Luther, Zwingli, Carlstadt, Bucer ... powerful rulers like the Emperor Ferdinand put enormous pressure on the Church to abolish the law of celibacy, but the popes resolutely declined, and have ...

It represented the best of the community in 1913 when a church was involved in fundraising for repairs to its building after a lightning strike.

A 1913 signature quilt from Christ Reformed Church in Jefferson, PA was recently auctioned. The quilt is now on display at the historical society's museum in Jefferson. Antiquarians from York ...

Antiquarians from York County’s Wehrly’s Auction were taking in a seminar about quilts when one piece bearing a Star of Bethlehem caught their eye. Actually, the quilt laden with sewn ...

The Roman Catholic Church has consistently condemned abortion — the direct and purposeful taking of the life of the unborn child. In principle, Catholic Christians believe that all life is ...

Mr. Koehler’s strong Christian faith was the foundation of his life. He was a member of Zwingli United Church of Christ in Souderton, PA until 1971. He then joined Central Schwenkfelder Church ...

The word 'church' in common language has many meanings depending on the context. This is the story ... Origin of the English word 'church' The English word 'church' itself is Anglo-Saxon in origin.

Coronations, royal weddings, kings, queens, statesmen and soldiers; poets, heroes and villains – history happens here and it’s all waiting to be discovered.

The legendary founder of Bread and Puppet Theater is 90 years old and rising. In December I went to interview Peter Schumann in his home in Glover ...

Pop singer and actress who sang "Try Again" ...

👇 Calvinism is a major branch of Protestantism that follows the teachings of 16th-century theologian John Calvin. The Westerkerk, a Calvinist church in Amsterdam. Image: Depositphotos While the core ...