Community Updates: Friday, February 24
Submitted 02-24-2023 under NEWS
Grand Rapids City Commission holds four public hearings at Tuesday's meeting; and more
Ethics and Religion Talk: Is it Good to be the Official Religion of a Country?, part 2
Submitted 02-20-2023 under OPINION
I’m curious if each of you enjoys living in a pluralistic nation, as opposed to somewhere that has not only a majority of your co-religionists, but also favors your faith above others.
Community Updates: Friday, February 17
Submitted 02-17-2023 under NEWS
Grand Rapidians encouraged to participate in Community Master Plan process by attending upcoming "launch party" events; City of Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Community College to host two 'Water Pool-ooza' events to educate students, families; and more
St. Cecilia Music Center brings back Bluegrass / Newgrass Folk Hero Sam Bush to Grand Rapids on March 10, 2023
Submitted 02-17-2023 under NONPROFITS
Sam Bush, well-known Mandolin artist and New Grass/Blue Grass legend, who has performed with many folk artists including Emmy Lou Harris, Leon Russell, Lyle Lovett, will be back in Grand Rapids at St. Cecilia Music Center to perform with his band on March 10, 2023, on the Acoustic Café Folk Series
St. Cecilia Music Center brings the Emmet Cohen Trio to the Royce Auditorium on March 9, 2023, for the final Jazz Series Concert of the 2022/2023 Season
Submitted 02-17-2023 under NONPROFITS
“Thirty years old and one of the finest piano players to emerge in decades, Emmet Cohen, the Miami-born and New Jersey-raised musician is not just the poster man for contemporary jazz, breathing 2020s finesse onto early twentieth century swing, he is a supremely gifted and impassioned artist."
Eight Men Celebrate One Year of Sobriety
Submitted 02-14-2023 under NONPROFITS
On January 17th, 2023, Guiding Light Recovery alumni Kyle, Tyler, Pat, Eric, Nick, Dennys, Scott and Kenan had a chance to formally celebrate reaching one year of sobriety.
Ethics and Religion Talk: Is it Good to be the Official Religion of a Country?, part 1
Submitted 02-13-2023 under OPINION
I’m curious if each of you enjoys living in a pluralistic nation, as opposed to somewhere that has not only a majority of your co-religionists, but also favors your faith above others.
Community Updates: Friday, February 10
Submitted 02-10-2023 under NEWS
Grand Rapids Police Department, Grand Rapids Area Coalition to End Homelessness, and Housing Kent give reports/presentations at Tuesday's Public Safety Committee meeting; Grand Rapids Ballet to put on production of Romeo & Juliet over weekend following Valentine's Day; and more
St. Cecilia Music Center brings Folk Singer / Songwriter Josh Ritter to the St. Cecilia Music Center Stage on March 2, 2023
Submitted 02-06-2023 under NONPROFITS
St. Cecilia Music Center (SCMC) brings dynamic folk singer/songwriter Josh Ritter to the Royce Auditorium stage on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Josh Ritter is known as one of the leading voices on the Americana stage with his prolific songwriting, deep impressive voice, and quick wit.
Ethics and Religion Talk: How Does Your Tradition Use Scripture for Preaching, part 2
Submitted 02-06-2023 under OPINION
Do you have a cycle of scriptural readings? Do you base sermons on passages from the cycle, or do you choose the scriptural readings based on the lessons you have decided to teach in your sermon?