By DEEPA BHARATH Associated Press ALONG THE COLUMBIA RIVER (AP) — James Kiona stands on a rocky ledge overlooking Lyle Falls where the water froths and rushes through steep canyon walls just before merging with the Columbia River. His silvery ponytail flutters in the wind, and a string of eagle claws adorns his neck. Kiona
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Madras resident Austin Smucker, along with 16 other Christian Aid Ministries missionaries kidnapped during a mission trip to Haiti, have safely returned home after a daring escape by moonlight.
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On Wednesday morning, members of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, along with missionaries and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, worked together to unload 24 pallets of food and supplies delivered to the Confederated Tribes by the church. The supplies were shipped from the Bishop’s Storehouse in Salt Lake City.
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Antioch Church in Bend hosted its ‘Station of the Cross’ art exhibit on Good Friday.
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Last year, Easter services at the Christian Life Center in Bend looked a little different, because of COVID-19 restrictions.
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Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish ‘Festival of Lights,’ began at sundown Thursday and was marked with a special menorah lighting ceremony in Bend’s Old Mill, adjusted for the current COVID-19 health concerns.
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Bend city councilors voted 5-2 Wednesday night to reject two colleagues’ proposal to forbid the city spending any money to enforce Gov. Kate Brown’s new restrictions on faith-based gatherings, agreeing with the city attorney that constitutional interpretations are best left to the courts.
Continue ReadingPope Francis has declared support for civil unions for same-sex couples for the first time, according to the Catholic News Agency.
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With all three Central Oregon counties in Phase 2 of Gov. Kate Brown’s reopening plan, some places of worship have started welcoming people back for indoor services, with COVID-19 restrictions in place.
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Richard Berg and Kevin Brady have been watching trees fly for a combined 22 years.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — What was once a casual idea to one day create a labyrinth is happening this Saturday at 9 a.m., as Unity Community of Central Oregon begins the process of constructing its labyrinth with a sacred ceremony. At the beginning of quarantine, Unity of Central Oregon was fortunate to immediately transition to
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If and when Deschutes County is approved for Phase 2 reopening, the Sun Mountain Fun Center in Bend is certainly ready to open.
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Deschutes County commissioners met Thursday to discuss a proposed order stating the county won’t enforce Gov. Kate Brown’s executive order banning religious gatherings of more than 25 people. But after much discussion, they decided to revisit the matter again late next week.
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Two southern Oregon churches filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against Gov. Kate Brown, other officials, claiming ban on large church gatherings violates the Constitution.
Continue ReadingState Rep. Jack Zika, R-Redmond, wrote a letter Monday to Gov. Kate Brown, urging that places of worship be included in discussions of reopening the state.
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Creation Church in Bend offered a way for people to attend Easter Sunday service in person while adhering to social distancing guidelines.
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Creation Church in Bend will have a drive-in Easter Sunday service, in the field beside Solid Rock Community Church on Brosterhous Road. Following state health guidelines, they’ll watch from their cars and be able to listen to the live service on their car radios.
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As a way to lift morale and spirits in a challenging time, Bend Church of the Nazarene is giving away free Easter kits to the community.
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Places of worship hosting sermons online until further notice
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A new Facebook group was created Thursday to “respond to emerging needs of our neighbors during this challenging time.” It’s called ‘Pandemic-Partners-Bend.’
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