Church
Groups offering free lunches this summer
Jan Dudley of House of Neighborly Service strode into the Republic-Times recently, thrilled to say the organization gave out 150 meals during the first week of its summer lunch program.…
Read MoreLittle Free Library concept comes to Waterloo
The unveiling of Monroe County’s first registered Little Free Library at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Waterloo on Sunday brought about a new chapter in the community for…
Read MoreImmanuel Lutheran adding on to facility
Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo has developed a plan to enhance fellowship opportunities before and after church services, as well as offer a more user-friendly facility to the congregation. That…
Read MoreLawsuit involving Waterloo priest is dismissed
A recent lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct from a Ss. Peter & Paul Parish priest was dismissed in St. Clair County Court, an attorney has confirmed with the Republic-Times. “The (Belleville)…
Read MoreChristmas Tree Walk bigger, better than ever
In 2014, First Baptist Church in Waterloo Deacon Chuck Jinkerson began a tradition known as the Christmas Tree Walk. The first year saw more than 1,000 visitors touring a building…
Read MoreChurch impacts community with meaningful service
From the beginning, Hope Christian Church south of Columbia has looked for ways to help the community through acts of service. “We wanted to try to fulfill the commission that…
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