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Local church briefs 8/20/26
3+ week, 2+ day ago (107+ words) Standard Democrat Local church briefs 8/20/26 Sikeston churches announce a Sept. 4-6 reunion, Concordia Lutheran’s Sept. 12 trivia fundraiser and weekly dementia support meetings. A Concord Minute: You do you? When trouble makes you question what you know Local church briefs 8/13/26 A Concord…...
Local church briefs 8/13/26
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…...
After centuries in India, the last Cochin Jews try to keep t...
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (1084+ words) It was Shavuot, the Jewish holiday commemorating God giving the Torah to Moses. Hallegua reached the 458-year-old Paradesi Synagogue where he knew he would pray alone — without a minyan, the quorum of 10 males required for a communal service. Hallegua is…...
Local church briefs 8/6/26
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…...
Faith, family and fireworks light up Lighthouse Church's Jul...
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…...
Local church briefs 7/2/26
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…...
Shiite Muslims mark holy day of Ashoura after months of war...
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (807+ words) Ashoura commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, at the Battle of Karbala in A.D. 680 Imam Hussein was killed with his family and companions after refusing to pledge allegiance to the Umayyad caliphate. The event cemented the…...
Sikeston First UMC leaders honored, inspired at Missouri Ann...
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (588+ words) SIKESTON — Each year, United Methodist clergy, lay members and volunteers from the state of Missouri convene to connect with each other, celebrate ongoing ministries, ordain clergy and attend business sessions. Clergy members, the Rev. Jennifer Moxley and the Rev. Chandler…...
In Richmond, churches retrace the path of the enslaved to co...
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1117+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (RNS) – From 1830 to 1860, tens of thousands of enslaved people disembarked ships at Richmond’s Manchester Docks, an entry point into a bondage system that built Virginia’s wealth and shaped the city’s history. Shackled together, the enslaved people trudged along…...
Local church briefs 6/18/26
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (196+ words) SIKESTON — Blacklight bingo night presented by The Christian Academy in Sikeston will begin at 6 p.m. June 27 at Sikeston VFW, 709 Smith Ave., in Sikeston. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. There will be a live…...