Faith Archive

Suicide is rarely tied to one event or emotion. Frequently it arises from an intricate fabric of circumstances, risk factors and feelings that culminate in the idea that a person is facing more than he or she can handle.

A divorce is the death of a marriage, and that can mean mourning, grief and uncertainty, said Navarre First Baptist Church Care Ministry Coordinator Linda Ranson Jacobs.

Spanning across more than 100 years and around the globe in 192 countries, Lions Club International is a powerful force for philanthropy. From local fundraisers to international health care efforts, the club has had massive impacts.

When Community Life United Methodist Church opens its doors for the second annual Night to Shine, hundreds of people with special needs will take part in a unique prom experience. Limousine rides, make-over stations, paparazzi and, of course, plenty of dancing will fill the night of Feb. 9 with fun.

For many mothers, seeing their baby’s face for the first time is a powerful experience.

Boy Scouts and transgender

Boy Scouts of America made a decision Jan. 30 to allow transgender youth to join, a decision fueled by a civil rights complaint a mother in New Jersey filed last year when her 8-year-old-child, who identified as a boy, was kicked out of his unit after parents and leaders discovered the child was transgender.

As temperatures dropped below freezing and snow fell in parts of Santa Rosa County last week, people without a home or a reliable heat source were able to stay warm thanks to the county’s cold weather shelter.

There are approximately 120 adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities in south Santa Rosa County eligible for services from a care provider.

Instead of quiet church pews, Community Life United Methodist Church in Gulf Breeze will be packed with sparkling dresses, tailored tuxedos and dancing people Feb. 9, 2018, for the second annual Night to Shine.

While many children will be making lists to send off to Santa Claus asking for things they want for Christmas, the season can also be a time of giving, no matter the age, said St. Paul United Methodist Church Pastor Christina Shaver.