A group of Buddhist monks and their rescue dog are striding single file down country roads and highways across the South, captivating Americans nationwide and inspiring droves of locals to greet them along their route. In their flowing saffron and ocher robes, the men are walking for peace. ...
FUNDRAISERS * White Elephant Auction BELPRE — Belpre Heights Church at 720 Clement Ave. will have a white elephant auction fundraiser, from 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, until all items are auctioned off. People are encouraged to wrap up unwanted items, gifts or Christmas gifts and label the ...
PARKERSBURG — The First Lutheran Church at 19th and Plum streets will close the Christmas season with the traditional Epiphany service at 7 p.m. Tuesday to be followed by the annual burning of the greens. The Rev. Ian B. Reid, senior pastor of First Lutheran, will be assisted by Pastor ...
NEW YORK (AP) — It is one of the most surprising music stories of the year. While streams of new music — releases from the last 18 months — were down from last year, one genre is on the rise: Christian and gospel music, according to industry data and analytics company Luminate's 2025 ...
PARKERSBURG — There were over 300 residents who received a hot meal, clothing, and toiletries at the First Presbyterian Church’s Community Christmas Dinner on Thursday. The Rev. Annie McMillan has been part of the event for about five years and said the goal is to help anyone in need. ...
PARKERSBURG — The First Presbyterian Church in Parkersburg is continuing its annual Community Christmas Dinner on Thursday from noon to 1:30 p.m. The annual dinner will be held in the Stevenson Fellowship Hall at the church, located at 1341 Juliana St., said the Rev. Annie McMillan. The ...
