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Ethics and Religion Talk: Celebrating our 400th column!

Submitted 05-18-2020 under OPINION

The 400th appearance of Ethics and Religion Talk!

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COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Friday, May 15 updates

Submitted 05-15-2020 under NEWS

Kent County coalition launches back-to-work resource website, Michigan's COVID-19 Hotline now offering free emotional support counseling, and more statements issued May 14-15.

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In Season Report: May 16, 2020

Submitted 05-15-2020 under NONPROFITS

Make your grocery trip to the market + support local farms and food businesses! Shop from 40 vendors TOMORROW and stock up on your fresh, local food needs.

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Love in a Time of Pandemic

Submitted 05-15-2020 under NONPROFITS

The coronavirus creates fear: of financial ruin, of destroying America, and even of losing life itself. Fear leads us to blame and harm others. The New Testament says, “Perfect love casts out all fear.” Don’t let fear win. Choose love.

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THE SALVATION ARMY GROW PROGRAM CARING FOR ITS COMMUNITY

Submitted 05-14-2020 under NONPROFITS

The Salvation Army is known for its community service, and this week the GROW Program located at Fulton Heights Citadel Church reached out to local area children and families who received some unexpected gifts and food.

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COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Wednesday, May 13 updates

Submitted 05-13-2020 under NEWS

City of Grand Rapids shares update on pandemic response and recovery efforts, Michigan health departments begin contact tracing phone calls to exposed residents, and Opera Grand Rapids launches Education in Place web series amid continued public closures.

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Guiding Light Maintains Platinum Seal of Transparency by GuideStar

Submitted 05-13-2020 under NONPROFITS

The Platinum Seal of Transparency by GuideStar, the world’s largest source of information on U.S. nonprofits, is the highest level that can be bestowed.

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COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Monday, May 11 updates

Submitted 05-11-2020 under NEWS

Kent County Health Department urges awareness of coronavirus resurgence risk amid gradual reopenings, Michigan Air National Guard’s 127th Wing to fly aircraft over Grand Rapids as part of May 12 flyover saluting Michigan frontline workers, and more statements issued May 9-11.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Is God's Role to be Fearsome or Loving?

Submitted 05-11-2020 under OPINION

Genevieve asks, “Is God’s role more that of divine power to be feared, a loving creator, or otherwise?”

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COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Friday, May 8 updates

Submitted 05-08-2020 under NEWS

Gov. Whitmer extends “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order through May 28, Mercy Health resumes select non-emergency procedures and surgeries amid COVID-19 case growth flattening, and Grand Valley State University develops pandemic-minded learning options for fall semester students.

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