Taize worship gains followers in Eastern Iowa churches
Lois Eells 86 began attending Taize services at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church Cedar Rapids after trying it years ago. Taize services emphasize contemplative singing readings silence and candlelight welcoming multiple faiths and promoting inner peace and community connection across denominations and faiths.
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Molly Rossiter
the Gazette
Lois Eells
Eells
Lovely Lane United Methodist Church
42Nd St. NE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Burgundy
France
Global Muslim population hits 1.57 billion
A Pew Forum study finds 1.57 billion Muslims, about one fourth of the world, with Asia housing over 60 percent. The report maps Sunni Shiite shares, notes data gaps, and highlights Muslims as minorities in 317 million people facing regional tensions.
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Eric Gorski
Pew Forum On Religion
Public Life
Germany
Lebanon
China
Syria
Russia
Jordan
Libya
Ethiopia
Afghanistan
Amaney
Jamal
Princeton University
Brian Grim
Iran
Pakistan
India
Iraq
Middle East
Asia
North Africa
sub-Saharan Africa
Europe
Americas
Tanzania
Nigeria
France
Voices of Faith on How God Speaks Across Traditions
Clergy from Jewish and Christian communities discuss how God communicates today. Rabbi Mark Levin cites Torah interpretation and prophetic inspiration, while The Rev Fran T Cary notes biblical audio reveals God’s guidance through Genesis Exodus and the Holy Spirit in John 16 13.
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Mark Levin
Congregation
Beth Torah
Overland Park
Kan
God
Martin Luther King Jr
Fran T. Cary
Trinity A.M.E. Church
Kansas City
Moses
Calendar of Religious and Community Events Highlights
The Gazette lists ongoing religious services and community events across Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and nearby areas. Highlights include 50th Anniversary Service at St. Pius X Church in Cedar Rapids, a 9 a.m. Sunday mass schedule, the Vernimont Room talk on Our Economy by Bob Latham, and Christian Women Club meetings in Longbranch and Melrose Meadows. Additional items feature Jan Mickelson’s talk at Zion Lutheran, Sow Tree Ministries, Unity Center concerts, First United Methodist Church performances, and Luther College’s Jesus Justice and Jazz tour with ticket details.
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St. Pius X Church
Council St. NE
Cedar Rapids
Bob Latham
Latham Associates
Vernimont
First Presbyterian Church
Fifth St
Helene Kahlstorf
Lake George
Minn
Christian Women's Club
Longbranch
Twixt Town Rd
Iowa City
Robert Soto
Sow Tree Native Path International Ministries
Trinity Episcopal Church
E. College St
John Rapson
Chris Dimond
Luther College
Center For Faith and Life
Decorah
Food pantry donation event at church in Iowa City
A community event titled Lets All Say No To Harassment and Bullying runs at 6 p.m. on October 18 at First United Methodist Church 214 East Jefferson Street Iowa City. Speaker LaSheila Yates from Cultural Perspectives Cedar Rapids leads the program. Contact 319 338 9514 for details.
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First United Methodist Church
E. Jefferson St
Iowa City
LaSheila Yates
Cedar Rapids
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