The First Presbyterian Church of Anchorage is ready to welcome congregants back for in-person services, starting this Sunday, May 2. But there’s a caveat: You can only come inside the church if you are vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus. Pastor Matt Schultz said the indoor service at 11…

HomeFeaturesGeorgian Home in Maysville This beautiful Georgian home with the modified Greek Revival portico on Forest Avenue was built in 1860 for James H. Hall, it was known as Colonial Manor or Hall House. Mr. Hall gained fame with his company The Jas. H. Hall Eagle Plow Works…

The tree was lying on its side when I got to it. It was a nice-looking pine tree, fluffy and full and as tall as me. The strong winds coupled with some unstable footing had caused it to fall over. This seemed too sad to simply walk by.…

Take a moment to get the picture- it’s Wednesday evening of the big day- the final adoption of our precious foster children. Hosanna, age 4 flitting here and there through the group of family and friends, gathering for the celebration party at Daniel’s shop. I took a moment…

It’s amazing that anyone shares a bed. I know there are plenty of married and cohabiting couples who have separate beds, or even separate bedrooms, and I can see the logic in avoiding the snoring, the thrashing, the different sleep schedules, and the need to negotiate the complicated…

Contributor Susan Quinn @SusanQuinn 6:59 AM PDT ⋅ Apr 7, 2021 Awesome post. Even the 20th century revealed the dark underbelly of the church in the face of tyranny. And they were weak and complicit. Just another example of how far we have fallen in this country. Thanks.…

The Daily BeastGeorge Floyd’s Brother Breaks Down on the Stand: He ‘Was the Leader in Our House’Brandon Bell/GettyGeorge Floyd’s younger brother broke down in tears on the stand Monday as he recalled seeing his sibling for the last time at their mother’s funeral in 2018.“George just sat there…

The Guardian‘Shameless’: Texas Republicans lead the charge on voting clampdownRepublican measures target low-income residents, people with disabilities and people of color, and impose severe penalties The Reverend Kenneth Pierce speaks on 13 April at a rally to end voter suppression at the capitol building in Lansing, Michigan. Texas…

There was a celebration at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Wildwood earlier this year. After years of prayer and fundraising, the church was ready to build and cut the ribbon on its new Family Life Center and Parish Office. Bishop John Noonan, who leads the Roman…

VATICAN CITY — Christianity’s most joyous feast day was celebrated worldwide with faithful sitting far apart in pews and singing choruses of “Hallelujah” through face coverings on a second Easter Sunday conditioned by pandemic precautions. From Protestant churches in South Korea to St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican,…