FresnoBee.com: Faith & Values

Studying interreligious cooperation as salve for urban violence

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:41:50 PST

Vincent Biondo III returned to teach at California State University, Fresno, this fall semester, after he served six months as a Fulbright scholar in Cardiff, Wales. Read comments

Four ways to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:02:52 PDT

In the central San Joaquin Valley, there are a number of ways to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead). It’s as simple as walking in a candlelit church procession or dipping bread into chocolate in front of an altar. Read comments

Fresno-area churches plan big outreach event

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:28:49 PDT

About 70 local churches will work together to present a large community outreach event in southwest Fresno next weekend, distributing about 160,000 pounds of groceries to the needy and offering other services. Read comments

Wiccan ways

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:20:21 PDT

This is a busy time for Wiccans as they prepare for the pagan New Year. Read comments

Vatican move seen as 'nonevent' in the Valley

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:49:25 PDT

In the central San Joaquin Valley, Anglicans said the Vatican's plan to help Anglicans convert would have little or no effect on them. Read comments

Valley Sikhs celebrate the Sri Guru Granth Sahib’s 405th anniversary.

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:01:06 PDT

SELMA -- In Sikhism, there is nothing more important than the holy book, Sri Guru Granth Sahib. Read comments

Our Saviour's Lutheran Church

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:59:58 PDT

Arranged in nearly every church service is greeting time, when congregants acknowledge those sitting near them. Read comments

Fresno home renovation uses biblical parable

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:23:25 PDT

A group of local contractors is nearing completion of a Fresno home renovation project — and the home’s sale will benefit four central San Joaquin Valley nonprofit organizations helping the needy. Read comments