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SOUTH OGDEN -- Sister Danile Knight isn't one to expect any fanfare. The prioress at the Catholic Mount Benedict Monastery is known as a quiet force for good.
Ask her and she'll tell you she prefers to be behind the scenes, even imperceptible to those she benefits.
But look at her accomplishments and you'll see a great army of people whose lives are better because of her willingness to dedicate every moment of her own life to serving others.
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Sister Danile Knight to celebrate 60-year jubilee
SOUTH OGDEN -- Sister Danile Knight isn't one to expect any fanfare. The prioress at the Catholic Mount Benedict Monastery is known as a quiet force for good.Ask her and she'll tell you she prefers to be behind the scenes, even imperceptible to those she benefits.But look at her accomplishments and you'll see a great army of people whose lives are better because of her willingness to dedicate every moment of her own life to serving others.
Local delegates attend convention
SALT LAKE CITY -- A song at a public worship service at the Unitarian Universalist General Assembly summed up the beliefs of the faith as well as its new campaign, "Standing Together in Love.""I will stand with you. Will you stand with me," sang those who participated in the worship service Sunday."In the name of love, in the name of peace, will you stand, will you stand with me?"
Religion Calendar, July 4 - 10 and more
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Unitarian Universalist General Assembly in SLC
SALT LAKE CITY - The public is invited to offer their financial as well as their emotional support to Utah's bisexual, gay, lesbian and transgender community during worship services Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Association's General Assembly, which has been taking place at the Salt Palace this week.A collection for Utah Pride will be taken at Sunday's services."We're trying to raise our voice in terms of support for the (bisexual, gay, lesbian and transgender) community," said Retiring Unitarian Universalist Association President, the Rev. William Sinkford.
Orchard Park LDS Ward history reflective of changes in Ogden, nation
OGDEN -- Members and former members of the Orchard Park Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are preparing to celebrate the birth of their ward 100 years ago at 7 a.m. next Saturday, July 4.Independence Day 1909 was the day the ward was created as the Ogden 9th Ward by David O. McKay, then an apostle in the church, who presided at the meeting.
T-shirt designs capture the spirit of festival
ROY -- The Boys & Girls Club has chosen the winning entries for a T-shirt design contest for this year's Fellowship Festival, scheduled for Aug. 22 at Sand Ridge Park, 4400 S. 2100 West, in Roy.Now in its second year, the festival is an effort to bring area Christian churches together for a fun event that emphasizes community, organizers say.
Religion calendar, June 27 - July 4 and more
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Church expects events to draw international crowd
SALT LAKE CITY -- The public is invited to three public events as part of the Unitarian Universalist Association’s General Assembly at the Salt Palace this week.
Religion Calendar, June 20-26 and more
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Monks reach out through YouTube
The Alexian Brothers -- a Roman Catholic religious order that dates back to the Middle Ages -- is using social media to reach out to new recruits.
Jehovah's Witnesses plan Ogden event
OGDEN -- For the next two weekends, the Dee Events Center in Ogden will be packed with Jehovah's Witnesses who will be attending two annual district conventions.
Ogden LDS ward turns 100
OGDEN -- Members of the 100-year-old Orchard Park Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are inviting anyone who has ever been a member of their ward to a free breakfast at 7 a.m. July 4.
Nothing you do beats spending time with your dad
"Most of what we do isn't worth doing, " a friend said to my husband and me one night.
Golden Jubilee
WEST HAVEN -- Members of St. Mary's Catholic Church this weekend are congratulating one of their priests for 50 years of service.
Megachurches attract younger crowds
(Tell us … Do you think multimedia enhances or detracts from church services?Please comment at the end of this story, or leave comments (with name and phone number if you wish) at (801) 625-4228, (801) 625-4220, or by e-mail to religion@standard.net.) Despite their reputation as symbols of baby-boomer America, Protestant megachurches attract a younger crowd and more singles than the average Protestant church, according to a large-scale study released Tuesday.
Oil-streaked 'miracle'
RAMLA, Israel -- Christians have been flocking to this dusty Israeli town to see what locals are calling a miracle: streaks of what looks like oil mysteriously dripping down an icon of St. George at a Greek Orthodox church named for the legendary third century dragon slayer.
Religion Calendar, June 13-19 and more
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Roses of honor
OGDEN -- Area women enjoyed a festive day of eating treats and drinking tea at the Timbermine Restaurant on May 30 as they celebrated the culmination of the 2nd Annual Celebrating Women Campaign of St. Benedict's Foundation and the Sisters of Mount Benedict.
Virtue value added to LDS program
SALT LAKE CITY -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently added a value to its young women's Personal Progress booklet: Virtue.
