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Missouri counties prepare to comply with sweeping same-sex marriage ruling - STLtoday.com

Posted: 26 Jun 2015 03:20 PM PDT

STLtoday.com

Missouri counties prepare to comply with sweeping same-sex marriage ruling STLtoday.com "Today, we celebrate the United States Supreme Court's decision to grant that right to all couples everywhere," said St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay. "Finally, Americans can just call it marriage." ... Mike Kinman climbed into the bell tower of Christ ... and more »

4th Of July Events Around Sonoma County - Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Posted: 26 Jun 2015 02:31 PM PDT

Santa Rosa Press Democrat

4th Of July Events Around Sonoma County Santa Rosa Press Democrat Sugarloaf Park will hold its second annual Fireworks Hike and Fundraiser at 7 p.m. July 4, with a view of up to 18 fireworks show throughout the Bay Area. Tickets are $50, with lights snacks and sweets included. Kids to age 17 are $10. Not recommended ... and more »

Tears of joy, tears of sorrow, and little empathetic listening (COMMENTARY) - Religion News Service

Posted: 26 Jun 2015 01:01 PM PDT

Tears of joy, tears of sorrow, and little empathetic listening (COMMENTARY) Religion News Service In some quarters, church bells are ringing in celebration. At the same time, millions of ... I was a young theology student in a liberal Boston seminary when same-sex marriage became legal in Massachusetts in 2003. I stood outside the Cambridge City ... and more »

Live the charming life of a llama farmer - Telegraph.co.uk

Posted: 26 Jun 2015 09:49 AM PDT

Telegraph.co.uk

Live the charming life of a llama farmer Telegraph.co.uk St Peter and St Paul church is one of the last great Suffolk wool churches built before The Reformation and is known for its finely tuned tenor bell. “Although I have used the house as a shop,” says Maggie, “I have kept it ... If you have a bit of land ...

Kirkbymoorside Bell Tower Open Morning 2015 - The Kirkbymoorside Town Blog (blog)

Posted: 26 Jun 2015 09:37 AM PDT

The Kirkbymoorside Town Blog (blog)

Kirkbymoorside Bell Tower Open Morning 2015 The Kirkbymoorside Town Blog (blog) Kirkbymoorside Bell Tower Open Morning 2015. June 26, 2015. Drop in and meet us. See what happens in the ringing room and belfry. Find out how you could become a bellringer too. It'll be great to see you! Saturday 4th July 10.00am – 12.30pm. Here's a ...

US Supreme Court backs marriage equality, groups and leaders respond - Windy City Times

Posted: 26 Jun 2015 07:53 AM PDT

Windy City Times

US Supreme Court backs marriage equality, groups and leaders respond Windy City Times Our commitment to the values of love, inclusion, family, and justice have inspired millions of Catholics—both straight and LGBT—to work for this day, even when some leaders of our Church have instructed us to fight against it. It is wonderful to see ... and more »

Reviews: Neil Young, Lau, The Milk Carton Kids, Major Lazer, Mike Nock and ... - The Australian

Posted: 26 Jun 2015 07:08 AM PDT

The Australian

Reviews: Neil Young, Lau, The Milk Carton Kids, Major Lazer, Mike Nock and ... The Australian From the fields of Nebraska to the banks of the Ohio / Farmers won't be free to grow what they want to grow / If corporate control takes over the American farm / With fascist politicians and chemical giants walking arm in arm.” Subtlety ... In The Bell ...

Woog's World: Front-porch philosopher's take on Westport's loss of community - Westport News

Posted: 26 Jun 2015 05:05 AM PDT

Westport News

Woog's World: Front-porch philosopher's take on Westport's loss of community Westport News A Vietnam vet who has coached youth sports, is an officer with the Veterans of Foreign Wars and, as sexton of Green's Farms Congregational Church, handles everything from repairs to ringing the bell, he is also a student of history. He shows off the ...

