Author: Holly Meyer
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Nashville church shooting: What happens when violence invades sacred spaces
The aftermath of a shooting at the Burnette Chapel Church of Christ in Antioch, Tenn., on Sept. 24, 2017, that left one dead and seven wounded. Photo courtesy of the Metro Nashville Police Department The aftermath of a shooting at the Burnette Chapel Church of Christ in Antioch, Tenn., on Sept. 24, 2017, that left…
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Minister leaves Southern Baptist Convention to shed light on racism
William Dwight McKissic Sr., pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Arlington, Texas, speaks with reporters after a resolution similar to one he submitted June 13 on racism was unanimously approved June 14, 2017. Messengers adopted a resolution “on the anti-Gospel of alt-right white supremacy.” Photo courtesy of Van Payne William Dwight McKissic Sr., pastor of…
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A church closes, but where does its pipe organ go?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A 112-year-old pipe organ in the sanctuary of a now-closed church needs a new home. The $500,000 instrument is in good condition and free – if you can pay $10,000 to $30,000 to remove it from the old West Nashville United Methodist Church and reassemble it. Trouble is, the 1905 George Kilgen…
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A church closes, but where does its pipe organ go?
West Nashville United Methodist Church is being developed into an event space, and that means its 1905 Kilgen & Son pipe organ needs a new home. Dan Cook, left, owner of the building, is willing to donate it, but moving it comes with what likely would be a $15,000 or more price tag. Photo courtesy…
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Donald Trump to be sworn in on Lincoln, family Bibles
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Mel Gibson’s ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ puts Seventh-day Adventists in spotlight
Mel Gibson’s bloody World War II biopic, “Hacksaw Ridge,” has cast a spotlight on the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The film tells the extraordinary true story of the late Desmond Doss, a devout Seventh-day Adventist who refused to carry a weapon due to religious beliefs while serving as a combat medic. Doss became the first conscientious…
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New community of Catholic religious women formed
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save APPLETON, Wis. (AP) — If a young soul wanders, Mother Mary Catherine has dedicated her to life to shepherding it back on the path to heaven. She is trying to save souls as the founder…