Faith

Column: Choosing Gratitude

By The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor · 26 Nov 2025 · 0

Thanksgiving can be a bittersweet holiday. The shadow of grief can make it hard to be thankful, but the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor found healing in choosing gratitude.

Comedian believes in the healing power of laughter

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Nov 2025 · Comments Off on Comedian believes in the healing power of laughter

Mickey Bell will bring his Christian comedy to Trinity Baptist  Church, 4594 Columbia Rd. Martinez, at 7 p.m. Friday

Evensong premiere Nov. 9 celebrates Saint Paul’s 275th anniversary

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Nov 2025 · Comments Off on Evensong premiere Nov. 9 celebrates Saint Paul’s 275th anniversary

It’s been a year of celebration for Saint Paul’s Church, and at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 9, the debut of a special evensong will be presented to cap the church’s 275th anniversary.

Faithwalk Ministries plans Day of Prayer Oct. 25

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on Faithwalk Ministries plans Day of Prayer Oct. 25

Faithwalk Ministries will host a Day of Prayer on Saturday, Oct. 25.

Faith groups continue to help residents rebuild a year after Hurricane Helene

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on Faith groups continue to help residents rebuild a year after Hurricane Helene

Faith groups help in rebuilding after Helene.

Congregation Children of Israel marks Sukkot

By Special To Augusta Good News · 08 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on Congregation Children of Israel marks Sukkot

Members of the Congregation Children of Israel are observing the Jewish holiday Sukkot. It began Monday and ends Oct. 14.

Congregation marks first service after completion of hurricane repairs

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Congregation marks first service after completion of hurricane repairs

Eleven months after Hurricane Helene, repairs have been completed at St. John United Methodist Church.

Mother-daughter duo bring gospel to stage in Martinez

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Jun 2025 · 1

Corinna Rezzelle-Pennypacker recently returned to the Augusta area to work with the theater company started by her mother.

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Column: The Fragrance of Easter

By The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor · 20 Apr 2025 · 1

In her Easter column, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor highlights the importance a faith community at Easter and all year long.

Column: A Lenten Confession

By The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor · 12 Apr 2025 · 5

The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor reflects on an imperfect Lent.

Service marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on Service marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day

International Holocaust Remembrance Day was Jan. 27.

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Column: The longest night service offers hope to those who grieve

By Special To Augusta Good News · 16 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Column: The longest night service offers hope to those who grieve

A longest night service will be at St. Augustine of Canterbury at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.

Byllesby Center offered holiday festivities to community on Dec. 7

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Byllesby Center offered holiday festivities to community on Dec. 7

Crafts, food and holiday fun were part of the Byllesby Center’s Christmas Festival Saturday.

Despite damage to church, Concerts with Cause to be held Oct. 27

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Oct 2024 · 1

Concerts with a Cause will open its season Sunday at St. John United Methodist Church with Durufle’s Requiem. The church sustained damage after Helene tore its roof off.