religion
Ukrainian Catholic community struggles to stay afloat
by (erictank)
Submitted 02-14-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Upon entering the parish nave of St. Michael The Archangel, one’s senses are immediately inebriated with the colorful iconography and flowery incense. Hymns are chanted by the cantor and the censure bells rattle as the priest blesses the...
Lives of the non-religious: meet the members of CFI
by (ellenlundgren)
Submitted 12-13-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Center for Inquiry Michigan may not be a widely known group, but members report that it has become a very important haven for area non-believers. Center for Inquiry (CFI) is an international non-profit that "encourages evidence-based inquiry...
Catalyst Radio: Center for Inquiry, an organization for critical thinking
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 11-19-2010 under NONPROFITS
Jennifer Beahan joins us on air to explain the goals of Center for Inquiry. Although based in Grand Rapids and with a small staff of two, CFI actually serves all of Michigan, organizing events in Muskegon, Detroit and many more cities...
The great cathedrals of Grand Rapids
by (Michael Tuffelmire)
Submitted 01-11-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
Grand Rapids is sometimes called the “City of Churches”. As you walk through the streets of Downtown Grand Rapids you can’t help notice the many beautiful cathedrals sprinkled around this great city. I have limited knowledge about these...