Religion

Church group offers free laundry service for storm victims

Patrick.Wilson — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:32:43 -0500

NORFOLK The Virginia Baptist Mission Board is offering free drop-off laundry service today and Saturday to South Hampton Roads residents whose clothing was damaged during last week’s nor’easter.

Chesapeake church quits denomination over gay-clergy ruling

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:24:04 -0500

CHESAPEAKE Apostles Lutheran Church voted Sunday to quit the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America after the denomination's approval of co-habitation for gay clergy. The Chesapeake church's separation reflected its members' belief that the ELCA was increasingly moving away from Scripture as the standard for church life, said the Rev. John Dooley, senior pastor.

Judge Mathis to speak at anti-violence event Sunday

Kathy.Adams — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:05:40 -0500

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Judge Greg Mathis, of the nationally syndicated reality courtroom show “Judge Mathis,” will speak at an anti-violence event Sunday.

Robertson's Islam remarks puts McDonnell on spot

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:58:21 -0500

By Rosalind S. Helderman Fresh off his landslide victory in the race for Virginia governor, Bob McDonnell is already being forced to confront how he plans to handle his friendship with minister Pat Robertson, a longtime ally but also a controversial figure, once he takes office.

Portsmouth church gets initial OK to resume restoration

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:57:54 -0500

Friendship Temple on Tuesday was given the preliminary go-ahead to restart work on its restoration of a 109-year-old downtown church. The City Council voted unanimously to grant the congregation a new use permit for 812 Washington St. after a 2006 permit expired before the church could complete its renovations.

Churches tweak Communion routine to stave off swine flu

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:23:30 -0500

In the midst of a swine flu pandemic, should guests at a wine-tasting party share a single glass? A version of that question faces many Hampton Roads churches, where congregants sip from a shared Communion cup. A Georgetown University doctor warns against such a practice, but it's routine during Communion in Catholic, Episcopal and Lutheran churches.

Regent University alums revel in McDonnell's win

Jane.Elizabeth — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:36:28 -0500

VIRGINIA BEACH Since its start in 1978, Regent University has seen its graduates elected as state legislators, district attorneys and judges. But nothing compares with the election Tuesday of Robert F. "Bob" McDonnell as governor of Virginia.

Campo voted in as Regent's next president

lauren.king — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:55:41 -0500

VIRGINIA BEACH Carlos Campo, Regent University's vice president for academic affairs, will succeed founder Pat Robertson as the school's next president in 2010. Trustees voted unanimously Saturday for Campo, who had Robertson's endorsement. The selection was announced Monday.

Retired Episcopal bishop Vache dies at 83

Jane.Elizabeth — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:14:41 -0500

Retired Episcopal Bishop C. Charles Vache, who championed women's ordination in the Diocese of Southern Virginia after first opposing it, died Sunday at Westminster Canterbury retirement community. He was 83. Vache led the diocese, which includes Hampton Roads, from 1978 to 1991. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Trinity Episcopal Church in Portsmouth.

Joyful noises to ring out Sunday from Suffolk Center

Olivia.Hubert-Allen — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0400

On Sunday the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts will abound with heavenly sounds.

The inaugural “Gospel Celebration: Preacher’s Choice” will feature 10 choirs, groups, soloists and praise dance groups from churches in Suffolk and Western Tidewater.