Lighthouse center plans celebration
SOUTH OGDEN -- Inviting the community is what the Lighthouse Ministries Christian Center had in mind when it set its second anniversary celebration for 3:30 p.m. Sunday.
Guitarist to be featured at Ogden Unitarian concert
OGDEN -- The ComUUnity In Concert Series of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Ogden will feature acoustic guitarist Jim Scott at 7 p.m. June 6 at the church, 705 E. 23rd St. in Ogden. Scott will present an evening of his songs of
Catholic, LDS women join forces in service
WEST HAVEN -- When members of two separate religious groups got together with the goal of serving those in need, they found that they were more the same than different.
New place of worship: Holy Family Church plans open house
SOUTH OGDEN -- Surely everyone who lives in or commutes through South Ogden has seen the new addition to Holy Family Catholic Church that was completed last October.
Religion Calendar, May 30 - June 5, and more
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Monastery growing vegetables for those in need in the Top of Utah
SOUTH OGDEN - Volunteers spent several hours planting a garden to feed the poor Friday.
One week left to dedicate a rose
OGDEN -- Area residents have just one week to honor women in their lives by dedicating a rose to them as part of the 2nd Annual Celebrating Women Campaign of St. Benedict's Foundation and the Sisters of St. Benedict.
Those who don't believe in religion forming groups
RALEIGH, N.C. -- On Sunday mornings, when many of their contemporaries are taking their seats in church pews, a group of young parents mingle in the living room of a suburban home while their children run around playing games.
Mormon History convention in Illinois
An estimated 500 members of the Mormon History Association will travel by plane, train and automobile -- from all parts of the world -- for their annual conference next week.
Ethics & Religion
Shortly after the Bernard Madoff story broke, "Religion & Ethics Newsweekly" broadcast a program called "Jewish Reaction to Madoff Scandal."
Religion Calendar, May 16-22 and more
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South Ogden man part of worldwide initiative to transcribe old census documents into digital format
SOUTH OGDEN -- When Dennis Liptrot gets off his job as a recreational vehicle salesman and settles in at home for the night, he may turn on the television and put on a ballgame.
Women gather for LDS conference
PROVO -- Thousands of women from across the world came together last week at Brigham Young University's LDS Women's Conference sponsored by BYU and the LDS Relief Society.
Religion Religion calendar, May 9 - 15, and more
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Production about Christ a labor of love, spirit
OGDEN -- When the curtain closed on the LDS Ogden East Stake's production of "Savior of the World" last Saturday night, tears were shed -- tears of the spirit, tears of happiness and tears of sadness that it was over.
Couple praised for efforts to start Kaysville church 37 years ago
KAYSVILLE -- When members of Kaysville Bible Church held a missions conference last weekend -- inviting 21 families of missionaries they support from all over the world -- the family they praised most was the one that started their church 37 years ago.
Local events planned for National Day of Prayer
Utahns are invited to participate Thursday in the 58th observance of the National Day of Prayer.
Groups report successes to St. Benedict's Foundation
SOUTH OGDEN -- There may be tough economic times ahead, but representatives of a group of nonprofit organizations reported abundant optimism this week.
Groups report successes to St. Benedict's Foundation
SOUTH OGDEN -- There may be tough economic times ahead, but representatives of a group of nonprofit organizations reported abundant optimism this week.
Groups report successes to St. Benedict's Foundation
SOUTH OGDEN -- There may be tough economic times ahead, but representatives of a group of nonprofit organizations reported abundant optimism this week.
Groups report successes to St. Benedict's Foundation
SOUTH OGDEN -- There may be tough economic times ahead, but representatives of a group of nonprofit organizations reported abundant optimism this week.
Songkran Bridges Cultures: Thai festival gives community warm, wet welcome
LAYTON -- Young girls twirled in ornate gowns, the golden accents glimmering in the sunlight, while exotic music played overhead. The aroma of Thai food filled the air.
Books sought for interfaith effort
OGDEN -- In the past eight years, an interfaith effort to collect books for young children in the area has netted about 4,000 stories these young people could take home and share with their families to read over and over again.
Religion Calendar, April 25-May 1 and more
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Brigham City service designed to be different
BRIGHAM CITY --Organizers of a monthly ecumenical contemporary church service here are celebrating success in attracting people of all faiths to participate.
Fellowship Festival
ROY -- Members of any area church and individuals are invited to participate in a contest to determine the design for this year's Fellowship Festival T-shirt.
Religion Calendar, April 18-24 and more
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Reaching salvation
Newly called African LDS general authority describes his goals of service
That's faith: You can help it grow
LAYTON -- Did you pray this morning? Did you pay a full tithing last time you got paid? Did you dress modestly when you went to the dance?
Easter services and events April 11 - 12
Holy Week services and events
Religion Calendar, April 13 - 17 and more
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