Religion

Fellowship of Wildwood, a baptist church in west St. Louis County, allows certain trained congregants to carry weapons. Church leaders say their volunteer security team helps provide peace of mind to the congregation.

'Are We Prepared?': St. Louis Faith Leaders Strengthen Security Following Attacks

Shahla Farzan

It’s hard to tell who has a gun at Fellowship of Wildwood church, unless you’re really looking.The men stand silently at the edge of the crowd, as…

Tawana Lawson inside her new home in JeffVanderLou on December 4, 2019. Lawson has worked with north St. Louis kids for years and will continue her outreach work as part of a rent-to-own agreement with nonprofit LOVEtheLOU.

Government, Politics & Issues

‘It’s A Legacy’: Partnership Gives New Life To Old Home

Shahla Farzan

When Tawana Lawson’s 8-year-old grandson visits his new home, he heads straight for the cupboard under the stairs.“Logan loves books, so he decided it…

Christ Church Cathedral in downtown St. Louis opens its doors on weekdays and during weekend services to provide a place for the homeless to escape the summer heat.

Arts

Christ Church Cathedral Celebrates 200 Years In St. Louis

Marissanne Lewis-Thompson

Christ Church Cathedral has been around longer than Missouri has been a state. The church celebrated its 200th anniversary on Friday and is known as the…

B'nai Sholom temple was built in the late 1860s. Congregants of the Quincy synagogue hope another religious organization will purchase and preserve the historic building.

Arts

This Illinois Synagogue Can Be Yours For $150,000

Shahla Farzan

B’nai Sholom temple has stood on a quiet, tree-lined street in Quincy, Illinois, for almost 150 years.But the historic Jewish synagogue — one of the…

B'nai Sholom congregant Carla Gordon carries one of the sacred Torah scrolls through the synagogue during the deconsecration ceremony on May 18, 2019.

Arts

Quincy Synagogue Turns Off The Lights — For The Last Time

Shahla Farzan

One of the oldest Jewish synagogues in Illinois has closed its doors.Worshippers from across the country gathered Saturday to deconsecrate the B’nai…

River Roads Lutheran School Principal Yvonne Boyd works with students Sadie Turner and Amyah Gilbert.

Education

'Little School, Big Heart': How River Roads Lutheran School Made It To 150 Years

Ryan Delaney

All the middle school students at River Roads Lutheran School easily fit inside Yvonne Boyd’s classroom. Sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students follow…

The event aims to illuminate ways of talking about how faith leaders can combat racism and hate.

Government, Politics & Issues

Intersection Of Race And Faith On The Agenda For Local Advocates

Andrea Y. Henderson

The Women’s Group on Race Relations will convene St. Louis faith leaders to discuss how faith can combat racism on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Congregation…

Adam Ployd, Matt Miofsky and Shahla Farzan joined host Don Marsh. March 1, 2019

Government, Politics & Issues

Behind the Headlines: Methodists Vote To Uphold Ban On Same-Sex Weddings, LGBTQ Clergy

On Tuesday afternoon, international delegates from the United Methodist Church voted to reaffirm the church’s bans on holding same-sex weddings and…

Students take an algebra quiz TuesStudents take an algebra quiz Tuesday at Lutheran HIgh School North in north St. Louis day at Luthern Middle School North in north St. Louis County. The parochial school is planning to add middle school grades next fall.

Education

With room for more students, Lutheran North adding middle school option

Ryan Delaney

Lutheran High School North will add middle grades onto its campus in north St. Louis County next year, even as nearby Lutheran elementary schools struggle…

Stephen Werner joined host Don Marsh to discuss the life of Daniel Lord.

Arts

St. Louis Jesuit Daniel Lord to see screen time during Filmmakers Showcase

Caitlin Lally

Daniel Lord was a prominent American Catholic figure in the 20th century. He attended St. Stanislaus Seminary in Florissant before being ordained in 1923.…