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An archaeological exploration with professor Nick Cahill. Sardis, an ancient capital that became a historic Christian city, has been under excavation for more than three decades, most recently directed by UW-Madison professor Nick Cahill. Sardis is a World Heritage Site, known in the Bible as one of the seven cities of Revelation. But before that it was the capital of Lydia, a legendary ancient empire where coinage was first invented. Professor Cahill specializes in the archaeology of Greece, the Near East, and especially Anatolia. His work focuses on cultural relationships between the Mediterranean and Near East during the Iron…
By Teagan King, Wisconsin State Journal – There’s a lot of prep work into getting schools ready for another year. Decorating bulletin boards, sharpening pencils, printing worksheets … For the last couple of weeks, more than 300 volunteers put in about 930 hours of service helping with these and other tasks, part of a growing volunteer project known as Love Dane, a partnership between more than 20 Dane County churches and Madison-area schools to prepare for the start of the school year. This year, 26 churches are registered to participate at schools around Dane County. Read more of this story.
By Will Briggs – Madison Cap Times – The Rev. Staci Marrese-Wheeler can pinpoint the moment she heard a conversation that crystalized the need for Madison’s churches to rethink their model. Two young student teachers were talking on their way to a monthly gathering, hosted in the former Lakeview Moravian Church building. “They’d always come past my office and say, ‘Hi,’” recalled Marrese-Wheeler, pastor of Common Grace and co-director of the nonprofit Eastmorland Community Center. “One day I hear (them) as they’re walking downstairs, and one of them says, ‘What does this building smell like? It kind of smells like…
Elizabeth House in Marshall was dedicated on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 with a prayer of dedication by pastor Jamie Thompson of Door Creek Church, one of the largest evangelical churches in Madison. Minutes later, the staff of Elizabeth House and Care Net of Dane County were prayerfully commissioned in their new facility by Bishop Donald Hying of the Madison Catholic Diocese. Since the days of Martin Luther, Protestants and Catholics have had trouble agreeing on some things. But in the Madison area, ProLife Christians of many denominations have given strong support to Care Net, known as the Pregnancy Information Center…
By Channel3000.com Bishop Donald J. Hying urged Catholics in the Diocese to refrain from attending mass at St. Therese Chapel in Waunakee and other Society of St. Pius chapels after four priests were illicitly appointed as bishops without the approval of Pope Leo XIV. SSPX is not in full communion with the Catholic Church and ministers cannot exercise legitimate ministry in the church. Read more of this story.
The Urban League of Greater Madison & Mt. Zion Men In Motion presents the 2nd Annual Fatherhood Cookout! Bring the family and enjoy an afternoon filled with: Live Music Games & Fun FREE Delicious Food by TLC Catering Networking with Fathers & Families Community Resources Available This is a FREE, family-friendly event designed to bring fathers, families, and the community together. Come enjoy fresh air, good vibes, great conversations, and meaningful connections as we celebrate fatherhood and kick off the summer the right way! NO COST!! JUST COME READY TO ENJOY!
Apologetics is a part of theology that defends religious doctrines, not apologizing for them as one might think. But Scott Bessenecker’s new book is an apology. And also a defense of the Christian church. The book is called Bad Religion Good News, An Honest Guide for the Spiritually Disappointed (Herald Press). Bessenecker is a 40-year Madison resident and employee of Madison-based InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, where he currently serves as director of global engagement and justice. “The book is me working through my repulsion, my complicity in the sins of the church,” he told a group of about 50 who gathered…
By Nicole Pollack – Wisconsin State Journal – At Madison’s largest Black church, finding space for all the programming requires some finesse. In one room with rows of narrow tables and a fireplace mantel covered in artwork, the weekly rotation includes tutoring for elementary-aged kids, computer help for older adults, painting and yoga classes and a drop-in behavioral health clinic. Mount Zion Baptist Church has about 600 members, said the Rev. Marcus Allen, Mount Zion’s senior pastor. Most of those served by its community programs are not members of the church, he said, and in 2021 the church spun off…
Awkward times at Brat Fest. Someone drops their brat in the dirt. Just keep walking. A young couple has a loud argument. Just keep walking. Somebody’s child loses it. Just keep walking. Heartland church pastor Jon McNary said that Jesus told a story about such an awkward event when he was asked how to get to heaven. Once again, McNary’s Sun Prairie church hosted the Sunday morning community worship service at Brat Fest, Madison’s annual Memorial Day weekend celebration at Alliant Energy Center’s Willow Island. Only this year they shared hosting with Madison’s Lighthouse Church. It was a bilingual service,…
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – Crystal Apple recipient Christina Clardy has given the gift of her unwavering presence after her school endured an unthinkable tragedy. Mrs. Clardy teaches middle school Bible classes at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison. Almost every day, her students start off with a song. “I’m getting emotional,” Clardy said of her students. “I think they have an eagerness for the things of the Lord. They’re not too cool yet, And I think also just like very curious minds still at this age.” Read more of this story.