Category Archives: Religion

The Tintinnabulation That So Musically Wells

Posted on November 11, 2010 by The Changeling

A reader is wondering how you feel about the church bells that ring everyday near the corner of Gates and Nostrand. A joyful noise or a complete annoyance? Click over to the forum to respond.

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Join Siloam Presbyterian Church for Dinner, Shopping and a Show

Posted on August 13, 2010 by The Changeling

It’s not too early to be thinking about things to do during the Christmas season. This is an especially useful exercise if you’re feeling miserable in this August heat. Siloam Presbyterian Church is planning a holiday trip to Long Island to see the show “The Night the Angels Sing” presented by Upper Room [...]

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Radical Living in the Times

Posted on August 9, 2010 by The Changeling

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This weekend the New York Times did a piece on individuals who use faith to guide their search for a new home. While many of us are concerned about the proximity to a laundromat or subway station when we’re looking for a place in the city, the folks in the article [...]

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Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church Gets A Facelift

Posted on June 1, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

Stuyvesant Heights is home to several historical churches.  Among them is Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church (230 Decatur Street at Lewis Avenue), which is undergoing alterations approved by the City of New York Landmarks Preservation Commission.  A temporary posting board along with permits explain the alterations.  Exterior work will include brick repointing, installation of new copper scuppers [...]

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St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Celebrates 111 Years with Handel’s “Messiah” Parts II & III

Posted on April 29, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

[ May 2, 2010; 3:30 pm; ]

Hallelujah!  Happy 111th Anniversary to the St. Philip’s Episcopal Parish.
The Senior Choir presents Handel’s “Messiah” Parts II and III.
Donations are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, $10 for students, and $5 for 12 years old and under.

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church
334 MacDonough Street
Brooklyn, NY  11233
(718) 778-8700 / (718) 375-3896

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Give Life. Give Blood.

Posted on October 9, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

[ October 10, 2009; 11:00 am to 4:30 pm. ] The Bethany Baptist Church (460 Marcus Garvey Blvd, between MacDonough and Decatur Streets) will be sponsoring a blood drive this Saturday from 11AM to 4:30PM. For more information, call (718) 455-8400.

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50 Years as a City Priest: Reflections of Father John McNamee

Posted on September 15, 2009 by The Changeling

[ September 20, 2009; 1:00 pm; ]
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The renowned Philadelphia priest, poet, author and social activist John McNamee – - author of “Diary of a City Priest” and subject of the movie of the same name – - will share his reflections on a half century as an urban priest on September 20th at 1PM at 111 Willoughby, 2nd [...]

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