christian theology

The pastor of the Olean and Allegany parishes in the Enchanted Mountains Catholic Community said Thursday that any election of a new pontiff is a wond...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (TNS) — The passing ofPope Francisand the conclave to elect a successor will fascinate many Americans. There are already articles lis...

AsJorge Mario Bergoglioprepared to assume the papacy, he chose a new name: Francis. That choice was a tribute toSt. Francisof Assisi and set the stage...

CUBA — The Allegany County Area Foundation’s newest fund will support the food pantry operated by the Cuba Council of Churches. The Council is made up...

HOUGHTON — Over a 24-hour period on April 11, Houghton University received more than $2.22 million in gifts and pledges from 2,177 supporters on its a...

BRADFORD, Pa. — First Baptist Church of Bradford and Open Arms Community Church have swapped sacred spaces just in time for a significant service in t...

ST. BONAVENTURE — Claire Fisher, a St. Bonaventure University senior majoring in communication, social justice and advocacy, will receive the San Dami...

FRIENDSHIP — Signs of Easter approaching are starting to appear throughout Friendship as the What God is Doing in Friendship ny alliance of churches a...

OLEAN — The Olean Unitarian Universalist Community will hold a hybrid session in-person and on Zoom at 11 a.m. Sunday at the African American Center f...

ALLEGANY — The Franciscan Sisters of Allegany were reminded all week of the tremendous impact they have had on communities and individual community me...

ALLEGANY — The first Council of Nicaea 1,700 years ago was a glorious assembly for the then-young Christian church — despite the trials, tribulations ...

OLEAN — Grace Gathering Global Methodist Church invites the public to join in worship Nov. 10 when Jamie French Coccarelli will share her experiences ...

OLEAN — Grace Gathering, a new church serving Olean and the surrounding area, was officially welcomed into the Global Methodist Church on Sept. 1. “We...

LITTLE VALLEY — The public is invited to join members of the First Congregational Church of Little Valley as they host an open house 1–4 p.m. Saturday...

OLEAN — Grace Gathering is a new church serving Olean and the surrounding area. Based on traditional Wesleyan theology, the church desires worship and...

FRIENDSHIP — A group of Friendship churches is embarking on an initiative to Bless Every Home through ongoing prayer, helping to create a foundation f...

In 1995, many national newspapers carried the story of Mr. Twister, a clown and balloon twister. It seems that at that time, in Santa Cruz, Calif., it...

A few years ago the host of a radio program asked me what I like to write about most. He was thinking about the deer, bears and turkeys we shoot. When...