Religion

THE PULPIT: No need to sweat over sweat lodges if they're done right

MARK BARNA

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In June 2008, I participated in a sweat lodge ceremony in Peyton, and it was unlike anything I’d ever done. For the uninitiated, sweat lodge ceremonies are conducted to purify body and mind. Rocks are heated to a glowing red in an outdoor... Full story

Evangelical leader Dobson leaving radio show

MARK BARNA

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James Dobson, a child psychologist who built Focus on the Family into a national player in conservative politics, will effectively cut his ties with the organization next year when he stops hosting his internationally syndicated radio program Feb.... Full story

Holiday that's frivolous to most is spiritual to witches

MARK BARNA

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For most people, Halloween is about costumes, candy, parties and scary movies. For witches, the holiday is about spiritual renewal, reflection and communing with spirits. “It is a time for me to find my center,” said Diane McCrae, a... Full story

THE PULPIT: Grace's decrepit building poised for a facelift

MARK BARNA

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Every building needs a nip and tuck now and then. But the historic McWilliams House, on the campus of Grace and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church downtown, could use an entire facelift. The beauty of the 110-year-old Victorian at 601 N. Tejon... Full story

Springs groups helping build schools, peace, one penny at a time

MARK BARNA

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The penny may be the most disrespected American coin. Some people don’t even bother to pick one up after dropping it. But to groups participating in Pennies for Peace, the humble copper currency is invaluable. With donations that consist... Full story

Pueblo court backs request to seal priest's file

IVAN MORENO

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DENVER • A Colorado court has ruled that the personnel file of a deceased priest accused of sexual abuse should remain sealed despite a new lawsuit claiming he molested a teenage boy. The attorney for the man making the new claim... Full story

Focus chips in $98k to help overturn Maine's gay marriage law

MARK BARNA

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Last year, Focus on the Family donated nearly $450,000 to support a California proposition outlawing gay marriage.This year, the Colorado Springs-based organization is setting its sights on Maine, but the outlay is a lot smaller — both because... Full story

FAITH IN COMMUNITY: Local religion news in brief

MARK BARNA

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Farewell party for Payne AME pastorMembers and staff at Payne Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 3625 Marion Drive, are giving their pastor a send-off party 5-7 p.m. Oct. 24 at Tesla Educational Center, 2560 International Circle.The Rev.... Full story

Workshop aims to make religious leaders law-savvy

MARK BARNA

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Religious leaders might know a thing or two about the Bible, but when it comes to legal matters, they’re typically unenlightened. Yet if they understood the legalities of property disputes, zoning laws, employee benefits, religious liberty... Full story

THE PULPIT: Springs rabbi aims to foster interfaith understanding

MARK BARNA

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Can’t we all just get along? Apparently not, judging from the animosity people sometimes show toward others whose religious beliefs differ from theirs. But in recent years there’s been progress in interfaith dialogue, and in Colorado... Full story

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