Cremation and burial customs across faiths debated
Readers query whether observant Jews may be cremated and if biblical or custom-based rules apply. Answers explain Jewish law favors ground burial and dust returns, discuss Catholic blessing practices, and debunk claims about graves facing east, noting symbolic Eastward hope rather than legal requirement.
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Faith based camps blend fun with faith formation
Faith based camps offer canoeing rock walls and trail rides while weaving Bible lessons into the week. Camps include feet washing ceremonies baptismal vows and mock crucifixions to bring scripture closer to home. Leaders say camps boost faith development beyond church activities and provide teen mentors and role models for younger campers.
Camp Quest: First U.S. atheist summer camp in Ohio
In Clarksville Ohio Camp Quest bills itself as the nation s first sleep away summer camp for atheists founded in 1996 and now hosting 47 campers ages 8 to 17 plus 100 attending daughter camps in Michigan Minnesota California and Ontario The camp aims to provide a secular educational retreat with activities like canoeing archery and nature hikes while discussing philosophy and evolution to ease the sense of otherness among nonbelievers.
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Summer Conversations and Church Notices in Cedar Rapids
Submit event details to Carolyn Wadsworth by noon Wednesday. At Peoples Church Unitarian Universalist, Cedar Rapids, 10 a.m. Sunday, Summer Conversations feature The Barrier Islands with Nancy Dempsey. Christian Womens Club meets in Longbranch on Tuesday with Only by Invitation. Morning Connection at 9 a.m. Tuesday features School's Out. Erin Camp will perform. Teachers will be honored. Costs listed. After 6 Club meets Tuesday 6:15 p.m. Celebrate the Summer with kids in favorite clothes.
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Third Ave
Cedar Rapids
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Raytown
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Vocalist Ron Semler to Perform at Cedar Rapids Unity Center
Ron Semler, a vocalist, appears at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unity Center of Cedar Rapids. The venue is located at 3791 Blairs Ferry Road NE.
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Vacation Bible School Kickoff at Immanuel Baptist Cedar Rapids
Immanuel Baptist Church announces a kickoff celebration this morning at 1900 F Ave NW Cedar Rapids for Vacation Bible School open to ages 3 through adult. Session runs 6 PM Friday and continues through Sunday July 15 with transportation available. Information and registration at (34) 47077.
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Simpsons Movie sparks faith notes for teens and families
Detroit Free Press reports Rabbi Daniel Wolpe of Congregation Beth Shalom in Oak Park Ill uses Simpsons clips in Hebrew School to teach morals. Mark Pinsky notes the growing trend of finding spiritual lessons in cartoons while urging parental limits.
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Detroit Free Press
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Orlando Sentinel
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Christian Alliance to open West Des Moines office today
Christian Alliance plans a 2:30 to 5 pm open house for its new West Des Moines office at 989 Office Park Rd Suite 118 with appearances by U S Rep Steve King and State Sen David Hartauch. The event uses a come and go format with a 3 pm pledge and is announced in a statement by Steve Scheffer.
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Christian Alliance
Christian Coalition of Iowa
U.S
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