Islam is a religion of peace and submission to Almighty God (the translation of God in Arabic is Allah). It is a continuation of monotheistic belief and was preached by Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him (PBUH). The revelations from Allah took 23 years to completion and became the Holy ...
VATICAN CITY — Christianity’s most joyous feast day was celebrated worldwide with the faithful spaced apart in pews and singing choruses of “Hallelujah” through face coverings on a second Easter Sunday marked by pandemic precautions. From vast Roman Catholic cathedrals to Protestant ...
The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia! Has it been a year since the start of the pandemic? We have great hope for the world in the next year and how we will celebrate Easter 2022! But for now, life is getting better week by week, and it is a blessing to have some in-person services and ...
Thursday, April 22, we all participate in Earth Day; we really don’t have a choice. Earth Day, a global event, connects us all. Chief Seattle is credited with this profound statement: “Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we ...
GLENDALE, Calif. — Williamsport-native Nancy J. Ackerman, CFRE, recently was named president and CEO of California Lutheran Homes Foundation and Community Services, an independent not-for-profit social ministry organization. CLH provides affordable housing for seniors, veterans and other populations at risk of homelessness, along with human services resources and funding in Southern California. Ackerman succeeds William Jennings, who is retiring after four years as CLH president and CEO. He will lead special projects during a year of leadership transition. Ackerman is a deacon ...
For Christians across the United States, Easter services on Sunday will reflect an extra measure of joy as the nation experiences rising optimism after a year of pandemic. Even if still observing restrictions, many churches may draw the largest numbers of in-person worshippers in ...
