Casting the Net

BY CHRISTIE STORM

Church announcements haven’t been the same since the AARP crowd at Russellville Christian Center embraced music videos and YouTube. - Saturday, October 4, 2008

NW Arkansas choir debuts album at Wal-Mart

BY FRANK LOCKWOOD

The choir stood in the men’s section, near the No Boundaries pants rack and the Faded Glory shirts, and began to sing. - Saturday, October 4, 2008

Nepalese teacher speaks on Tibetan Bon tradition

BY ELLIS WIDNER

CONWAY — Tibetan teachers used to be a rarity in the United States, but due in part to the cross-cultural appeal of the Dalai Lama, the sight of maroon-colored robes among us is not so exotic. - Saturday, October 4, 2008

Centenarian takes Mormon plunge

BY FRANK LOCKWOOD

Dorothy Wagner has been baptized twice in her life: The first time by sprinkling in a Presbyterian Church, the second time by immersion in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints. - Saturday, October 4, 2008

Communities of faith

Vocal group sets St. Paul’s concert FAYETTEVILLE — The vocal ensemble group Heinavanker (the Haywain) will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 224 N. East Ave. The group of six perform songs inspired by early sacred music. - Saturday, October 4, 2008

COMMENTARY : Filmmaker pens tale of spiritual journey

BY FRANK LOCKWOOD

Hollywood loved Joe Eszterhas when his best friends were Jose Cuervo and a carton of Salems, when profanity poured from his mouth and successful screenplays flowed from his typewriter. - Saturday, October 4, 2008

BET YOU DIDN’T KNOW

Wednesday at sundown is the beginning of Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, the holiest and most solemn day in the Jewish calendar. It is on this day that Jews acknowledge transgressions, repent through confession and make atonement to God. It is a day of charity toward the less fortunate and is also a strict day of fast; not even water may be taken from sundown to sundown. - Saturday, October 4, 2008

Blessing of animals slated for weekend

BY FRANK LOCKWOOD

Today is Take Your Pet to Church Day at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church in Little Rock. - Saturday, October 4, 2008

Arkansas churches ensure Fireproof is a hot ticket

BY FRANK LOCKWOOD

A low-budget pro-marriage Christian movie is making big bucks at the box office, thanks, in part, to an army of Arkansas volunteers. - Saturday, October 4, 2008