Jim Devericks, a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Lantana, with the 12-foot lighted cross. Photo provided
You can see for miles the lighted cross on top of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Lantana.
The 12-foot beacon of religious faith was r
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First Presbyterian welcomes guest preacher Michael B. Brown to the pulpit on March 10.
Brown is an author, motivational speaker and the former senior minister at Marble Collegiate Church in New York City, America’s oldest existing Protestant congreg
“Jerusalem and the Disputed Territories: Definitive Sovereignty in International Law” is the topic of Dr. Jacques P. Gauthier’s lecture at 11 a.m. Feb. 18 in the Friedberg Auditorium at FAU’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, 777 Glades Road, Boca R
Violinist David Lisker will perform April 18 at ‘Echoes of Hope,’ a concert put on by the Center for Jewish Engagement at Zinman Hall west of Boca Raton. Photo provided
The Center for Jewish Engagement, a program of the Jewish Federation of South Pal
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Delray Beach is inviting people who love music to join one of its musical programs. Opportunities are available for young people and adults, and participation is open to people of all faiths who share a love of music. R
Lake Worth Beach will be the site of a sunrise service April 21. Jane Smith/The Coastal Star
At Easter sunrise services, Christians hear the word of God as they watch the day bloom. It reminds worshippers that Jesus’ sacrifice allows them to begin
Marla Schaefer, the former co-CEO and co-chairwoman of the board of Claire’s Stores, Inc., will speak at the second annual Lewis Katz Industry Icon Series on March 14 in Zinman Hall at the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County campus, 9901 Don
Laura and Jay Laffoon, self-described ‘marriage edu-tainers,’
will perform Feb. 17 in Boca Raton. Photo provided
Some people think a sense of humor is one of the most important characteristics in a mate, and Jay and Laura Laffoon have put that to the
Eddie James and Tommy Woodward poke fun at religion as a way to get people involved in church. They will perform Nov. 14 at Cason United Methodist in Delray Beach.
Photo provided
Who says there’s no laughing in church?
Tommy Woodard and Eddie James,
Every year police and firefighters honor those who have died in the line of duty with a Blue Mass. The event is also a celebration of their faith and service to the community. ABOVE: (l-r) Boynton Beach Fire Chiefs Kathy Cline and Latosha Clemons, De
The Rev. Gregory Barrette is returning to Unity of Delray Beach Church as its new senior minister and chief executive officer. Since the Rev. Nancy Norman retired last August, guest ministers have filled the role.
It’s not Barrette’s first time in De
By Janis Fontaine
Gareth Johnson will perform a program of works by Beethoven, Ysaÿe, Bruch and Gnarls Barkley on both acoustic and electric violins with pianist Tao Lin in the June 10 performance of Music at St. Paul’s Church.
Johnson is a gifted pe
By Janis Fontaine
On May 15 in many places throughout the world, crowds will gather as the day winds into evening.
They are awaiting the start of a holy event, the first sighting of the crescent moon that marks the start of the ninth month of the Is
Paul Todd and Paul Todd Jr. Photo provided
By Janis Fontaine
Paul Todd is a Christian artist, but his love of music and skill as a keyboard player has taken him on musical journeys outside the church. He incorporates classical, pop, Broadway, the Gre
Paul Cienniwa will play Bach’s Art of the Fugue on the harpsichord at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Photo provided
By Janis Fontaine
Music at St. Paul’s will celebrate its 30th season with a performance of J.S. Bach’s Art of the Fugue and an anniversa
‘Come to Bethlehem’ is an interactive town with people dressed as they were in Jesus’ time. Photo provided
By Janis Fontaine
With Thanksgiving this month we realize Christmas is just around the corner. With that in mind, Cason United Methodist C
After 25 years of service as the senior minister and CEO for Unity of Delray Beach, the Rev. Nancy Norman, the face of Unity and a resident of Boynton Beach, retired on Aug. 20.
Norman came from California to serve the spiritual community in Delray B
By Janis Fontaine
St. Vincent Ferrer Parish will host a traditional Seder on April 10, when Jews worldwide celebrate their feast of Passover.
In addition to a full-course dinner, the celebration will include spiritual music and fellowship. Ms
Interfaith Dialogues — On Feb. 7 and March 14, the Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, 141 S. County Road, Palm Beach, will be the site of interfaith panel discussions. Panelists include C.B. Hanif, a Muslim and former editorial writer for T
By Janis Fontaine
First Presbyterian Church of Delray Beach continues its Distinguished Preacher Series with an appearance by Dr. William Carl III on Jan. 22.
Carl is the senior pastor of the 2,200-member Independent Presbyterian Church in Bi
