Stories by Christie Storm

  • Hymn to Mary’s DEVOTION

    Not all Christians observe the season of Lent, but for those who do, this 40-day period is often spent focusing on prayer, fasting and repentance.

  • Black, white congregations unite in faith

    Members of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church and Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Little Rock recently concluded a series of discussions about race, fait…

  • Walking the walk

    Each Friday during Lent, parishioners at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fort Smith walk in the footsteps of Jesus through a devotion known as the Sta…

  • Reflect, Repent, Renew

    The season of Lent for Christians of the West begins next week with the penitential day of Ash Wednesday.

  • Torahs find new temples

    Temple Anshe Emeth in Pine Bluff closed its doors in June after almost 150 years as the spiritual home of the city's Jewish community, but the congregation's l…

  • Cascading chimes

    A small choir at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Fayetteville has been practicing the centuries-old art of change bell ringing for years, but not on the usual m…

  • Daughter's queries prompted Genesis film

    After watching a 2014 debate between creationist Ken Ham and science educator Bill Nye, Thomas Purifoy Jr.'s daughter started asking questions.

  • Author to speak on truth at Trinity

    Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marilynne Robinson will speak at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Little Rock as part of the church's Insights…

  • 'Souper Bowl' to feed the hungry

    While football fans gear up for the big game Sunday, Trinity Presbyterian Church will participate in a "Souper Bowl" of another kind.

  • Striking accord

    On Tuesday afternoons, Christian, Muslim and Jewish children in Little Rock join together in song as part of an interfaith children's choir.

  • Saints on standby

    For Laura Humphries, St. Mary Magdalene is like a friend she can turn to in a time of need.

  • St. Mark's celebrates Epiphany

    St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Little Rock will host an Epiphany service at 7 p.m. Friday.

  • Menorah lightings continue tradition

    Lubavitch of Arkansas will kick off the celebration of Hanukkah at 6:30 p.m. today with a public menorah lighting at the corner of Bowman Road and Chenal Parkw…

  • Silent nights, holy nights

    For those seeking a spiritual start to the new year, St. Scholastica Retreat Center in Fort Smith is offering a quiet alternative -- a silent retreat.

  • Pane by precious pane

    The large, colorful stained-glass window that usually adorns the front of Christ Episcopal Church in downtown Little Rock is gone. In its place are panes of cl…

  • Seasonal songs set the spirit

    Carols and hymns are an essential part of church services for many worshippers during Advent and Christmas. The music helps set the tone of the season.

  • Gift-wrapped reading

    The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette again offers a selection of books ideal for gift-giving.

  • Printed presents

    Christmas is nearing, and the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette again offers a selection of 12 books ideal for gift-giving.

  • Grace and gratitude

    Thanksgiving is a beloved holiday for many, a day to gather with family and friends and get stuffed on turkey and pumpkin pie.

  • Foodbank announces campaign

    The Arkansas Foodbank is inviting faith communities to get involved in its weeklong "Full on Faith" initiative Nov. 28-Dec. 3.

  • United in prayer

    As voters head to the polls Tuesday, several churches are opening their doors to those seeking guidance from a higher power or simply a place to pray.

  • Renewing the spirit

    On Monday, half a world away, Lutherans and Catholics will join together to commemorate the Reformation.

  • An audience with the Oracle

    The spiritual adviser to the Dalai Lama will offer blessings and share Buddhist teachings during a visit to central Arkansas this month.

  • Beyond redemption?

    Christian activist and best-selling author Shane Claiborne takes on the death penalty in his latest book, challenging people of faith, especially fellow Christ…

  • Grace for 'all creatures'

    St. Luke's Episcopal Church is going to the dogs ... and the cats and the birds.

  • Open Door to start conference Friday

    Open Door Community Church in Sherwood will host its 15th annual Fall Conference starting Friday and continuing through Oct. 2.

  • Feeding a need

    Twice a month, volunteers at Christ Episcopal Church in downtown Little Rock set up shop for a fresh take on the usual food pantry.

  • St. Mark's Episcopal installs solar panels

    St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Little Rock has made caring for creation one of its missions, and the church took another energy-saving step Tuesday.

  • United in prayer

    Members of various religions will gather at 6 p.m. Thursday at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Little Rock for the fifth annual "Love Thy Neighbor" interfaith p…

  • Enneagram seminar to analyze personality types

    Second Presbyterian Church in Little Rock will host an Enneagram conference this fall featuring best-selling author and therapist Ian Morgan Cron and Enneagram…

  • Finding yourself

    Second Presbyterian Church in Little Rock will host an Enneagram conference this fall featuring best-selling author and therapist Ian Morgan Cron and Enneagram…

  • Unbreakable conference set for LR

    Hundreds of women from Arkansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas are expected to attend the Unbreakable Women's Conference on Friday and Aug. 20 in Little Rock.

  • Hymns that heal

    Jason Truby's latest album is an instrumental collection of hymns intended to be a salve for the soul.

  • Survey: Projects help sell churches

    A new survey by LifeWay Research shows that people who don't go to church are open to helping out with community service projects or attending concerts and spo…

  • Stunning structures

    Editor's note: This is the second part in a two-part series.

  • On the tourism trail

    Editor's note: This is the first part of a two-part series.

  • Soulful summer sojourns

    The long, lazy days of summer offer the perfect opportunity to catch up on some reading.

  • Church series will present five authors

    Five nationally known authors and religion scholars will be featured during the second season of theological discussions hosted by Trinity Episcopal Cathedral …

  • 'Whatever God wants'

    As the Rev. Ronnie Floyd nears the end of his second term as president of the 15.3 million-member Southern Baptist Convention, he's often asked if he'll be gla…

  • Art program stirs kids’ skills

    Music is an integral part in the life of the congregation at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, so much so, that in 1997, the church started its own musi…

  • Saying farewell

    For almost 150 years, Temple Anshe Emeth has served as a spiritual home for the Jewish community in Pine Bluff and surrounding towns.

  • Church's program stirs kids' art skills

    Music is an integral part in the life of the congregation at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, so much so that in 1997 the church started its own music …

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