By Bill Brewer Why the Jews? It’s a question that has been asked for thousands of years and one that took on renewed significance Oct. 7 when Hamas attacked Israel, provoking Mideast fighting that continues and threatens to spread. And it’s a question that Catholic educator Brendan Murphy has resolved …
Ulster Project unites Northern Ireland, U.S. teens
East Tennessee families host Northern Ireland youth and see the bonds and friendships that form By Gabrielle Nolan Northern Ireland has a storied past of violence known as The Troubles, an ethno-nationalist conflict that lasted around 30 years from the 1960s to the 1990s. The population was divided, largely between …
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Bishop welcomes Bruderhof to East Tennessee
Christian community aquires Hiwassee College, establishes new home in Madisonville By Dan McWilliams The Bruderhof Christian community, which has some 3,000-plus people in 27 settlements worldwide, has come to East Tennessee and is eager to work with Bishop Richard F. Stika. The community, which has purchased the former Hiwassee College …
St. Joseph the Worker hosts ecumenical service
A community ecumenical worship service was held at St. Joseph the Worker Church on Jan. 27. Pastors who participated in the service were the Rev. Laura Trent of Vonore Methodist Church, the Rev. Carole Martin of First Methodist Church of Madisonville, the Rev. Jack Porter of Buckner Memorial Methodist Church, …
