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Topeka artist creates a lifelike statue of Saint Teresa of Calcutta for Catholic church

Topeka’s Harmony Kings to present 54th anniversary gospel concert Sunday night

Groundbreaking for new parish hall to highlight Mater Dei church bazaar this weekend

Church to hold Reformation discussion Wednesday night

A panel discussion commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation will take place Wednesday night at a west Topeka church.... Read more

MIDWAY: Cair Paravel football

At Topeka’s Cair Paravel Latin School, there’s ‘nothing separate’ between faith and football

Wakarusa church to hold annual bean feed on Saturday

Hundreds expected to attend celebration of 500th anniversary of Protestant Reformation

The Associated Press

Kansas author talks about future of rural churches

MOUNDRIDGE — A Kansas pastor has written a book that focuses on what rural churches can and must do to stay alive.... Read more

Silver Lake church to hold 91st annual Harvest Home celebration

Local Baha’is to gather for celebration of 200th birthday of religion’s prophet-founder

Assisting Topeka’s immigrants: Focus turns to dreamers and other young immigrants affected by recent policy changes

Topeka religion roundup: Open Arms Outreach aims to help veterans return to ‘normal’

Three cohabitating congregations overcome racial, community differences

Greek out: Food festival set

The Associated Press

A bishop from Kansas is new head of the Diocese of Tucson

TUCSON, Ariz. — A bishop from Kansas is the new head of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson.

Motorcyclist who found faith after life of crime organizes local ministry

Stone’s Folly weekend set for this weekend

Faith leaders act as liaisons after police shooting in East Topeka

Religion roundup: Chicken-and-noodle dinner served Saturday

Shawnee Heights United Methodist Church, 6020 S.E. 44th, will have its annual chicken-and-homemade-noodle dinner, country store and bakery from 3 to 7... Read more

Newsboys will bring their ‘Big Church Night Out!’ tour to Topeka Thursday

Members of Temple Beth Sholom cast away sins in Rosh Hashanah ceremony

Several artists to display artwork at Reformation 500 art event Friday, Sept. 22 in Topeka

Topeka religion roundup: High Holy Days to begin on Wednesday

World-renowned pianist to play in Topeka to commemorate 500th anniversary of Protestant Reformation

City of Topeka seeks to partner with local churches for children’s after-school snack program

The Associated Press

Vandals cut cross off Lawrence church

Catholic church in Gardner under investigation for alleged financial wrongdoing

Churches to gather for ‘Worship in the Park’ on Sunday at Gage Park

Holy Smokin’ Jamboree expected to draw more than 5,000 to Mother Teresa Catholic Church

Church program to focus on older-adult issues

Topeka religion roundup: Miami gospel group to perform Saturday

Topeka author writes and illustrates Christian children’s books

At Home: Avoiding first-time homebuyer mistakes

Nomaan Merchant

On Muslim holiday, Houston’s mosques open to Harvey evacuees

Wabaunsee’s historic Beecher Bible and Rifle Church to have annual Settler’s Day program

Worthy of restoration: Old Prairie Town continues effort to preserve the Rev. Charles Sheldon’s legacy

Topeka religion roundup: Organist in concert Sunday afternoon at Grace Cathedral

Religious leader: Voter suppression laws desecrating graves of voting rights advocates

Topeka’s Grace Cathedral a destination location for classical performers from all over the world

Leader of Poor People’s Campaign to speak Monday in Topeka

German pastor travels to Kansas to view Monday’s eclipse

Trinity Presbyterian Church names new pastor

Program on Robert E. Lee turns testy at Shepherd’s Center of Topeka

Executive director of Jews for Jesus to speak at Topeka church

Topeka’s New Mount Zion offers up free haircuts to students heading back to school

A special gathering: Topeka iCare Mass designed for people with disabilities

Faith remains strong in small Kansas town

Religion roundup: Former Topekan Betty Gilkey to be honored for years of service to community, church

Katherine Burgess

Kansas pastors juggle day job, ministry

WICHITA — Chad Gilstrap says his schedule is packed. On Sundays, he leads worship and pastors at Redemption Church. But being co-pastor... Read more

Connecting congregations: stained-glass window finds new home at First United Methodist Church

Oakland churches to gather for ‘Summer Sing’ on Sunday night

The Associated Press

Scott Kallal, Catholic priest, charged in Kansas with child sex crimes

A Topeka man has a pocket-sized card he wants to give every law enforcement officer in the country

Greg Varney, longtime pastor of Topeka’s Light of the World, remembered at service Wednesday

The Associated Press

Father Scott Kallal, Kansas priest, suspended as conduct probe unfolds

Religion calendar: Topeka church to hold free art camp for kids

Annual ’100 Women in White’ service to feature various styles of hats on Sunday

Artwork provides glimpse into Topeka painter’s faith

Sabetha church gets ready to ‘Rock the Ridge’

