Local organizations prepare for Operation Christmas Child
NewsLocalCultureReligionDrop-off locations this year for Operation Christmas Child include Crosshaven Church, Northbrook Baptist Church, Fairview First United Methodist Church and Cullman’s...
View ArticleProfiles in Faith: Fairview teen committed to life of ministry
CultureReligionMacie Burgin, raising funds for her upcoming mission trip to the Philippines / Jennifer LimerickFAIRVIEW - Macie Burgin is not your typical 15-year-old girl. The Fairview High sophomore...
View ArticleCrowds flock to Shrine for Divino Niño Day 2017
NewsLocalCultureReligionHANCEVILLE - On a typical Saturday, the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament near Hanceville will host up to 300 visitors. But Sept. 2 was no typical Saturday: on this day the...
View ArticleHanceville First UMC raises funds, through music, for disaster relief
NewsLocalCultureReligionHanceville High School Band Director Steven Porter (seated) and the Dog Pound Players / W.C. MannHANCEVILLE - Recent events in this part of the country have heavily taxed the...
View Article“To know Him and to make Him known”: Good Hope Baptist Church marks 175 years
NewsLocalCultureReligionThe Good Hope Baptist Church congregation celebrated the church’s 175th anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. / W.C. MannGOOD HOPE - On Sunday morning, members of Good Hope...
View ArticleFrom the ashes of Simcoe Worship Center: Kingdom Life Church
NewsLocalCultureReligionPastor Heath Tinker in Kingdom Life Church’s almost-finished sanctuary / W.C. MannWe’re closer than we’ve ever been, and our goal is to impact this community like never...
View ArticleCatholic faithful mark 100th anniversary of Fatima miracle with Rosary event...
CultureReligionCatholic faithful gathered in the gazebo of Hanceville’s Hamby Park to pray the Rosary. / W.C. MannHANCEVILLE - On Saturday afternoon, a small group of devout Catholics gathered at Hamby...
View ArticleFirst Source for Women celebrates 10th anniversary, raises $75K at annual...
NewsLocalCultureReligionUpdated 10-20-2017 11:09 a.m.Dove Award-winning Christian comedian Mike Williams had audience members in stitches, and still challenged them to a deeper commitment to First...
View ArticleFull slate of community events this weekend
NewsLocalCultureEntertainmentMusicFamilyLifestyleReligionCULLMAN - This weekend is packed with activities on both Saturday and Sunday. See some of the highlights below. See full details on all events...
View ArticleThe Crossing: ministering in the face of need
NewsLocalCultureReligionL-R: Sheila Parker, Director Melissa Hudson, Jan Saylor, Linda Hawkins and Dianna Schmuck. / Photo courtesy Melissa HudsonCULLMAN - Since 2011, Melissa Hudson has been on a...
View ArticleHopewell Baptist celebrates 175 years
NewsLocalCultureReligionMayor Kenneth Nail, accompanied by daughter Haana, delivered a proclamation from the City of Hanceville for Hopewell Baptist Church’s 175th anniversary. / W.C. MannHANCEVILLE -...
View ArticleMake a joyful noise
Ugandan Kids Choir visits CullmanNewsLocalCultureReligionCullman County Schools Superintendent and Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene Executive Board Chairman Shane Barnette hung out with the choir,...
View ArticleOperation Christmas Child collection week kicks off with ceremony at...
NewsLocalCultureReligionCullman Mayor Woody Jacobs and project volunteers prepare to cut the ribbon. / W.C. MannCULLMAN - On Monday morning, representatives of three area churches, along with Cullman...
View ArticleGive thanks!
Hopewell Baptist holds community Thanksgiving mealNewsLocalCultureReligionGuests are welcomed to the inaugural Frances and Doug Reese Memorial Community Thanksgiving Meal Wednesday evening at Hopewell...
View ArticleGrace Episcopal launching ministry for victims of memory loss
Grace Place will take place twice a week for four hours of stimulation for body, mind, spirit and socializationNewsLocalCultureReligionDeacon Jerry Jacob outside Grace Episcopal’s Parish Hall, where...
View ArticleShrine Nativity Creche offers unique, quiet alternative to commercial Christmas
NewsLocalCultureReligionThe Creche chapel includes seating for small groups, votive candles and holy water. / Courtesy of Our Lady of the Angels MonasteryHANCEVILLE - For almost all of us, the beeping...
View ArticleGarden City First Baptist hosts 3rd annual Christmas carnival
NewsLocalCultureFamilyFestivalReligionA young guest gets a hug at Sunday’s Christmas carnival at Garden City First Baptist Church. / Nick GriffinGARDEN CITY - Garden City First Baptist Church held its...
View ArticleCullman Christmas tradition: Sacred Heart Children’s Christmas Eve Pageant...
NewsLocalCultureFamilyReligionNew pageant director Monica Windham with daughter Jordan Windham (L) and niece Anna Hilb (R) / W.C. MannCULLMAN - At Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in downtown Cullman, the...
View ArticleFrom the mouths of babes
First United Methodist Church Cullman preschoolers perform Christmas programNewsLocalCultureReligionCULLMAN - First United Methodist Church Cullman (FUMC) hosted a Christmas program put on by its Mom’s...
View ArticleDevil Dawgs serves up hope and joy for Christmas
NewsLocalCultureReligionPat and Joe Brown (R), with help from Michael Washam (L), serve up lunch outside Five Points Grocery Thursday. / W.C. MannLove God, serve people. God has blessed us a lot with...
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