OTTERY: Fun for all the family at Pixie Day event - View Online

Posted: 26 Jun 2015 04:43 AM PDT

View Online

OTTERY: Fun for all the family at Pixie Day event View Online They are then addressed by the Chief Pixie who whips them into a frenzy before sending the pixies towards the church with the intention of doing great harm to the bellringers. The bellringers are captured and paraded in the town before finally escaping ...

Bell ringer emerges from week living in the belfry to raise money to help ... - Leicester Mercury

Posted: 26 Jun 2015 04:10 AM PDT

Bell ringer emerges from week living in the belfry to raise money to help ... Leicester Mercury She took him two meals every day and, aside from the other odd visitor, was the only person he spoke to during his time in the bell tower. John had a radio and some books to entertain him during the day but when the power was off in the evenings it ...

Nantes travel tips: Where to go and what to see in 48 hours - The Independent

Posted: 26 Jun 2015 03:39 AM PDT

The Independent

Nantes travel tips: Where to go and what to see in 48 hours The Independent Travel essentials. Why go now? The cultural capital of western France and gateway to the Loire Valley comes alive in summer with a multitude of events. The centrepiece is the two-month Voyage à Nantes festival (3 July to 30 August; 00 33 8 92 464 044; ...

'Greatly respected' Tiger not forgotten - Leicester Mercury

Posted: 26 Jun 2015 02:15 AM PDT

Leicester Mercury

'Greatly respected' Tiger not forgotten Leicester Mercury ... was closed and the scholars were all present at the ceremony. "In the evening, a muffled quarter peal of grandsire triples was rung on the church bells in memory of Private Pell by the Midland Counties' Ringers' Association." Share0 Share0 Tweet0 ...

Events in Harwich and Manningtree this weekend - Maldon and Burnham Standard

Posted: 26 Jun 2015 02:14 AM PDT

Events in Harwich and Manningtree this weekend Maldon and Burnham Standard Tomorrow afternoon, the Bradwell Bell Ringers will be ringing the church bells, while on Sunday there will be a barbecue and tours of the towers. The day will culminate with the raffle being drawn at 4pm and a village “Songs of Praise” at 6pm. There ... and more »

Events in Harwich and Manningtree this weekend - Harwich and Manningtree Standard

Posted: 26 Jun 2015 02:00 AM PDT

Harwich and Manningtree Standard

Events in Harwich and Manningtree this weekend Harwich and Manningtree Standard The festival, at St George's Church, will see blooms on display from today until Monday. There will also be stalls, refreshments and a raffle. Tomorrow afternoon, the Bradwell Bell Ringers will be ringing the church bells, while on Sunday there will be ...

The Avengers actor Patrick Macnee dies at 93 - Salisbury Journal

Posted: 26 Jun 2015 01:03 AM PDT

Salisbury Journal

The Avengers actor Patrick Macnee dies at 93 Salisbury Journal Quizzed on who was the most appealing of his three co-stars in the original Avengers series – Honor Blackman as Cathy Gale, Diana Rigg as Emma Peel, or Linda Thorson as Tara King – Macnee did the only thing an English gentleman could and politely ... and more »

Organizers invite residents to ring in July 4 - The Killeen Daily Herald

Posted: 26 Jun 2015 12:04 AM PDT

Organizers invite residents to ring in July 4 The Killeen Daily Herald “The ringing of bells symbolize and celebrate our common heritage as citizens of the United States of America and honor those Americans who have sacrificed for the freedoms we all enjoy,” Mylcraine said. Mylcraine said all community members are invited ...

Freedom Fest on for Saturday with plenty of entertainment and politics - New Albany Gazette

Posted: 25 Jun 2015 10:18 PM PDT

Freedom Fest on for Saturday with plenty of entertainment and politics New Albany Gazette The opening ceremony will be at noon with a welcome from Mayor Tim Kent and the ringing of the Freedom Bell by Pilot Club member Betty King. Members of American Legion Post 72 will ... Organizers stress that the event is thanks to the work of several ...

