Belief on Tsunami Punishment Sparks Debate and Prayer
Readers argue whether natural disasters are divine punishment. A Boca Raton writer condemns blame as adding guilt, urges an early warning system, and highlights global compassion. A New York correspondent notes shared ethical teachings across religions and rejects violence in religion.
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Bluegrass Gospel Open Mic at Cedar Rapids Church
Multiple religious events in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas list performances forums discussions and services at churches including Asbury United Methodist St Wenceslaus First United Methodist Marion First Presbyterian Peoples Church and Trinity Lutheran along with Prairiewoods and other venues. Notable entries include Jutro The Daybreak Czech girls choir Feb 17 at St Wenceslaus and Mary Thompson Zimbabwe talk at Mercy Medical Center along with Lenten services Ash Wednesday observances and spiritual workshops led by local pastors and organizations.
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Asbury United Methodist Church
27Th Ave
Cedar Rapids
First United Methodist Church
Seventh Ave
Marion
Bob Sessions
David Ard
First Presbyterian Church
Fifth St
Sessions
Kirkwood Community College
Ard
Mount Mercy College
Sheila Urquhart
Four Oaks
Peoples Church Unitarian Universalist
Third Ave
John Prabhakar
Rochelle
Iil
Esther Prabhakar
India
Christian Women’s Club
Morning Connection
Longbranch
Twixt Town Rd
Mary Thompson
Zimbabwe
Mercy Medical Center
Valley View Baptist Church
Mount Veron Rd
Max Lucado
Trinity Lutheran Church
First Ave
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
Shared worship bridges two Cedar Rapids congregations
Two Cedar Rapids churches Covenant and New Life share space and worship styles. They renovated a rental building to host both communities while maintaining distinct traditions. Leaders hope their cooperation inspires broader Christian unity in the city.
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Williams
Jurgensmeier
Covenant
New Life
Helena Mills
Cedar Rapids
Mills
Lord
Williams Church
Davia Wallace Ink
Garry Schultz
New Life Community Church
Covenant Seventh-day Adventist Church
Covenant Seventhday Adventist
Gazette to Publish Free Holy Week Directory
The Gazette will publish a free directory of Holy Week services from March 19 to 27 with entries from Eastern Iowa churches. Organizations should submit denomination church name address contact phone and service times by March 7 via mail fax or email. phone submissions are not accepted.
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Gazette
Iowa
the Gazette
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Cedar Rapids
Linda
Cruise
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Religious police powers under review in Malaysia
Islamic authorities raided a disco on January 20 arresting about 100 Muslims for alleged indecent behavior. The detainees were held up to 10 hours with alleged humiliation of women. A cabinet order calls for examining religious police powers.
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Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
New Straits Times
Rais Yatim
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E. Boyson Road
Hiawatha
Trinity United Methodist Church
Don Hobson
Sherrie Sutherland
Harlan Gillespie
Jill Sanders
Mike Ellson
First Congregational Church
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