3+ week, 2+ day ago   (141+ words) Standard Democrat Sikeston church opens new facility for children with the mantra to 'love like Jesus' SIKESTON — What began as a conversation about a community need more than four years ago became reality Thursday as Sikeston First United Methodist Church…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (109+ words) Standard Democrat Local church briefs 8/13/26 Sikeston church briefs: Concordia trivia night fundraiser Sept. 12, free USDA-backed summer meals for kids, weekly dementia support group, plus how to share or feature church news. A Concord Minute: Grafted into Christ You never know…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (128+ words) FREE MEALS FOR CHILDREN SIKESTON — Dementiafied Christians, a spiritual support for those living with dementia, will meet at 9 a.m. every Saturday at the YMCA of Southeast Missouri in Sikeston. There will be simplified bible study, prayers and praise led by…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (108+ words) Standard Democrat Local church briefs 7/23/26 Sikeston churches announce VBS with free dinners, trivia fundraiser, free summer meals for kids, dementia support group, and how to share church news with the Standard Democrat. Local church briefs 7/16/26 A Concord Minute: The suffering…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (103+ words) Standard Democrat Local church briefs 7/16/26 Sikeston-area churches announce Vacation Bible Schools, revival services, shoe-drive fundraiser, New Hamburg picnic, free summer meals for kids and dementia support meetups. Local church briefs 7/9/26 A Concord Minute: Faithful fruit from the family tree Tanner…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago   (147+ words) Standard Democrat Faith, family and fireworks light up Lighthouse Church's July 4th celebration Despite stormy skies, thousands packed Lighthouse Church's "Light the Night" July 4 event for family fun, faith-filled fellowship and a 40-minute fireworks show. After dodging afternoon storms, thousands gathered…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1115+ words) “Our Catholic faith is a living tradition, and there is a difference between being rooted and being stuck,” the Rev. John Ubel said in homilies Sunday at English-language and Latin Masses. Since the Second Vatican Council modernized the liturgy more…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (211+ words) MINER, Mo. — An Independence Day Celebration will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 5 at Miner Baptist Church. The event will feature food trucks, live music at the cross, games, face painting, inflatables and more. Bring lawn chairs. SIKESTON — The Free…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (522+ words) Standard Democrat A Concord Minute: Locked out at higher things Locked out of his dorm at a Lutheran youth conference, the Rev. Matthew Berry reflects on Higher Things, youth faith formation, and hope in Jesus for a church that seems…...