Faith
Dive for the Cross set for Jan. 10
MARY ESTHER - On Saturday, Jan. 10, the Greek Orthodox Church of Saints Markella and Demetrios will hold its 34th annual Epiphany "Dive for the Cross" Ceremony. Epiphany is celebrated yearly on Jan. 6 and is the commemoration of the blessing of the waters...
Zen priest to speak in South Walton on Jan. 13
SANTA ROSA BEACH - "How to Taste a Strawberry When a Tiger Is Chasing You" is the title of a talk to be given by a Zen priest on Jan. 13. The Rev. Teijo Munnich of Asheville, N.C., will speak at 7 p.m. at the Coastal Branch Library in South Walton County....
Faith briefs for Jan. 3
Down East BoysNICEVILLE - The American Gospel Ministries presents the First Saturday Night Gospel Concert 6-8 tonight featuring The Down East Boys from Reidsville, N.C. The concert will be at First Baptist Church, 622 Bayshore Drive. Additional music...
Faith briefs for Dec. 27
Jesus, Love and CareDeFUNIAK SPRINGS - The Jesus, Love and Care Ministries has been helping those in need since 2000.The ministry reaches out to those who are hurting, who have no church home, who want a new beginning.The ministry needs support to continue...
Special services, programs light up holidays
Area churches have these special services and activities planned for the holidays: Immanuel AnglicanDESTIN - Immanuel Anglican Church will present the Christmas cantata, "On Christmas Day - A Choral Celebration of Jesus, The Wonderful One" by Marty Parks...
It’s all a muddle of miracles
In my household growing up, Hanukkah and Christmas occasionally bumped right up against one each other.The Portuguese-Catholic women in my family would be hard at work in the kitchen making paella (shrimp, muscles, crab legs, and other shellfish on saffron...
Faith briefs for Dec. 20
Alternative gifts FORT WALTON BEACH - Would you like to give gifts that will make a difference in the world?Come by First Presbyterian Church, 134 Beal Parkway, to pick up a catalog. The catalogs contain information about 18 causes with gifts that you...
NewSong presents Christmas celebration Dec. 13
DESTIN - Grammy Award-nominated recording artist NewSong will bring their all-star "Christmas Tour Celebration" to Village Baptist Church, 101 Matthew Blvd., at 7 p.m. Dec. 13. Along with NewSong, best known for their Christmas classic "The Christmas...
Faith briefs for December 13
Editor's note: Because of early holiday deadlines, items for the Dec. 27 Faith page must be submitted to faith@nwfdailynews.com by 5 p.m. Dec. 15. Breakfast in Bethlehem FORT WALTON BEACH - Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will host "Breakfast in...
Churches make lifestyle integrity challenges
Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church and First Presbyterian Church of Crestview have joined other churches throughout the Florida Presbytery in a "Lifestyle Integrity Challenge." "Lifestyle integrity involves becoming intentional about our choices, because...
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