Religion & Spirituality Section :: Page 8

• YS Bahá’ís back those in Iran

  By Lauren HeatonFebruary 10, 2011

  Growing up in Iran in the 1950s and ’60s, local resident Farzaneh (Behjati) Mader experienced some discrimination based on her adherence to the Bahá’í faith. But the Iranian Revolution had changed the country beyond recognition, especially for the Behjatis.

• Presbyterians continue rehabilitation of a community space

  By Lauren HeatonJanuary 13, 2011

  

  During the year of its 150th anniversary last year, the First Presbyterian Church began the job of restoring its old and leaky sanctuary, thanks to an anonymous grant.

• Shower of Stoles to exhibit at Presbyterian church

  By Megan BachmanSeptember 15, 2010

  

  Drawing attention to the plight of gay, lesbian bisexual and transgender people of faith around the country, next weekend the Yellow Springs First Presbyterian Church will host a national exhibit of liturgical stoles representing 1,000 homosexual clergy members of 32 religious denominations, many who have been excluded from serving in their church due to their sexual orientation.

• First Presbyterian church spotlights the plight of gay people of faith

  By Megan BachmanSeptember 9, 2010

  

  To draw attention to the plight of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people of faith around the country, the First Presbyterian Church of Yellow Springs next weekend will host a national exhibit of liturgical stoles representing 1,000 clergy members of 32 religious denominations…

• Musical renewal for Havurah

  By Lauren HeatonSeptember 2, 2010

  The spiritual activities of the Yellow Springs Havurah have always been done in an organized but less than dogmatic manner. The group of 15–20 active members observes the Sabbath each week on the Antioch College campus that informs its friendly tone.

• Presbyterians throw birthday bash for community

  By Megan Bachman

  

  The Yellow Springs First Presbyterian Church is throwing a 150th birthday party for the community that supported it through its long history on Friday, Sept. 3 from 7 p.m. to 9 on the church’s front lawn.

• Presbyterians celebrate 150th

  By Megan BachmanAugust 26, 2010

  

  In 1855 the First Presbyterian Church was founded in Yellow Springs when Nancy Love, tired of going by horseback in bad weather to churches in Clifton and other nearby towns, successfully convinced her husband Robert to start, with other locals, a Presbyterian church here in town. Five years later, the members, for $5,000, built the church that still stands on Xenia Avenue today.

• A new leader for Methodists

  By Megan BachmanJune 3, 2010

  

  In the last eight years the Yellow Springs United Methodist Church has transformed from a small, aging congregation to an active and renewed church under the leadership of Pastor Charles Hill. As the 76-year-old Hill retires, the church looks to a new pastor, Yellow Springs native Sherri Blackwell, to build on his accomplishments.

• Pastor Hill’s Final Sermon

  By Megan BachmanMay 31, 2010

  

  Eight years ago, Pastor Charles Hill came out of retirement to serve at the Yellow Springs United Methodist Church. Today, he gave his final sermon at the church and in his 52-year career as a pastor.

• At Friends Community, sweet care and bittersweet holidays

  By Diane ChiddisterDecember 24, 2009

  While Friends Care Community employees work hard all year long, they put in extra effort over the holidays, according to longtime restoration aide Kent Little, who has worked in the local nursing home for 23 years.

  “Employees try hard to make it a good Christmas for residents,” he said this week. “They take pride in what they do.”