Coworker Judy Williamson tells us the Story behind the hymn Amazing Grace, and its myriad influences over the centuries. When the best method for giving is considered, the three “Ts” come to mind. Giving of our time, our talent, and our treasure...
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Residents of Marshall County and Northwest Indiana in need of a peaceful and natural setting for a retreat or conference should look no further than the Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center in Plymouth, Indiana. As a ministry of the Poor...
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First United Methodist Church of Valparaiso has received a grant of $49,927 to enable its senior pastor, Rev. Kevin Miller, to participate in the 2021 Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Program for Indiana Congregations. Valparaiso's FUMC is one of 34...
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Every first Thursday in May our nation’s faith-based communities come together to pray for the National Day of Prayer. In the city of Portage, this day has often been marked with a special Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic,...
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Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include information about Holy Week celebrations. If you would like us to list how your faith community is offering opportunities to stay connected during shelter in place, please email your name, the...
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The annual holiday Wings of Healing ceremony at St. Catherine Hospital offered hope to many on Tuesday while giving them an opportunity to give back to the community. The St. Catherine Hospital Auxiliary hosted its 24thannual Wings of Healing tree...
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Stan Miller lives on a lovely piece of property dottedwith beautiful barns, a farmhouse and even a curious cat. I came to talk to Stan about his life. A polite teenager greeted me with a smile and welcomed me inside. Stan wasalready talking with his...
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Most Rev. Donald Hying, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Gary, delivers a message of life, hope, acceptance and love to a crowd of about 1,200 area school students and faculty during a 31st annual Prayer Service in Celebration of Life at Franciscan...
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Bishop Donald J. Hying of The Roman Catholic Diocese of Gary recently met with Ideas in Motion Media (IIMM) Founder Chris Mahlmann, in the Great News Studio for an NWI Great News Show interview. Topics and questions included working with the public...
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The Well, a Christian Community has served the city of Portage for nine months. In an effort to reach busy millennials and families, the church is changing its Gathering time (worship service) to Saturday evenings at 6 pm. In an age when young people...
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