Nov 14, 2024
Destiny Worship Center announces opening date for Navarre campus
Destiny Worship Center’s new Navarre campus will officially open Sunday, Dec. 8, with two services (9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.). The church has been in the works for four years, with Destiny Worship Center buying land in Navarre in December 2020.
Nov 14, 2024
Local pastor now serving as West Florida ‘Catalyst’ for Florida Baptists
A longtime pastor along the Emerald Coast is getting a new role with the Florida Baptist Convention.
Nov 14, 2024
Local pastor serving as McKinney-Vento tutor outside the pulpit
On Wednesday nights and Sundays, you’ll find Billory Baptist Church pastor Jeremy Gault leading Bible study, services, and community outreach efforts. Monday through Friday, however, you’ll find him working with students throughout Santa Rosa County as a tutor for the school district’s McKinney Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program, a role he has held since August.
Nov 7, 2024
How do different religious groups traditionally vote?
How did the Christian vote affect the election results? The data is still out on this election, but the Pew Research Center says there is research to suggest a voter’s religious affiliation can be a strong indicator of where they align politically.
Oct 23, 2024
‘No kid sleeps on the floor in our town:’ Navarre church partners to build beds
Navarre United Methodist Church sees itself as a partner with the community. As such, the church partners with nonprofit organizations to assist people in many ways, including physical, monetary, emotional, or spiritual help. At times, it’s a little of all those things.
Oct 22, 2024
Four decades and counting: Local faith leader celebrates milestone
Service is one of the central ideas and virtues of Christianity. Various books of the Bible speak about serving and giving to others. In the Catholic Church, service can take many forms, including dedicating one’s life to a vocation in the church.
Oct 11, 2024
St. Augustine Episcopal celebrates new labyrinth
Faith is a journey.
That’s how Right Rev. Russel J. Kendrick characterized each person’s walk with Christ at the dedication ceremony for a new prayer labyrinth at St. Augustine Episcopal Church in Navarre.
Oct 4, 2024
Families harness resilience at therapeutic horse event
Exceptional Family Member Program members shared a unique opportunity for connection and healing, thanks to a special event at the Sand Spur Riding Club, Sept. 28.
Oct 1, 2024
Navarre pastor recounts trip to Cuba
90 miles. That’s how far away the island nation of Cuba is from the United States. While the physical distance between the two countries isn’t far, there has been a separation far bigger over the last 65 years.
Sep 23, 2024
Community of Christ’s Haunted Trail back again this year
With October just around the corner, Community of Christ Church in Navarre is gearing up for another year of thrills and chills. Last year, the church organized a haunted house (or rather, trail) attraction called “Fear Forest,” which was held in mid-October. It marked the first time since before COVID-19 that the event had been […]