faith
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints launches LKN Young Single Adult congregation
Jan. 26.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently established the Lake Norman Young Single Adult (YSA) branch that will provide unique opportunities for individuals ages 18-30 to worship, serve, and socialize with peers their own age. Chad D. Baldwin, of Huntersville will serve as president. Barry Draughon of Cornelius and Trey Henrichsen of […]
Kachin faith holds national conference in Cornelius
April 21. By Dave Yochum. Kachin, the northernmost state of Myanmar, is home to a variety of religious and ethnic populations, including Baptists, some of whom have immigrated to North Carolina. The Kachin Baptist Churches in the USA (KBC USA) held their annual meeting at First Baptist Church of Cornelius April 7-10. Sixty representatives from […]
Love Lake Norman marks fifth anniversary on April 3 with special service, block party
March 30. By Dave Yochum. Five years after he launched Love Lake Norman, the pastor of the non-denominational church still wants everyone to call him by his first name. Jerel Law takes a very down-to-earth approach to the heavenward journey. “We want to be a place where you can belong before you believe. You don’t […]
Holy Week and Easter services
March 25. Churches, for the most part, have returned to in-person worship with varying capacity, and face mask and social distancing restrictions, while maintaining online options. Please check websites for online availability and advance in-person registration where required. Here is a list of services in Cornelius, unless noted: Bethel Presbyterian Church 19920 Bethel Church Road, […]
Passover begins Saturday evening
March 25. Passover, also known as Pesach in Hebrew, is one of the most important festivals in the Jewish calendar. lt begins the evening of Saturday March 27 and ends the evening of Sunday April 4. It commemorates God liberating Jews from slavery in ancient Egypt and Moses leading them to their freedom as a […]
Mobile Food Pantry Feb. 23
Feb. 19. Union Bethel AME Zion Church is organizing a free Mobile Food Pantry at Smithville Park on Feb. 23 from 3 pm to 5 pm. The church is asking participants sign up beforehand to help ensure health and safety precautions. Responses will not disqualify anyone from participating. The mobile pantry is a partnership with […]
