Thousands flock to Winter Jam

Thousands of people filled James Brown Arena on Thursday evening for Winter Jam's Augusta concert.
By Tracey McManus

Humanist wants beliefs recognized

RALEIGH, N.C. - Sol­diers who don't believe in God can go to war with "atheist" on their dog tags, but humanists and others with various secular beliefs are officially invisible in the Army.

Sexual pleasure bestowed by God

No matter what our culture, or perhaps our church, has made it to be, the Holy Bible presents human sexuality as wonderful.
By the Rev. Jeff Miller

Catholic school enrollment begins to rebound

Catholic schools in the Augusta area marked National Catholic Schools Week, an annual celebration that promotes the benefits of a Catholic school education and often serves as a kick-off for fall enrollment.
By Kelly Jasper

Chaplain works to be ambassador for Muslim faith

Maj. Khallid Shabazz is one of five Islamic chaplains, called imams, in the Army. It's a position that often draws considerable attention and sidelong stares given that America's armed forces have fought Muslim extremists for more than a decade.
By Kyle Martin

Web series built around messages of inspiration

Faith plays an integral part in Karlton Clay's writings, and his latest offering, "The Lyons Den," is no exception. The Web-based series will air beginning Feb. 10.
By Charmain Z. Brackett

Christ died in vain for a lot of people

Christ died in vain for all the nonchurch members who tell you when you visit, "Friend, I am not good enough to be a member of your congregation," or who say, "When you church members stop being so hypocritical, then I will join."
By the Rev. Gene Norris

Obama says his policies are rooted in Christian faith

WASHINGTON - Presi­dent Obama drew on the Bible and his interpretation of the Christian faith Thurs­day to deliver a sharp critique of his chief Republican rival's economic program, speaking at a forum that in the past has been largely free of electoral politics.
By David Nakamura

Baddeley to speak at Augusta Golf Breakfast

Pro golfer Aaron Baddeley will speak about his faith at this year's Augusta Golf Breakfast, a Masters Week tradition.
By Kelly Jasper

Church reaches out to young people

Hudson Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church is facing an issue that worries the Rev. Larry Fryer: a decided lack of young adults.
By Summer Moore

Church directory

Find a church by name, denomination or location in the Augusta-Aiken area.

Faith calendar

Send listings by noon Monday to willie.malpass@augustachronicle.com or to Faith Calen­dar, The Augusta Chronicle Newsroom, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928.

Amen corner

The Augusta chapter of The American Guild of Organists presents Joby Bell at 8 p.m. Monday.
By Kelly Jasper

Faith digest

St. Augustine's Episcopal Church will present a drama of conversations depicting the contributions of black Americans during a Black History Month program that will begin at 4 p.m. Sunday.
By Kelly Jasper
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James sworn in as fire chief

Chris James was officially sworn in as the new fire chief of Augusta during at ceremony at the Julian Smith Barbeque Pit this morning.
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