Another attack leaves US Muslims fearing backlash

By ERIC GORSKI

As word spread that a gunman had opened fire at Fort Hood leaving a trail of carnage, a chilling realization swept across the U.S. Muslim community: He has an Islamic name.

Nov 07, 2009 | 9:30 am

Religion calendar (Nov. 7)

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Surviving the Holidays: Healing Hearts Ministries will present a class, "Surviving the Holidays After Separation or Divorce," from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Monday at Oak Creek Christian Center, 5775 Columbus St. S.E., Albany. It is geared for those going through a separation, divor…

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Corvallis church collects gifts for world's needy children

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Corvallis Nazarene Life Center is preparing to serve as a collection point for Operation Christmas Child this month.

Nov 07, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

Correction: Rick Warren-Reader's Digest story

In a Nov. 4 story about the end of a publishing partnership between pastor Rick Warren and Reader's Digest, The Associated Press erroneously reported that subscriptions to the Purpose Driven Connection totaled 2,500 to 5,000 per month. Subscriptions were growing by 2,500 to 5,000 per mont…

Nov 06, 2009 | 12:50 pm

Mosques step up security after Fort Hood rampage

U.S. mosques fearful of a backlash after the shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas are stepping up security.

Nov 06, 2009 | 11:00 am

Rick Warren, Reader's Digest part ways on project

By The Associated Press

A joint publishing venture between influential pastor Rick Warren and Reader's Digest magazine has collapsed less than a year after it was announced with great fanfare.

Nov 05, 2009 | 6:45 am

Religion News in Brief

By The Associated Press

An Ohio village's Christmas parade has been canceled amid concerns over possible lawsuits, expected protests and logistical problems.

Nov 04, 2009 | 8:30 am

Gone to the dogs: LA church starts pet service

By GILLIAN FLACCUS

When the Rev. Tom Eggebeen took over as interim pastor at Covenant Presbyterian Church three years ago, he looked around and knew it needed a jump start.

Nov 04, 2009 | 6:50 am

Dates pack nutrients

By Jo Marshall, Relish Magazine contributor

Dates are the fruit of the date palm. The tree hails from the desert oases of Northern Africa or the Persian Gulf and has a history so long experts can't pinpoint its exact origins - the earliest carvings from Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations show dates were already a well-establis…

Nov 03, 2009 | 7:35 pm | Loading…

Fresh Sheet: Oregon State’s food pantry service in growing demand

By Chris Peterson, For the Gazette-Times

Hard times have meant more people seeking help from food banks across the country. Benton County is no different - not even at Oregon State University. Emergency Food Pantry opened there in March to serve students and nonstudents living near campus whose income qualifies them for help. Th…

Nov 03, 2009 | 7:35 pm | Loading…

Chutney, pork make perfect pair

By Linda Gassenheimer, McClatchy Newspapers

Autumn brings an array of fruits and nuts to market, particularly fresh apples.

Nov 03, 2009 | 7:20 pm | Loading…

Internet believers: Pastors open online churches

By RACHEL ZOLL

Church volunteers greet visitors entering the lobby. The worship band begins its set and a pastor offers to pray privately with anyone during the service.

Nov 02, 2009 | 7:35 am

Defections, court fights test Scientology

By ERIC GORSKI

The Church of Scientology is going through a difficult season.

Nov 01, 2009 | 11:10 am

Religion calendar (Oct. 31)

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Trunk or Treat: Grace Lutheran Church, 435 N.W. 21st St., will hold a Trunk or Treat and Tailgate Party in its parking lot three hours before Oregon State University game time today. Come in costume or not; decorate your vehicle's trunk; and bring treats for the children.…

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Evangelical leader Dobson leaving radio show

By ERIC GORSKI

James Dobson, the voice of conservative Christian group Focus on the Family, will no longer host its flagship radio broadcast and is cutting formal ties with the organization that he founded more than 30 years ago, the evangelical group said Friday.

Oct 30, 2009 | 1:05 pm

There’s no trick in these Halloween treats

By Jan Roberts-Dominguez, Gazette-Times columnist

With Halloween falling on a Saturday night this year, the party mood is high. Of course, parties mean party food. With the witching hour still several days away, you have plenty of time to plan a menu or at least the dish or two you've been asked to contribute to someone else's party. Thi…

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Researchers: Rural poor face 'double bind' with food

By Angela Yeager, OSU News and Communications

OSU study says people face tough choices between eating well and food bills

Oct 27, 2009 | 8:50 am | Loading…

Study seeks to target that 'ab flab'

By Angela Yeager, OSU News and Communications

Researcher says more than 60 percent of American women have 'abdominal obesity'

Oct 26, 2009 | 10:10 am | Loading…

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SC Episcopalians to distance from national church

By BRUCE SMITH

The Diocese of South Carolina voted Saturday to distance itself but not completely split from the national Episcopal Church because of church positions on same-sex unions and ordination of gays.

Oct 24, 2009 | 4:00 pm

Religion Calendar (Oct. 24)

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Captive Free West Coast: Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 2650 N.W. Highland Drive, will host Captive Free West Coast, a team of Youth Encounter, for an evening of music, worship and praise at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25. Captive Free is a group of six young men and wom…

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