‘As we in the Christian community prepare to celebrate the Feast of Christmas, it would do us well to keep in mind that, in Jesus of Nazareth, our creating, loving, and sustaining God came into the world as a peasant ... .‘

Education leads to skepticism or atheism? Not necessarily, this writer holds.

The recession adds present-day drama to Christmas pageants.

After five years of talks about the survival of small, Christian-oriented colleges in the increasingly competitive world of higher education, Piedmont Baptist College and Graduate School of Winston-Salem and Atlantic Baptist Bible College will merge their institutions at the end of this year.

The University of Virginia’s Project on Lived Theology has been awarded a $2.1 million grant from the Lilly Endowment to fund its operations from 2010 through 2014.

Financial investments may prove risky, but investments in God’s work always give a return, evangelist Franklin Graham told a packed audience at the Bridge Ministry’s annual banquet Monday night.

Making tents to show concern ...

From Jordan and Egypt to issues closer to home… .

The library at the Unitarian church will be dedicated to the woman whose work helped make it possible.

The Rev. Lee Canon is pastor of Fort Avenue Church of Christ

It’s all about an attitude of gratitude.

These kids are singing for other kids.

The words financial crisis can take on new meaning.

Court Street United Methodist Church celebrates ties that bind with Russian Christians.

Downhere is scheduled to stop down here in Lynchburg on its current tour.

The writer asks an age-old question that challenges the existence of God.

If you’re going
—‘The Journey of a Hidden Artist’ will be on display at The Visual Communication Arts Gallery until Nov. 17.

This contributor thanks her former pastor, a civil rights leader.

TRBC to host men’s weekend conferenceCheck out some of these religion events in the area.

‘We don’t go beyond where the New Testament goes. Public office is neither a church nor a marriage.’

- Richard Land,
President of the Southern Baptist Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission

Readers respond to religious events in nation and at home.

Setting the stage for a collision of religion and politics, Christian ministers from 22 states will use their pulpits Sunday to deliver political sermons or endorse presidential candidates — defying a federal ban on campaigning by nonprofit groups.

Is this the tomb of the mother of us all?

Exploring the power of faith, even in tiny amounts.

We’ve got your book list for some spiritual reading.

Creating the resources to minister one-to-one ...

Peter’s going for the gold still at issu.

Area churches and relief agencies, such as one in Concord, are stepping in to help with hurricane relief.

Check out some news from area churches.

A new Virginia nonprofit is helping Hill City residents get the food they need.