Religion
Bethel Presbyterian has a new senior pastor
April 21. By Dave Yochum. You can call the new pastor at Bethel Presbyterian Pastor, Pastor Aaron, or just Aaron, but know that Aaron is pronounced with a long A, like faith. Moore, who came on board at Bethel in February, comes amidst change in the church nationwide. Bethel is an ECO church, the official […]
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 […]
Ash Wednesday observances
Feb. 10. Churches in Cornelius have a variety of Ash Wednesday observances today, ranging from formal services to pancake suppers tonight. Here, Rev. Tony Moreau held a drive-through Imposition of Ashes on the grounds of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church from 6:30 am to 730 am. It was 28 degrees. Ash Wednesday is the start of the 40-day […]
