God and Country services an American tradition
Politicians and war heroes have found themselves in the pulpit annually for a celebration that united America’s religious and public realms in civil religion.
July 04, 2009

Freedom theme of church’s service
Freedom Sunday is set aside to give thanks for the gift of freedom and to remember those who have made it possible.
July 04, 2009

Veteran priest answers call at La Marque parish
The Rev. Chacko Puthumayil spoke with Our Faith about his 38 years as a priest, his present ministry and the future of the church.
June 27, 2009

Churches celebrate patriotism, freedom
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church will have its Freedom Celebration on Sunday.
June 27, 2009

Father’s Day history is rooted in church
Our Faith correspondent Rick Cousins traces the history of Father's Day to its beginnings in church.
June 20, 2009

A week of baseball, VBS and bands
Dickinson's Living Faith Outreach requests food donations as part of its free Champions Park Baseball Relief Summer Camp.
June 20, 2009

Catholics hold service on peninsula without priest
PORT BOLIVAR — Parishioners of Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church gathered at the Port Bolivar United Methodist Church for a service without its priest.
June 15, 2009

Author of ‘The Shack’ to speak
TEXAS CITY — Controversial writer William P. Young will speak twice on Tuesday at the Doyle Convention Center and Baypoint Community Church.
June 15, 2009

Macedonia still fosters community after 120 years
GALVESTON — Since the Macedonia Bible Church was founded in 1889, the church hasn’t lost its passion for promoting faith on the island.
June 13, 2009

Barbecue, gospel and a to-go Torah delivery
Galveston County religious events this week include Gospel by the Sea, a barbecue cookoff and a controversial author's book signing.
June 13, 2009

Dual-career deacons key to Catholic churches
Deacons can perform most of the duties of a parish priest, but many also juggle the responsibilities of hearth, home and a secular job.
June 06, 2009

‘The Shack’ author to speak
William P. Young, author of “The Shack,” a Christian best-seller, will speak at two events in Texas City on June 16.
June 06, 2009

Cargill celebrates 50 years of ministry
Monsignor Eugene Cargill reluctantly responded to his calling and next month, he will celebrate his 50th year as a priest.
May 30, 2009

Revival taps into historic roots
"Azusa Street Anointing" is in line with the historical nature of the modern Pentecostal movement, which includes tongues, prophecies and healings.
May 30, 2009

Prayer plays a part in memories of war
Our Faith continues a two-part series with reflections from three clergymen on their experiences of faith under fire.
May 23, 2009