http://capegazette.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest faith & spirituality stories from Cape Gazette. Thu, 24 May 2012 00:12:53 EDT Thu, 24 May 2012 00:12:53 EDT en-us Copyright 2011 Cape Gazette http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/faith-spirituality-briefs/92484?source=rss Memorial Day Weekend Hoagie Sale May 26 Long Neck United Methodist Women will hold their Annual Memorial Day Weekend Hoagie Sale from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, May 26. Takeouts only. Prices are ham & cheese $6 and Italian $6.50. To place orders call the church at 302-945-9453, Shirley at 302-945-4532 or Mary Jo at 302-945-8521. The church is at 32051 Long Neck Road, Long Neck. 'We Remember' at Unitarian ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/faith-spirituality-briefs/92484 Wed, 23 May 2012 17:47:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Staff) Faith & Spirituality http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/georgetown-churches-join-forces-to-read-bible/818583?source=rss ]]> Volunteer Leah Alvarez of Georgetown takes a turn at reading the Bible during a week-long marathon. Volunteers read portions of the Bible for 13 hours each day this past week leading up to the May 3 National Day of Prayer. The event is sponsored each year by the Georgetown Ministers Association. http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/georgetown-churches-join-forces-to-read-bible/818583 Wed, 23 May 2012 08:10:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Staff) Faith & Spirituality http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/community-lutheran-church-to-present-charlie-zahm-june-3/824131?source=rss ]]> Community Lutheran Church in Frankford will present Charlie Zahm in his annual concert at 3 p.m., Sunday, June 3. Since he's been old enough to sing, Zahm has been entertaining audiences with the beautiful Celtic songs and melodies he first heard in the largely Scottish province of his mother's birth, Ontario, Canada. Keenly aware of his own heritage, which includes healthy doses of Scottish and Irish blood on ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/community-lutheran-church-to-present-charlie-zahm-june-3/824131 Sun, 20 May 2012 08:19:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Staff) Faith & Spirituality http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/fifth-annual-summer-spirituality-series-begins-may-31/824224?source=rss St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and Seekers, Spiritual Treasures at St. Peter’s Square, recently announced the 5th annual Summer Spirituality Series begins at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 31, in the Parish Hall at 211 Mulberry St., Lewes. This year’s lineup is not only interesting but diversified. As in years past, fellowship and ice cream will follow the presentations. All presentations will occur on Thursdays. The ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/fifth-annual-summer-spirituality-series-begins-may-31/824224 Sun, 20 May 2012 04:35:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Staff) Faith & Spirituality http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/westminster-presbyterian-volunteers-knit-prayer-shawls/824018?source=rss ]]> Several knitters from Westminster Presbyterian Church in Rehoboth Beach met on a recent Friday morning to share in the knitting of prayer shawls to be distributed to bereaved or elderly members or friends of the church. They are a part of a group of six to 10 women who have been working together since 2009 and in the past three years have made more than 75 shawls. In addition to local distribution, some of the ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/westminster-presbyterian-volunteers-knit-prayer-shawls/824018 Sun, 20 May 2012 03:36:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Staff) Faith & Spirituality http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/community-resource-center-celebrates-first-anniversary/820444?source=rss ]]> In its first year, the Community Resource Center has helped 1,500 individuals and families. Since it opened April 4, 2011, the center has provided $150,000 in financial assistance to those in need, including $15,000 for emergency housing, $64,000 for long-term housing assistance and $62,000 for utilities. Center coordinator Bennett Connelly, said, "It's been an exciting year. Little did we know what an impact we ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/community-resource-center-celebrates-first-anniversary/820444 Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Ryan Mavity) Faith & Spirituality http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/annual-blessing-of-the-fleet-held-in-lewes/820386?source=rss ]]> The Annual Blessing of the Fleet was held May 6 at Fisherman’s Wharf on the Rehoboth-Lewes Canal. This annual tradition is celebrated worldwide with prayer for a safe and bountiful fishing season along with remembrance of sailors who have passed in the previous years. Pastors of three Lewes churches led the ceremony offering prayers, “Thanksgiving for Seafarers,” “Prayer for the Shipping Industry” and “Prayer ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/annual-blessing-of-the-fleet-held-in-lewes/820386 Fri, 11 May 2012 18:00:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Staff) Faith & Spirituality http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/st-jude-the-apostle-holds-confirmation/821532?source=rss ]]> Fourteen 10th and 11th grade Religious Education students celebrated their confirmation April 29 at St. Jude The Apostle Church. Bishop W. Francis Malooly was the celebrant at the 10 a.m. Mass. Among those at the ceremony are in back (l-r) the Rev. Mark Connelly, associate pastor; Deacon Bill Pyrek; Deacon Bob Sprouse; and the Rev. James D. Hreha, pastor; middle row, Madeline Gallagher; Emilie Fleuette; Zachary ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/st-jude-the-apostle-holds-confirmation/821532 Tue, 08 May 2012 14:52:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Staff) Faith & Spirituality http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/st-andrews-raises-church/814224?source=rss ]]> St. Andrews Eastern Orthodox Church, located on McKenzie Way just off Plantations Road in Lewes, raised the roof on its new church building in just one day April 19. The modular pieces of the church were built by XL Homes in Pennsylvania and were assembled by Residential Construction Service in Georgetown. St. Andrews Eastern Orthodox Church, a parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese, is presently ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/st-andrews-raises-church/814224 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:10:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Staff) Faith & Spirituality http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/ecumenical-service-of-prayer-dec-21-to-be-offered-for-those-coping-with-loss/192331?source=rss During these shortest days and longest nights of the year, The Episcopal Parish of All Saints’ Church & St. George’s Chapel is hosting a Blue Christmas Service, designed to bring comfort to those who struggle to find the joy of the Advent and Christmas seasons. At 6 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 21, the night of the winter solstice, All Saints’ Church at 18 Olive Ave. in Rehoboth Beach will offer an ecumenical service ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/ecumenical-service-of-prayer-dec-21-to-be-offered-for-those-coping-with-loss/192331 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:20:00 EST newsroom@capegazette.com (Staff) Faith & Spirituality