Clergy discuss rising trend of couples living together before marriage
Pastor Paul Akin of First United Methodist in Iowa City and Rabbi Aaron Sherman of Temple Judah in Cedar Rapids note more couples cohabit before marriage. They stress counseling and nonjudgmental guidance while acknowledging varied beliefs and financial pressures influence decisions.
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Paul Akin
First United Methodist Church
E. Jefferson St
Iowa City
Akin
Aaron Sherman
Judah
Cedar Rapids
Temple Judah
Lindsay Lane
Sherman
Diefenderfer
Lensch
Prison worker claims persecution over Bible on desk
William Parker a 45 year old kitchen manager at Webb Correctional Facility says he was ordered to remove a Bible from his desk and from the prison claiming religious persecution. Parker notes Bibles are common in the facility and he plans to seek legal advice while awaiting permission to bring the Bible back if he does not read on duty.
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Wilmington, del
Webb
William Parker
Department of Correction
Carl Danberg
Sue
Parker
John Whitehead
The
Rutherford Institute
Centering Prayer Group and Speakers Details Cedar Rapids
Submit by noon Wednesday to Gazettes Communications Centering Prayer Group meets 5 30 p m on the first and third Thursdays at First Lutheran Church Cedar Rapids Information line 319 365 1494 Ext 280 or marden firstlutherancr org Janet Kim administrator physician at a New York faith based health center speaks at Living Hope Wesleyan Church 3 p m today on bioethics seminar Ralph Plagman Washington High School principal speaks 9 a m Sunday at First Presbyterian Cedar Rapids topic Kids in their Own Culture part of Our Community Judith Pedersen Benn peace
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First Lutheran Church
Third Ave
Cedar Rapids
Marden
Firstlutherancr
Janet Kim
New York
Living Hope Wesleyan Church
Boyson Rd
Ralph Plagman
Washington High School
First Presbyterian Church
Fifth St
Judith Pedersen-Benn
ALPHA
Janiesek
Firstlutheranci.org
Thomas Merton
Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
E. Boyson Rd
Hiawatha
Lower Deer Creek
Community religious events listing Cedar Rapids Iowa area
A schedule of faith and cultural events in Cedar Rapids and nearby areas. Topics include forgiveness discussions at Peoples Church, inter religious council forums at Alliant Energy Building, Catholic laymen meetings at Mercy Medical Center, a concert at Imago Christi Church, and multiple services and study sessions at local churches. Local contact numbers provided.
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Mary Andre
Peoples Church Unitarian Universalist
Third Ave
Cedar Rapids
Imam Ahmed Elkhaldy
Muslim American Society
Iowa
Alliant Energy Building
Inter-Religious Council
Phyllis Fleming
Mercy Medical Center
Cedar River Trails
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Sara Chrisman
Scott
Alburnett
Chrisman
Molly.rossiter
Gazcomm.com
St. George Antiochian
Religious Society of Friends
Whittier
Antioch Christian Church
Cottage Grove Parkway
Hwy
Marion
Cone
Evan Piast
Unitycrorg
Blairs Ferry Rd
River of Life Ministries
Riveroflife.org
Family Church
Crfamily.org
Daniel & Kelly Winr
Ian
Jhillside Wesleyan Church
First Ave
Randy Richter
Aweb
Living Hope Wesleyan
Boyson Road
Council Stunday
Lhwc.net
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
St. Paul’s
Third Avenue S
Faith United Methodist
Jesus
John Wesley
the Salvation Army
Salvation Army
Shir
Sun. E.P.I.C
Women's Ministries
Fishers of
C Ave
Bible Church
Maranatha Bible Church
25Th St. NE
Jr. & Sr
Wed
Aaron Telecky
Thad Joyce
Marenathabible.ora
Cedar Valley Bible Church
Cottage Grove Ave
Sun
Connect - Wed
Awana School
St. Matthew Catholic Church
1St Ave
Downtown
John Xxill Churc
Roncalli Dr
Hwy. 30
80Th St
Terre
Elizabeth Ann Seto
Lyndhurst
Peace Church
Timmtten
Br Jesus Christ
KMRY
Douglas MacLeod
Ave
Church of the King
Donald Glazier
W.churchoftheking.org
Nazarene
iFirst Church of Christ, Scientist
Oakland
Amea
Sion
God
MG Eleacade
Cedar Hills Community Church
E Ave
Checrca.org
Sunday School
Noelridge Christian?Church
Disciples of Christ
Ra A
Nurs
Grace Episcopal
Paul A. Fuessel Jr
Alice B
Orgraceepiscopal.org
Langer
Noer
Assembly of God
Staty of God “the Friendly Church Bible Study
Westew
F Avenue
First Assembly OF God
First Congregational United G
17Th St
David Hohmann
Firsteetinnaluce.net
Noah’s Ark
Eden United Church of Christ
Glenn D. Hunt
8Th Ave
Church of the Nazarene
Timothy W. Carter
Christ ‘Pe
William J. Pugliese
Barbara H. Schlachter
40Th St
Lindale
Christepiscopal.org
Noelridge
Clifton Stree
Pastorshard Marse
Immanuel Baptist Churci
Southern Baptist Convention
Wwe Immanieler Ort
Family
Edgewood Road
Edgewood
Gazettecommunications.com
Paris
Chicago
Ill
Imago Christi
B Ave
R.V. Williams
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church
Melrose Ave
David Meyer
Western Washington University
Don Weimer
Nina Swanson
Unity Center of
Steve Angrisano
Immaculate Conception Church