Terra Sancta at former monastery open for retreats

Mary Garrigan Journal staff

As the lone paid staffer of the Terra Sancta retreat center, Maureen Wilson's job description at the moment includes window washer, furniture mover and housekeeping maid.

Feb 04, 2012 | 6:00 am | (1) Comments

Church's new Christian Life Center is a hub of activity

Kayla Gahagan Journal correspondent

It didn't take long for Canyon Lake United Methodist Church's new Christian Life Center to turn into the hub of activity church officials hoped it would become.

Jan 28, 2012 | 6:00 am | (1) Comments

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FAITH IN ACTION: Vicar enjoying one-year internship at Zion Lutheran

Kayla Gahagan Journal correspondent

Halfway through a one-year internship at Zion Lutheran Church, Vicar Paul Winckler said he couldn't have asked for a better place to serve.

Jan 28, 2012 | 6:00 am | (0) Comments

FAITH IN ACTION: Pastor marks 25 years with Open Bible

Kayla Gahagan Journal correspondent

A few poignant adjectives come to mind when Joanne Kopp describes Les Potts, pastor of Open Bible Christian Center.

Jan 21, 2012 | 7:00 am | (0) Comments

Classes teach financial freedom using mentors, prayer

Ken Steinken Journal correspondent

"There are two types of people: savers and spenders," said instructor

Jan 21, 2012 | 6:30 am | (1) Comments

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Financial class removes many obstacles for participants

Ken Steinken Journal correspondent

Sarah Hibner is a waitress with an inconsistent income. Ananda Kaligotla is in his sixth year as a Ph.D. student at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. Both were in a difficult financial spot when a friend suggested they check out a course called "Financial Freedom."

Jan 21, 2012 | 6:30 am | (0) Comments

FAITH IN ACTION: Finding solutions one Lego at a time

Kayla Gahagan Journal correspondent

Local Rapid City Catholic School System students have found a way to combine a love of Legos with learning.

Jan 14, 2012 | 6:00 am | (0) Comments

Praise and worship teams striking the right chords

Kayla Gahagan Journal correspondent

Chris Doyle didn't know it, but when he told praise and worship leaders at Rimrock Church that he played guitar, he was the answer to a longtime prayer.

Jan 14, 2012 | 5:30 am | (0) Comments

Wednesday night church activities see surge in popularity

Kayla Gahagan Journal correspondent

When the number of kids coming to Sunday school at Atonement Lutheran Church fell to 15, church officials knew something needed to change.

Jan 07, 2012 | 6:00 am | (0) Comments

FAITH IN ACTION: Pastor celebrates 25 years of memories

Kayla Gahagan Journal correspondent

When Bruce Thalacker moved to Rapid City in 1986 to serve as pastor at South Canyon Lutheran Church, he never expected to stay for 25 years.

Jan 07, 2012 | 6:00 am | (0) Comments

FAITH IN ACTION: The top 10 stories that shaped our lives in 2011

Kayla Gahagan Journal correspondent

Maybe it's the journalism geek in me, but one of the best parts of approaching the new year is looking back at the passing year and the news events that shaped our lives.

Dec 31, 2011 | 6:00 am | (0) Comments

Church leaders plan all-night youth event to ring in the new year

Kayla Gahagan Journal correspondent

It might sound a little crazy: inviting hundreds of teenagers to Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, providing them with snacks, drinks and games and letting them know they are welcome to stay all night.

Dec 31, 2011 | 6:00 am | (0) Comments

FAITH IN ACTION: Church to honor longtime organist

Kayla Gahagan Journal correspondent

Pat Weber was just 14 years old when she first played the organ at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help.

Dec 24, 2011 | 6:00 am | (0) Comments

Ministries adopt families, deliver meals and gifts

Kayla Gahagan Journal correspondent

Even though they were separated by the thick walls of the maximum security block at the Pennington County Jail, carolers from local Catholic churches know their voices were heard by inmates.

Dec 24, 2011 | 6:00 am | (0) Comments

THE GREAT MYSTERY: Dad’s return from war in 1945 best Christmas gift

The Rev. Lin Jennewein

The Journal has been asking for stories about the best Christmas gift we had ever received. So I told my friend that I was going to write about the year that I wanted new plastic-rimmed glasses (the '50s) instead of those childish round wire-rimmed ones. She interrupted me and said, "That…

Dec 24, 2011 | 6:00 am | (0) Comments

FAITH IN ACTION: Church sees successes despite not having pastor

Kayla Gahagan Journal correspondent

As members of First Baptist Church in Spearfish pass the third anniversary of the search for a new pastor, they have learned patience and how to fill in the gaps. They also are preparing a celebration for the church's 60th anniversary this summer.

Dec 17, 2011 | 7:00 am | (0) Comments

Christmas services abound in the Hills

Journal staff

Christians across the region are celebrating one of the biggest religious holidays of their faith - Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ- with carols and communion, candlelight and contemplation.

Dec 17, 2011 | 6:00 am | (0) Comments

FAITH IN ACTION: Missionary remembered for work with poor, abused

Kayla Gahagan Journal correspondent

Friends and family described her as a tireless advocate for the poor and abused, and a fearless missionary.

Dec 10, 2011 | 6:00 am | (0) Comments

Church’s free popcorn program a hit with students

Kayla Gahagan Journal correspondent

Kids like popcorn and pop - especially when it's free.

Dec 10, 2011 | 6:00 am | (0) Comments