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Germantown: Church Welcomes First Generation Haitian-American Youth...
The First United Methodist Church of Germantown (FUMCOG) has sat on the corner of East High Street and Germantown Avenue since 1796. In September, the congregation welcomed 33-year-old Jeanna Murat...
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Many worshippers are attending church services online this year amid the coronavirus pandemic, leading to unusual Easter celebrations. Easter Sunday is considered one of the holiest days of the year...
View ArticleReligion: Churches Embrace Online Technology Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
This time of year is usually one of the busiest times of year for churches. However, their daily operations and atmosphere have significantly changed as parishioners obey stay at home orders. Many...
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COVID-19: Malvern Church Adapts to Pandemic While Building New Sanctuary
A typical Sunday service at Great Valley Presbyterian Church in Malvern, Pennsylvania, is held in-person from 10 to 11 a.m. and includes singing hymns, Scripture reading, and a sermon from the pastor....
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COVID-19: Pastor at Great Valley Presbyterian Church Talks About Serving a...
With a new sanctuary and colder weather on the way, the church community expects its Sunday services will be very different from week to week as worship begins to move back inside. Keith Fink, senior...
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COVID-19: Malankara Orthodox Church Adapts Holy Communion for Social Distancing
The coronavirus pandemic has changed worship for Orthodox Christian communities throughout the region. Various rituals in the church have been changed to accommodate social distancing, but one of the...
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Social Issues: Muslim Women Discuss Mental Health in Their Community
Asiya N. Shaheed, chief empowerment coach and founder of J.E.S.S.I.C.A. Cares, answers her phone with enthusiasm. She is passionate about mental health and wellness in the Muslim community, and...
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COVID-19: Philadelphia Muslims Celebrate Another Ramadan During COVID-19
Story by Rjaa Ahmed Tifrah Aktar, a 27-year-old resident of West Philadelphia, fondly recalled spending Ramadan growing up in various parts of the U.S. Akhtar eagerly looks forward to celebrating the...
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Kensington: Building Community at the Al-Aqsa Islamic Day School
Al-Aqsa Eman Mustafa is a teacher at Al-Aqsa School, a private Islamic day school that is part of Al-Aqsa Islamic Society mosque at 1501 Germantown Ave. Al-Aqsa is an important center for many...
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Amateur Sports: Philadelphia Catholic League Has Traditions That Extend...
For 103 years, the Philadelphia Catholic League (PCL) has influenced generations of basketball players and coaches. That history is rivaled by few, if any, high school basketball leagues across the...
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