Thanksgiving Day generally is thought of as a time to give thanks for family, friends and good fortune. ...more

November 25, 2009

A tall, sculpted bass-relief Tree of Life mural is a new feature behind the dais and altar at Dayspring Church in Spring Hill. The striking piece of art was created recently by the De Rosas, members of the church who own a concrete finishing business. They also installed a magnificent sanctuary floor and entry that looks like polished ancient Roman slate tiles. The acoustical changes are remarkable. As a result, you can hear a prayer whispered... ...more

March 28, 2009

A little church has taken on a big project to help people in need. Refuge Baptist Church, with about 30 members, has started a "Yard Give-Away" program, collecting household items, furniture and clothes and setting them out on the church lawn on selected Saturdays, free to anybody who can use them. ...more

December 31, 2008

St. Peter's Episcopal Church's historical sanctuary turned a century old this year. ...more

December 31, 2008

A four-day celebration of Mary, the mother of God, will culminate in a food festival celebrating the diversity of the parishioners of a local Catholic church. ...more

December 24, 2008

Police have arrested a deacon they say inappropriately touched a teenage girl who attends his church. ...more

December 10, 2008

About 75 people attended a recent sidewalk art stroll along Sterling Avenue that featured 50 pieces of art hanging from about 20 trees between Neptune and San Rafael streets. ...more

November 5, 2008

The Rev. Robert Martin has enjoyed a long and varied career. Today he works part time as assistant to the rector at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. ...more

October 8, 2008

The Highlands County boy who hated authority did not see prison warden in his future. But the Rev. Robert Shannon became just that in June 2008. ...more

September 15, 2008

Love might not be lovelier the second time around, but it's just as sweet. ...more

June 11, 2008