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

Veggie delights for holiday feast

By Jan Roberts-Dominguez, Gazette-Times columnist

With Thanksgiving on the horizon, you’re probably giving some thought to your menu. Maybe a little extra thought if your group is going to be a mixture of vegetarian and nonvegetarian folk. Especially if you’re the nonvegetarian host, and this is your first time trying to accommodate …

Nov 17, 2009 | 9:50 pm | Loading…

Fresh Sheet: Local fare allows guilt-free feasting

By Chris Peterson, Gazette-Times columnist

We’re entering the most food-focused season of the year. Do you see articles on how to make it through Easter or the Fourth of July without gaining weight? Not likely. But magazines tugging at your sleeve as you shuffle through the grocery check-out stand right now have them. You can sk…

Nov 17, 2009 | 9:45 pm | Loading…

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…

Nov 13, 2009 | 10:55 pm | Loading…

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

Benton Center offers holiday desserts class

Gazette-Times

Learn delicious recipes and ideas for festive presentations and memorable grand finales in the class “Holiday Desserts — New Twists” offered through the Linn-Benton Community College Benton Center.

Nov 10, 2009 | 7:10 pm | Loading…

Try this light and fruity pie for the holidays

Associated Press

Cranberry Pear Rangipani Pie

Nov 10, 2009 | 7:10 pm | Loading…

Warm up to roasted chicken

By Jan Roberts-Dominguez, Gazette-Times columnist

At a time of year when all things roasted sound particularly inviting, we’re at our most motivated level for turning out a delectable, juicy, golden-roasted chicken. So I hauled out my two most diverse — but reliable — sources for roasting chicken: “The Best Recipe,” by the edit…

Nov 10, 2009 | 7:00 pm | Loading…

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

OSU researcher wins grants for HIV research

OSU News and Communications

Federal stimulus money helps bankroll more than $2 million awarded in grants

Nov 09, 2009 | 11:55 am | Loading…

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…

Nov 07, 2009 | 2:15 am | Loading…

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