Religion roundup: Jewish culture at Topeka library, farmers market this weekend

Southern Baptists offer yard work, gospel message to East Topeka residents

Religion roundup: Patriotic music concerts held this week

Topeka native the Rev. Tim Haberkorn celebrates 25 years in priesthood

Religion roundup: Kansas Mennonite Men’s Chorus to perform free concert Sunday

Topeka’s Central Congregational Church finds buyer for historic building

Church to offer Zacharias simulcast on answering atheism

Amid uproar, Southern Baptists condemn ‘alt-right’ movement

Topeka religion event roundup: Lifepoint Church to hold Surge Conference

Still singing after all these years: Topekan, 92, to be honored for 65 years in church choir

Christian music singer-songwriter Mark Schultz returns to Topeka for Friday night concert

Religion round up: Armouraires Quartet traveling in concert

Youth choir from Georgia to perform

An original musical titled “Love Story,” focusing on God’s love and how people are called to share it, will be presented at... Read more

Muslims begin Ramadan observance

At Home: Organize kitchen with Julia Child-style pegboard

Longtime organizer of Topeka’s Germanfest reflects on history of service, commitment to church

Katherine Burgess

Kansas churches get creative with baptisteries

The poet of the piano: At 74, Don Wyrtzen still making Christian music

Christian-country singer Pete Whitebird to start new church on Saturday in Topeka

C-J Extra: Former KDOT manager now driving small Topeka church

Religion roundup: Peter Lewis Whitebird to start new church

Pastor, 77, holding forth at Highland Park church

Phil Anderson: Remembering my Mom on Mother’s Day

Mormon church severs some of its ties to the Boy Scouts

Composer Don Wyrtzen to present concert Sunday night

Don Wyrtzen’s love for music started when he was a boy growing up in New Jersey in the 1940s.... Read more

Topeka native Mitch McVicker, a musical nomad, is returning

Topeka religion roundup: Award-winning hip-hop artist Lacrae to play at Sharefest

Topekans gather for prayer service in response to recent shootings

Free downtown concert with Grammy winner Lecrae to cap off 11th annual Sharefest on Saturday

In wake of Topeka shootings, prayer service to be held Wednesday at Antioch Baptist Church

The Associated Press

Catholic university in Kansas plans LGBTQ group

Temple Beth Sholom serving up 52nd annual Blintze Brunch

Katherine Burgess

Wichita group follows church model without religion

C-J Extra: Blintze Brunch celebrates Jewish food, culture in Topeka

JUMP group to gather for ‘Night of Justice’

State representative to speak at Topeka church’s men’s program

Topeka churches’ paths intersect in transition

Katherin Burgess

Wichita men pray before Eucharist overnight for 33 years

At Home: Response line answers gardeners’ questions

What plants thrive in shade? When should a lilac bush be trimmed? What is this rusty substance on my green beans? What... Read more

Despite overnight rain, four Topeka churches gather for Easter sunrise service at Old Prairie Town and Ward-Meade Park

Nepali translator will speak in Topeka

A Wycliffe Associates banquet will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, April 24, at Western Hills Baptist Church, 2900 S.W. Auburn Road.... Read more

“Psalm 51” cantata to debut during Sunday service at First Presbyterian Church

Musical productions highlight Holy Week

An ages-old story with modern-day applications

Unity Church to hold annual Spring Fling on Sunday

Unity Church of Christianity, 9126 S.W. 10th, will have its annual Spring Fling Festival from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 9.

Still passionate after all these years: Christian music singer to perform Sunday in Lawrence

Brian Free and Assurance, a top southern gospel group, to perform at Berryton United Methodist Church

On ‘The Road’ again: Topeka church presents ‘The Road to Calvary’ for 45th year

Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church has fish dinners as scheduled, despite unexpected death of one of the event’s chief organizers

‘Youth Explosion’ highlights church anniversary

Nicole Winfield

Pope Francis begs forgiveness for church’s role in Rwanda genocide

Topeka and KC groups will perform at old-time gospel concert

An old-time gospel music concert is set for 6 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, 2222 S.E. Madison.... Read more

Randy Stonehill, Christian rock pioneer, comes to Topeka on Wednesday

Purim carnival a time for serious fun in Topeka

Did general’s prayer breakfast remarks go too far? An advocacy group wants her fired

Military leader shares how faith influences her leadership style at 56th annual Kansas Prayer Breakfast

Topeka-based Global Missions Ministries collects items to send to hurricane victims in Haiti

Topeka's First Baptist Church marks 160th anniversary

Jeffrey Collins

Prosecutors gone from jobs after AP report on church abuse

Irish Fest to go on as scheduled — with a few adjustments — on Saturday in downtown Topeka

Stirring the Coffee: Senate chaplain sings God’s praise

Getting an early jump on St. Patrick’s Day

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