Being her friend not her killer God Squad grief and faith guidance
A reader asks about medical power of attorney and honoring a friend's end of life wishes amid guilt. The God Squad offers comfort, stressing brain death as death, urging self forgiveness, and suggests spiritual reconciliation. The column also answers a reader about Jewish lineage through matrilineal status and conversion, applying to a case with Lady No. 1 and her descendants.
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Faithful attendance climbs as community braces for economic strain
Cedar Rapids pastors report fluctuating church attendance amid financial worry. Leaders note post crisis rebounds but fear a renewed downturn as families face debt and job insecurity. Community members describe turning to faith for guidance while lenders grow cautious about funding church projects.
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Young evangelicals swing to Obama in New Jersey vote
In Bergen County and North Jersey, younger evangelicals aged 18 to 44 shift from GOP alignment to Obama. Met o Community Church in Fort Lee hosts conservative theology with social justice, while pastors note a broader issue focus beyond abortion and homosexuality. Obama wins 32 percent of 18 to 29 evangelical vote and 26 percent overall among white evangelicals.
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Religious events notice for Wednesday noon deadline
Diane Bradbury reports at 9 45 a m Sunday in Andre Room Peoples Church Unitarian Universalist 600 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids. Topic Elderhostel trip to Zion Bryce and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon featuring Cindy Staton with Nina Swanson accompaniment.
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Epiphany concerts and church events in Cedar Rapids area
Community events including Father of Light concert at Unity Center Cedar Rapids, We Come Bearing Gifts at St. Pius X, and Alpha Marriage Course at First Lutheran. Also note Rev. Ryan Meader installed as pastor of Brighton First Church of God. Details on times locations contacts and costs where listed.
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Blairs Ferry Rd
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Forest Dr
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Council St
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Brighton First
Churches cancel services over winter weather safety
The Rev. Kurt Walker of Zion Presbyterian Church in Coggon leads elders to cancel two Sundays in December amid blizzard and ice. Other rural congregations similarly prioritized safety over finances as winter storms disrupted worship and giving.
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Gazette
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Coggon
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Center Point United Methodist Church
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Engagements and Weddings In The Gazette Spotlight
The Gazette invites readers to submit details for engagements and weddings. For forms and guidance call 368-8873 or 1-800-397-8212 to prepare a beautiful write-up of these special events.
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