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Animal Blessing Set for El Camino Pines Camp

From the October 07, 2011 Edition

In October, churches around the world celebrate what Saint Francis of Assisi started almost 800 years ago: blessing our animals. St. Francis said human beings are one of a myriad of creations of God, and …

Retreat Day Set at the Jizo Peace Center

From the September 23, 2011 Edition

A spiritual yoga and meditation retreat is being held at the Jizo Peace Center in the community of Pine Mountain on Sunday, Oct. 2.

The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a meditation by …

Lutherans Install New Pastor

From the September 09, 2011 Edition

“The American Association of Lutheran Churches held its Western Regional Gathering and business meeting in Lake of the Woods at the Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church from August 30 to September 1.

At the …

The Curious, Seekers and ‘The Rusty’ All Welcomed

From the September 02, 2011 Edition

Our Lady of the Snows offers ‘inquiry’ class in LOW

By Tim Ellis, Lebec

An inquiry class for adults on Catholicism will be available at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church on Thursday nights …

Frazier Mountain Community Church to Hold Tent Meeting

From the August 19, 2011 Edition

Frazier Mountain Community Church (founded as the Frazier Park Foursquare Church in 1994) will meet August 28 in a tent on the church’s new land in Lebec. They will hold a service at 10 a.m., …

Joey Dillon to Perform Locally for T2 Couple’s BBQ

From the August 12, 2011 Edition

On August 20th Joey Dillon, 3-Time World Champion Gunslinger, will entertain at the “Best in the West” Titus 2 Couple’s BBQ. Joey is widely acclaimed for his one-man cowboy stage show, noted for amazingly fast …

New Pastor Meets Shepherd Of the Mountains Lutheran Church

From the August 05, 2011 Edition

By Patric Hedlund

Reverend Richard Shields, president of the American Lutheran Theological Seminary serving the American Association of Lutheran Churches (AALC), will be welcomed by the Mountain Community this week. He has come to serve …

Vacation Bible School Hosts a Kangaroo

From the July 15, 2011 Edition

By Roland Samuelson

This summer’s Vacation Bible School will be held from August 1-5 at the Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church at 7600 Lakewood Drive in Lake of the Woods.

We have many fun …

Pastor Dave Retires After 26 Years

From the July 08, 2011 Edition

Reverend David Swarthout, a.k.a. ‘Pastor Dave,’ celebrated both his 80th birthday and his retirement after 26 years in the Mountain Communities on Sunday, June 26 at Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church in Lake of …