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By George Spencer – On Wisconsin magazine – Odysseus overcame many obstacles during his 10-year voyage home. The hero of Homer’s ancient epic The Odyssey might have a modern-day counterpart — computer scientist Brent Seales MS’88, PhD’91. A professor at the University of Kentucky–Lexington, Seales has made it his life’s work to accomplish a seemingly impossible task — to “virtually unwrap” hundreds, possibly thousands, of priceless scrolls that were buried and carbonized when Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79. Seales grew up in what he calls “a very strong and devout Christian tradition.” He wants as much ancient knowledge translated as…

One of Madison’s most vibrant worship communities, Lighthouse Church, celebrated its 30 year anniversary on Sunday, November 24, 2024. Lighthouse Church is lead by pastors Marcio and Tia Sierra, and Stephanie Avila. Guest speaker for the celebration was Alex Gee, pastor of Fountain of Life Covenant Church with other Madison pastors in attendance. More photos here.

“Are You For Us or For Our Enemies?” Joshua asked the man standing in front of him just outside of Jericho. ” [Joshua 5:13] “Neither,” he responded, saying he was with God, as the commander of the army of the Lord. In the wake of this fraught election season, said Lighthouse church pastor Marcio Sierra, it would be good to find our unity in God and not politics, “loving each other as God loves us.” Pastor Sierra offered the reflection as part of the third annual community ecumenical Thanksgiving service, held Monday, November 25, 2024, at Bethel Lutheran Church. One…

By David Dahmer – Madison365 – The Madison community is in mourning as it remembers its beloved pastor, mentor, coach, public defender, fraternity brother, and community leader, Rev. Richard Jones Sr., who passed away on Nov. 16 at the age of 61. Rev. Jones, who spent almost a decade serving as the senior pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Madison’s largest Black church, was well-known in Madison for his generosity, kindness, and compassion. Pastor Jones left an indelible mark on the church and the Madison community, says Dr. Rev. Marcus Allen, the current senior pastor at Mt. Zion Baptist Church.…

(Madison WI News Release) — The Madison Christian Giving Fund (MCGF), which has raised and donated to local charities over $1.2 million in the past decade, is entering 2025 with a new name, new partners, and a new, more dynamic grant process to deliver financial support to Christian ministries serving the needs of Madison area residents. From the beginning MCGF has been directed by volunteers from a variety of local churches. One hundred percent of funds raised have been distributed to the front lines of more than 60 local Christian ministries involved in meeting needs and sharing the Good News…

By Natalie Yahr – The Capital Times – At 81, retired teacher Christine Cannon is ready to sell her house and move into the senior condo of her dreams. The only problem? That condo doesn’t exist yet. Instead, she has her eye on the backyard of a 19th century farmhouse on Madison’s west side, where nurse Karin Krause and family educator Paula Reif are working to build an “intentional intergenerational neighborhood” they say would be the first of its kind in Wisconsin. Read more of this story. Eleven years ago we first reported on Hope & A Future. Kudos…

By David Dahmer – Madison365.com – End Time Ministries International, along with various partners, is planning to hand out hundreds of Thanksgiving baskets with all the fixings to Madison-area families in need this weekend as they host their annual “Thanksgiving Turkey and Grocery Distribution” event on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 10 a.m. Read more of this story.

Madison, WI — A coalition of churches across Madison is coming together to host the third annual Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service on Monday, November 25, 2024. The service will be at Bethel Lutheran Church, 312 Wisconsin Ave. It will provide an inclusive space for worshippers of diverse Christian traditions to gather in gratitude and fellowship. The evening begins with a musical prelude at 6:15 pm, followed by a service that brings together Catholic, Evangelical, and mainline Protestant community members. Attendees will have the chance to celebrate Thanksgiving by reflecting on God’s many blessings, reflecting on shared faith in Christ, and supporting…

CareNet Pregnancy Center of Dane County invited Christina Bennett to come from her home in Connecticut to Madison to talk about her Pro-Life activism. They almost got a new employee. “If I lived here I would be begging you for a job,” she told the 400-500 people gathered November 12, 2024 at the Monona Terrace Convention Center. She had visited Care Net’s Elizabeth House maternity home earlier in the day. Fifteen pregnant, homeless women were hosted by Elizabeth House this past year. But three times that many could have been helped if there was more room. To that end, Care…

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) -A mother and her three kids received a life-changing gift after navigating hardship and homelessness. Bianca Hightower shed tears when she received a car for her family at City Church on Saturday morning. Organizations Generous Jalopy and Waunakee Christian Brothers Automotive donated it to her. Read more of this story.