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New priest ‘at home’ in Columbia
With longtime priest Fr. Carl Scherrer stepping away this past summer, his position has since been filled by another priest who has found a...
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Troup retires from Immanuel Lutheran
The associate pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo is stepping away from the position following 26 years of service.
Rev. Dr. Tony Troup first...
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Father Carl saying goodbye
Pastors Carl Scherrer and Nick Fleming will both soon be stepping away from Immaculate Conception Church in Columbia, signaling a changing of the guard...
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Hope Christian pastor leaving
Pastor Darrell Jones started Hope Christian Church in 1993, and after 30 years of growth, community outreach and venue changes, he’s finally stepping away.
Hope’s...
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Columbia church gets a new look
Previously, 600 Columbia Center Drive was home to Faith Columbia. Now, the large brown building facing Route 3 is starting its beginnings as The...
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Catholic listening session a success
On March 20, participants from Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo, St. Augustine in Hecker, St. Mary’s in Valmeyer and St. Patrick’s...
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Monroe County Christian School growing
Since Monroe County Christian School first opened its doors four years ago, its student body has quadrupled in size.
Leaders attribute this growth to the...
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Ss. Peter & Paul rectory restoration underway
Thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers, the priests at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo will soon have a private chapel...
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Singing Cowboy survives scare
As co-founder of the Randolph County Cowboy Church, Terry Roberson is no stranger to sharing his faith.
Yet, a recent COVID scare inspired him to...
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Immaculate Conception turns 175
Over its 175 years, many local Catholics have called Immaculate Conception Church in Columbia home.
As the parish celebrates its demisemiseptcentennial, it is reflecting on...
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Grammy winning singer coming to Waterloo
Nationally renowned, Grammy winning artist David Phelps has graced well-known venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House.
Now, he is making his...
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Girl Scout project brings gaga ball to church
A popular game at a St. Paul United Church of Christ camp has arrived in Waterloo thanks to one Girl Scout earning her Silver...
