Nov 7, 2024
How do different religious groups traditionally vote?
How did the Christian vote affect the election results? The data is still out on this election, but the Pew Research Center says there is research to suggest a voter’s religious affiliation can be a strong indicator of where they align politically.
Oct 23, 2024
‘No kid sleeps on the floor in our town:’ Navarre church partners to build beds
Navarre United Methodist Church sees itself as a partner with the community. As such, the church partners with nonprofit organizations to assist people in many ways, including physical, monetary, emotional, or spiritual help. At times, it’s a little of all those things.
Oct 22, 2024
Four decades and counting: Local faith leader celebrates milestone
Service is one of the central ideas and virtues of Christianity. Various books of the Bible speak about serving and giving to others. In the Catholic Church, service can take many forms, including dedicating one’s life to a vocation in the church.
Oct 11, 2024
St. Augustine Episcopal celebrates new labyrinth
Faith is a journey.
That’s how Right Rev. Russel J. Kendrick characterized each person’s walk with Christ at the dedication ceremony for a new prayer labyrinth at St. Augustine Episcopal Church in Navarre.
Oct 4, 2024
Families harness resilience at therapeutic horse event
Exceptional Family Member Program members shared a unique opportunity for connection and healing, thanks to a special event at the Sand Spur Riding Club, Sept. 28.
Oct 1, 2024
Navarre pastor recounts trip to Cuba
90 miles. That’s how far away the island nation of Cuba is from the United States. While the physical distance between the two countries isn’t far, there has been a separation far bigger over the last 65 years.
Sep 23, 2024
Community of Christ’s Haunted Trail back again this year
With October just around the corner, Community of Christ Church in Navarre is gearing up for another year of thrills and chills. Last year, the church organized a haunted house (or rather, trail) attraction called “Fear Forest,” which was held in mid-October. It marked the first time since before COVID-19 that the event had been […]
Sep 18, 2024
St. Sylvester’s hosts ceremony honoring first responders ahead of 9/11
It’s been 23 years since the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, which took the lives of thousands of Americans. While memories often fade, St. Sylvester’s Catholic Church is committed to helping the community remember.
Sep 13, 2024
Family, sense of community central to northwest Florida Jewish faith communities
Tucked away deep in the Bible Belt, Pensacola has its fair share of Christian churches. While Christianity, particularly denominations of the Protestant variety, dominate the landscape, the western gate of Florida holds a somewhat surprising history when it comes to its connections with the Jewish faith, both past and present.
Sep 4, 2024
Carpentry and painting serve team making a difference
Before his ministry and his sacrifice upon the cross, Jesus Christ worked as a carpenter. In Mark 6:3 and Matthew 13:55, carpentry is discussed in relation to Jesus and his earthly father, Joseph.