 10 news stories of 2015 chosen by Vindy editors and staff were the General Assembly voting to give control over the long-failing Youngstown school system to a CEO; sewer overflows after heavy June rain caused a massive fish kill in Lake Newport; and Corinne Gump, 10, and her grandparents died in a fire for which Robert Seman, the boyfriend of Corinne’s mother, was indicted on arson charges. The indictment came the same day Seman was to stand trial on charges he raped Corinne.


new year’s eve and new year’s day services at area churches

Here is a listing of services at area churches for New Year’s Eve, Thursday, Dec. 31, and Friday,


Blue Christmas services address feelings of sadness and loss

Scripture passages provide hope


Send newsletter to the Religion desk

Send newsletter to the Religion desk All churches, synagogues, mosques and ministries are invited


voices of faith q & a

The Kansas City Star (TNS) Q. If you could celebrate Christmas in a different country, what would


Milton church members create shining Nativity for season of light

The end result makes the hours of unpacking Christmas items, decorating trees, arranging poinsettias, fluffing greenery and positioning the Nativity set worthwhile.


Hubbard children's choir at St. Pat's Christmas Eve

Members of the children’s choir at St. Patrick Church in Hubbard hold candles as they walk down the aisle during a practice for Christmas Eve Mass. The third- through eighth-graders will sing at Thursday’s 4 p.m. service.


Celebrate the Prince of Peace

Christmas will be different this year because the worldwide level of anxiety is unsettling.


Blue Christmas

Blue Christmas MINERAL RIDGE A Blue Christmas service is planned at 5 p.m. Sunday at First


Unity in Christ

By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Demonstrating unity in Christ, four United


christmas services at valley churches

Here is a listing of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services open to the public at area churches.


Bishop Murry designates Pilgrim Churches in diocese

Visitors can gain plenary indulgence