Religion events from around the Washington area - Washington Post

Posted: 25 Jun 2015 09:06 PM PDT

Religion events from around the Washington area Washington Post Saturdays, 12:30 p.m.: Weekly carillon recital by Edward M. Nassor. Washington National Cathedral .... A docent will lead a tour of the cathedral, its history, architecture and art — plus a traditional English tea and a scenic view of the city from ... and more »

Most of us want to retain our traditional rituals - Irish Independent

Posted: 25 Jun 2015 06:30 PM PDT

Irish Independent

Most of us want to retain our traditional rituals Irish Independent 'The Angelus' on RTÉ is a tradition, as are the bells that sound out from churches of all denominations calling the faithful to prayer. Of course, it is also uniquely Irish, bringing us back to a time when the vast majority of the population were Roman ... and more »

RTÉ ringing the changes on Angelus - Irish Independent

Posted: 25 Jun 2015 06:30 PM PDT

Irish Independent

RTÉ ringing the changes on Angelus Irish Independent But it seems the 18 peals that once signalled a call to prayer, and now in a more secular age are said to denote a pause for reflection, are not necessarily seen as a blessing by all. Atheist Ireland, which stands for the separation of church and State ... and more »

South Carolina church shooter comes from a broken family - MercatorNet (blog)

Posted: 25 Jun 2015 05:13 PM PDT

MercatorNet (blog)

South Carolina church shooter comes from a broken family MercatorNet (blog) “In the near-week since a shooting rampage left nine African-American parishioners dead at the historic Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina,” opined Emma Margolin at MSNBC Tuesday, “all eyes have turned to the Confederate Battle flag ...

Carillon Concerts Begin at Norwich July 4 - The Northfield News

Posted: 25 Jun 2015 05:11 PM PDT

Carillon Concerts Begin at Norwich July 4 The Northfield News Concerts will be held rain or shine on five consecutive Saturdays from July 4 to August 1, and all concerts begin at 1 p.m. Following each original, hour-long performance, guests are invited to tour the bell tower and view a demonstration of the ...

Darling Point, NSW

Posted: 25 Jun 2015 04:00 PM PDT

Leasingham, Lincs

Posted: 25 Jun 2015 04:00 PM PDT

Bulletin Board - Canon City Daily Record

Posted: 25 Jun 2015 12:11 PM PDT

Bulletin Board Canon City Daily Record 9-10 a.m. "Peace in Motion" exercise club meets for relaxing and meditative stretching, balance, Chi Gong and simple dances at Shepherd of the Hills Church, 801 Sheridan Ave. For more information, call 719-320-3753. 11 a.m. to 12:30 .... 7:15 a.m. TOPS ... and more »

Funding boost for three county churches - Ledbury Reporter

Posted: 25 Jun 2015 08:18 AM PDT

Ledbury Reporter

Funding boost for three county churches Ledbury Reporter Holy Trinity Church in Bosbury and St Michael and All Angels, Upper Sapey will both benefit from funding provided by the National Churches Trust, while St Mary the Virgin Church in Marden has been boosted by the Heritage Lottery Fund. ... The money ... and more »

The Latest on shooting: US attorney general's comments - KFDA

Posted: 24 Jun 2015 11:51 AM PDT

The Latest on shooting: US attorney general's comments KFDA Trinity Episcopal Cathedral also plans to hold a noon prayer service and ring its bells each hour until 5 p.m.. The church announced it would hold the special service with the assistance of the Rev. Calvin Griffin from St. ... The eleven founding ... and more »

The Latest on shooting: Preparations for Statehouse viewing - Alabama's News Leader

Posted: 24 Jun 2015 08:40 AM PDT

Alabama's News Leader

The Latest on shooting: Preparations for Statehouse viewing Alabama's News Leader Trinity Episcopal Cathedral also plans to hold a noon prayer service and ring its bells each hour until 5 p.m.. The church announced it would hold the special service with the assistance of the Rev. Calvin Griffin from St. ... The eleven founding ... and more »