Holy Ground Stories

Singing for the Lord

May 18, 2012

Music helped bring a Topeka couple together in 2011. Now, the pair is diving into a full-time ministry in which they put their musical talents to use for t...

Branson-based day camp coming

By phil anderson

May 11, 2012

Topeka Bible Church children’s pastor Mark Bucholtz has heard a lot of good things about Kanakuk Christian summer camps from people in his congregation. ...

Pastor brings new life to church

By phil anderson

May 4, 2012

Leland Denton remembers a time several decades ago when every pew was full for Sunday services at Central Presbyterian Church, 920 S.W. Huntoon. “Even th...

Minister bridges gap with youth

By phil anderson

May 4, 2012

Chris Stewart, a minister in the Church of Christ denomination, was looking to get involved in a “gritty” kind of ministry about a decade ago. His desi...

Maher, Landon release new CDs

By phil anderson

May 4, 2012

Matt Maher’s songs “Your Grace is Enough” and “Hold Us Together” have put him on the Christian music map. His latest project, “The Love In Betw...

Indian tacos help church survive

By phil anderson

April 27, 2012

Barely hanging on with only eight regular attendees and no pastor, Sullivan Chapel Indian United Methodist Church in North Topeka is hoping for better days...

Blintze Brunch a Topeka treat

By phil anderson

April 27, 2012

In one of the most anticipated culinary and cultural events of the year in Topeka, Temple Beth Sholom opens its doors each spring for its Blintze Brunch fu...

Downtown churches swap pastors

By phil anderson

April 20, 2012

Two downtown churches, one with a predominantly black congregation, the other with a mostly white membership, will exchange ministers for services on Sunda...

Catholics still seek changes

By phil anderson

April 20, 2012

Leaders of Catholics for Renewal of Northeast Kansas say they aren’t a bunch of rabble-rousers or malcontents who are trying to stir up trouble in their...

St. Joseph's celebrates 125th

By phil anderson

April 20, 2012

On the north edge of downtown Topeka, just a stone’s throw from the Interstate 70 viaduct, the twin spires of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church point to the...

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Dear God, You show me the path to life. You set me free. Keep the thoughts of my heart before you, my Lord, and fulfill all the plans you have for me. We praise you, God. Amen.

- Elsie Bohm, Emporia

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RELIGION CALENDAR

MAY 19
Parking lot worship service
A parking lot worship service will be held starting at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at the Bridge, located at S.W. 8th and Clay. The event will get under way with a hot dog dinner, followed by a worship service featuring preaching, testimonies, music and Holy Communion. The event is sponsored by Central Park Christian Church, the Bridge and students of the Urban Ministry Institute of Topeka. For more information, call (785) 431-6000.

MAY 20
Pianist Frederic Chen in concert
Acclaimed pianist Frederic Chen will present a concert titled “An Evening of Chopin” at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 20, at Grace Episcopal Cathedral, 701 S.W. 8th. Tickets for the event are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Children 12 and younger are admitted free.

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