Historical LaPorte church to be torn down

The St. Paul's United Church of Christ on Lincolnway in LaPorte is scheduled to be demolished this month.

Historic LaPorte church to be torn down

LAPORTE | It might be difficult for many LaPorte residents to imagine the white steeple at St. Paul's United Church of Christ missing from the city's skyline.

Homosexuality is an illicit lust forbidden by God

In response to Judy Stanton's March 12 column about the next pope: Homosexuality is an illicit lust forbidden by God.

Holiday dinner to raise money for St. Michael's Foundation

SCHERERVILLE | St. Michael the Archangel Church will host its St. Patrick's Day dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the parish hall on Wilhelm Street north of U.S. 30.

Merrillville church sets fashion show, luncheon for March 24

MERRILLVILLE | Protection of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church hosts its annual fashion show and luncheon March 24 at Avalon Manor, 3550 E. U.S. 30.

King's daughter tells NWI to keep dream alive

Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., tells the youth attending Saturday, "You are a king, too" at Van Buren Baptist Church in Gary.

King's daughter tells NWI to keep dream alive

Motivational and professional developement speaker Shawn Woods talks Saturday to students at Indiana University Northwest.

King's daughter tells NWI to keep dream alive

Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., tells a crowd Saturday, "You are a king, too" at Van Buren Baptist Church in Gary.

King's daughter tells NWI to keep dream alive

William Smith, 12, of Merrillville, recites part of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech Saturday at Van Buren Baptist Church in Gary.

King's daughter tells NWI to keep dream alive

Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., speaks Saturday at Van Buren Baptist Church in Gary.

Church schedules fundraiser at Avalon

MERRILLVILLE | Protection of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church hosts its annual fashion show and luncheon March 24 at Avalon Manor, 3550 E. U.S. 30.

Local megachurch navigates precarious path

MUNSTER | While the Family Christian Center was spending millions of dollars annually on leadership compensation, travel, meals and jet fuel, it was falling behind on its mortgage payments and racking up a list of past-due bills, a Times investigation found.

Griffith a great place to live, work or visit

Festival goers brave Pharoah's Fury at the St. Mary Church's annual Western Days Festival in Griffith last August.

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries gets OK for services

MERRILLVILLE | The Town Council on Tuesday granted special exception approval for a church planning to open in a suite at 7870 Broadway.

St. Andrew raising funds for school tuition assistance fund

MERRILLVILLE | St. Andrew the Apostle Church will have its all-you-can-eat soup and salad bar and bake sale at 11 a.m. Jan. 27 at the church's Ameling Hall, 801 W. 73rd Ave.

Sentencing delayed for fired Hammond First Baptist pastor

HAMMOND | A federal judge agreed Tuesday to delay sentencing former Hammond megachurch Pastor Jack Schaap over the objection of his attorney, federal court records show.

Hit the slopes: Nearby ski resorts offer programs for all ages

Within a two-hour drive of Northwest Indiana are several ski parks that offer programs and slopes for all ages, and help you maintain your fitness level during the winter.

Snowflakes unite community

Visitors to First United Methodist Church write messages on a banner bound for Sandy Hook School students during the Snowflakes for Sandy Hook event at the church.

Snowflakes unite community

Connor Kuhlman, 12, leaves a snowflake he made at a table with others to be sent to Newtown, Conn., the site of the shootings last month that killed 20 elementary school students and six adults. More than 200 people gathered for the Snowflakes for Sandy Hook event at First United Methodist C…

Snowflakes unite community

Grace Kuhlman, 11, looks at a snowflake after cutting it from paper Saturday at First United Methodist Church. Grace joined more than 200 people at the Snowflakes for Sandy Hook event at the Church, a communitywide project to make snowflakes for Sandy Hook Elementary School students as they…