Ethics and Religion Talk: What role does celibacy play in your tradition?
Submitted 02-26-2018 under OPINION
I'm curious about how celibacy plays into religion. I do know that Catholic priests, nuns, and monks practice it; but does it play any ‘official’ role in Protestantism?
Catalyst Radio: Interview with Dominican sisters, anti-nuclear weapons activists
Submitted 02-23-2018 under NONPROFITS
Adreth Platte and Carol Gilbert have worked with the ploughshares movement to promote peace and oppose war, particularly nuclear arms. Both women are convicted felons, who have spent years in prison for their activism.
Grand Rapids gun control advocacy group holds first meeting since Florida mass shooting
Submitted 02-22-2018 under NEWS
Michigan chapter for national group “Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense in America” meets on Sunday to discuss gun violence prevention
Photo Gallery: Lunar New Year Grand Rapids style
Submitted 02-22-2018 under LOCAL LIFE
Photos of the Grand Rapids, Michigan Lunar New Year celebration.
Powerful, individual stories behind homeless numbers
Submitted 02-21-2018 under NONPROFITS
Numbers tell an important story, but more meaningful is the powerful story of each person represented by those numbers.
Dyer-Ives Poetry Competition celebrates 50th year
Submitted 02-20-2018 under LOCAL LIFE
Under the direction of local poet and artist Christine Krieger, Kent County’s own all-ages poetry prize weathers change, welcomes new and established poets to submit their work
Watch party turns into political announcements
Submitted 02-20-2018 under NEWS
Two local members from Oprah Winfrey's 60 minutes political focus group announce they are running for political office.
Grand Rapids Neigborhood Summit keynote speaker to discuss going 'beyond a seat at the table'
Submitted 02-20-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS
The Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit welcomes Rasheda L. Weaver, PhD as the keynote speaker. This year’s summit will be on Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This year’s theme speaks to the need for economic equity and importance of resident voice at decision-making tables.
Ethics and Religion Talk: What is the role of clergy?
Submitted 02-20-2018 under OPINION
What are the typical duties of clergy in your tradition who serve a congregation?
Neighborhood organizations hold meetings informing residents about proposed zoning changes
Submitted 02-20-2018 under NEWS
Area Neighborhood Associations held weekend meetings to inform residents of proposed zoning changes.