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A DeForest veterans group this weekend is unveiling a full-scale replica of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier that was built by members of a Madison church. The copy, which was built over the past five weeks in a storage building on Dayton Street, is to be unveiled in a Memorial Day ceremony at DeForest Veterans Memorial Park.
Something’s getting stirred up in Madison’s Christian community. And we believe you’re someone who wants to know about it.We are madisonchristians.com, a local Christian community internet portal, that seeks out stories about what local Christians are doing, posts announcements on our events calendar, and carries a list of local churches. We’ve been doing this for the past ten years and we’ve noticed that Madison is changing. We invite you to read the two most recent articles we’ve posted: “Just Believe” and “Ten Years of Reporting on Madison’s Christian Community.” Then, if you’d like to keep up on what’s going on…
Ten years ago this month, madisonchristians.com began to serve the Madison Christian community, with articles on the Madison House of Prayer for All Nations and a Statewide Pastor’s Summit held in Madison. The House of Prayer closed a few months later but the opportunities to report on events in Madison’s Christian didn’t quit. In fact, though Madison’s reputation is otherwise, the stories we’ve reported clearly show it is a city with a vibrant Christian community and thriving churches.
Oconomowoc — Despite an impassioned plea from a group of concerned neighbors, an overwhelming majority of Oconomowoc officials backed a church’s request to construct and install a bell tower and speaker system in a heavily residential area. On a 4-2 vote, the Oconomowoc Common Council on Tuesday, May 17, backed a previous recommendation from the city plan commission to move forward with the plans at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 145 E. Lisbon Road.
Religious services aren’t just good for your soul — they might be good for your health. A new study, released Monday in a journal published by the American Medical Association, says that those who attend church services more often actually have a better chance of staying alive in the long run.
Tom Lin, who has dedicated his entire career to campus ministries in the United States and overseas, has been named the new president of Madison-based InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. In August, the Taiwanese American will become the organization’s first non-white president.
Christ Centered Restoration during the Storms of Life In 2011 a group of passionate followers of Jesus determined to do something for the homeless children in the sun Prairie School District and their single moms. Inspired by the work of Open House Ministries in Vancouver, WA Shelter from the Storm Ministries was born.
Last week’s Christians in the Visual Arts (CIVA) Open House pointed out that while Madison is not of the same caliber as Wheaton or Colorado Springs, it is the home for a small but growing number of national Christian organizations. Another such organization is Nurses Christian Fellowship (NCF).
MADISON, Wisconsin – May 2, 2016 –“That time in my life was very confusing. I had recently dropped out of college due to stress, anxiety and depression,” shared Amanda. “And then I found out I was pregnant…I just didn’t know what to do.” Amanda and her boyfriend, Brandon, (names changed) came to Care Net feeling nervous, scared and “a little lost.” They were greeted by “open arms and smiling faces.”
When Calvin DeWitt is home at his desk overlooking his beloved marsh along Lake Waubesa, he spends a great deal of time writing articles – pieces he does not seek, but is pleased to create. DeWitt is often invited by publications because of his poetic writing style and his years of experience in the field of Christian-based environmentalism. DeWitt, a member of the Christian Reformed Church, is sometimes referred to as the modern day father of Christian environmentalism.