Atheist student groups flower on college campuses

By ERIC GORSKI

The sign sits propped on a wooden chair, inviting all comers: "Ask an Atheist."

Nov 21, 2009 | 11:05 am

Local religion calendar (Nov. 21)

By the Gazette-Times

Middle School Young Life Club: Young Life will hold an event for all Corvallis-area middle school students from 8:15 to 10:15 p.m. today (Saturday, Nov. 21). The entire Timberhill Athletic Club at 2855 N.W. 29th St. has been rented out for Young Life Club. Further informa…

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Christian leaders issue 'call of conscience'

By The Associated Press

More than 150 Christian leaders, most of them conservative evangelicals and traditionalist Roman Catholics, issued a joint declaration Friday reaffirming their opposition to abortion and gay marriage and pledging to protect religious freedoms.

Nov 20, 2009 | 3:35 am

Bishops discuss authority over Catholic colleges

By RACHEL ZOLL

Fallout continues from the summer controversy over the University of Notre Dame awarding an honorary degree to President Barack Obama, who supports abortion rights.

Nov 18, 2009 | 10:05 am

'Holy hip-hop' trying to break into mainstream

By LUCAS L. JOHNSON II

Terverius Black believes in hip-hop gospel so much he sold his first home to get the money needed to start his Christian-themed entertainment company.

Nov 18, 2009 | 8:40 am

Religion News in Brief

By The Associated Press

Former megachurch pastor Ted Haggard said he will continue to hold weekly prayer meetings at his home, three years after he was ousted from the church he founded amid a scandal involving a male prostitute and drug use.

Nov 18, 2009 | 7:05 am

Catholic bishops say gay marriage hurts society

The nation's Roman Catholic bishops have affirmed that the church defines marriage between one man and one woman, and sex is meant for procreation.

Nov 17, 2009 | 12:40 pm

Pope names new leader for Milwaukee archdiocese

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee says a successor has been named to the archbishop post once held by Timothy Dolan.

Nov 14, 2009 | 4:15 am

Ministry collects sleeping bags for homeless shelters

By Amanda Robbins, For the Gazette-Times

Anyone can share the warmth of Christmas by helping a local ministry gather sleeping bags for the homeless.

Nov 13, 2009 | 11:00 pm | Loading…

Religion Calendar

Gazette-Times

Presbyterian Women’s luncheon: The Presbyterian Women will meet for a luncheon at noon Tuesday at Calvin Presbyterian Church, 1736 N.W. Dixon Ave. Lunches in brown bags will be distributed at the door at a cost of $4. The program will feature Cari Gleason speaking on Ca…

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Mormons throw support behind gay-rights cause

By ERIC GORSKI

It looked like a stunning reversal: the same church that helped defeat gay marriage in California standing with gay-rights activists on an anti-discrimination law in its own backyard.

Nov 11, 2009 | 7:40 pm

Federal judge nixes SC license tag with cross

By JIM DAVENPORT

A federal judge ruled Tuesday that South Carolina can't issue license plates showing the image of a cross in front of a stained glass window along with the phrase "I Believe."

Nov 10, 2009 | 3:00 pm

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)

Gazette-Times

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

Gazette-Times

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

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