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    Jan 23, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. 'Sinister minister' convicted of murder in wife's death

    An ex-pastor dubbed the "sinister minister" by prosecutors who say he murdered both of his wives was convicted of one killing and faces a second trial in March in connection with the second woman's death.
    An ex-pastor dubbed the "sinister minister" by prosecutors who say he murdered both of his wives was convicted of one killing and faces a second trial in March in connection with the second woman's death. A jury in Stroudsburg, Pa., took about 90 minutes...

    Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Accidental Death, Adultery, Punishment, Justice System

    2. Jul 7, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Leontine T.C. Kelly dies at 92; first black woman bishop in a major Christian denomination

    Leontine T.C. Kelly, a daughter and wife of ministers who followed her own calling and became the first black woman bishop in a major Christian denomination when the United Methodist Church elevated her to the position in 1984, has died. She was 92.
    Leontine T.C. Kelly, a daughter and wife of ministers who followed her own calling and became the first black woman bishop in a major Christian denomination when the United Methodist Church elevated her to the position in 1984, has died. She was 92....

    Tags: Family, Virginia Union University, AIDS, Religion and Belief, Ohio Legislature

    3. Dec 16, 2009 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Oral Roberts dies at 91; televangelist was pioneering preacher of the 'prosperity gospel'

    Oral Roberts, a dirt-poor Oklahoma farm boy who popularized the idea of a "prosperity gospel" while becoming one of the world's most recognizable televangelists, died Tuesday. He was 91.
    Oral Roberts, a dirt-poor Oklahoma farm boy who popularized the idea of a "prosperity gospel" while becoming one of the world's most recognizable televangelists, died Tuesday. He was 91. Roberts, founder of the university in Tulsa, Okla., that is named...

    Tags: Labor Legislation, Finance, Awards and Prizes, Family, Diseases and Illnesses

    4. May 30, 2011 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. PASSINGS: Bill Clements, Arthur Goldreich, John N. Doggett, Sergei Bagapsh, Thomas Graham Duffy

    <b>Bill Clements</b>
    Bill Clements First GOP Texas governor since Reconstruction Bill Clements, 94, a two-term Texas governor who in 1979 became the first Republican elected governor in the state since Reconstruction, died Sunday at a Dallas-area hospital, Lt. Gov. David...

    Tags: Civil Rights, Regional Authority, Thomas Graham, Sports, High School Sports

    5. Mar 28, 2010 | Los Angeles Times

  5. Music review: Bach's 'St. John Passion' by Musica Angelica*

    Culture Monster
    It’s not often that you get to hear live performances of both of J.S. Bach’s surviving Passions in one season, let alone a single month. The Los Angeles Master Chorale offered the St. Matthew Passion about three weeks ago at......
    6. Aug 16, 2008 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. This L.A. enclave near the Arroyo Seco is close-knit

    Though its history stretches back more than a century, in recent decades the northeast L.A. neighborhood of Hermon had all but lost its identity, overshadowed by nearby South Pasadena and Highland Park. Now, this tiny, peaceful community on the edge of the Arroyo Seco is rediscovering its past -- and taking control of its future.
    Special to The Times
    Though its history stretches back more than a century, in recent decades the northeast L.A. neighborhood of Hermon had all but lost its identity, overshadowed by nearby South Pasadena and Highland Park. Now, this tiny, peaceful community on the edge of...

    Tags: Sales, Forests, Natural Resources, Economy, Business and Finance, Business

    7. Mar 15, 2009 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. Melvin E. Wheatley dies at 93; Methodist bishop caused a stir by appointing gay pastor

    Bishop Melvin E. Wheatley, who risked censure in the United Methodist Church for appointing his denomination's first openly gay pastor in 1982, died March 1 in Mission Viejo after a lengthy illness, a church spokesman said. He was 93.
    Bishop Melvin E. Wheatley, who risked censure in the United Methodist Church for appointing his denomination's first openly gay pastor in 1982, died March 1 in Mission Viejo after a lengthy illness, a church spokesman said. He was 93. Wheatley was...

    Tags: Family, World War II (1939-1945), Obituaries, Gays and Lesbians, Gay Rights

    8. Apr 4, 2008 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. King's words resonate at L.A. church

    The 40th anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. comes as a poignant reminder of the day the civil rights leader stood in the pulpit at Holman United Methodist Church in Los Angeles and preached a Sunday morning sermon about "the meaning of hope."
    Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
    The 40th anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. comes as a poignant reminder of the day the civil rights leader stood in the pulpit at Holman United Methodist Church in Los Angeles and preached a Sunday morning sermon about...

    Tags: Crimes, Arts and Culture, Martin Luther King Jr., Civil Rights, World War II (1939-1945)

    9. Nov 29, 2006 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. State's first colleges, by definition

    Times Staff Writer
    Higher education in the state got its start in the Gold Rush era, when Jesuits and Methodists both established institutions in the Northern California town of Santa Clara. And 155 years later, it's still unclear which group should be deemed the...

    Tags: Cinema Industry, Golden Globe Awards, University of California, Steve Nash, Government

    10. Jun 16, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  10. Community Calendar - June 17

    Monday, June 17 Long Meadows Rotary meets at Nick’s Airport Inn, 6:15 p.m. Clear Spring Lions Club meets at Clear Spring American Legion, 6:30 p.m. West Hagerstown Lions Club meets at Washington Square United Methodist Church, 538 Washington...

    Tags: American Legion, Libraries, Arts and Culture, Brownsville, Lutheranism

    11. Jun 14, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  11. Religion - Speakers and topics

    Beaver Creek Christian Church, the Rev. Mark Curran will preach at the 9:30 a.m. service Sunday on “Offering Good News.” Lay leader is Sandy Curran. Sunday school follows worship. Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren, Pastor Rachel Black...

    Tags: Arts and Culture, Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia), Human Interest, Lutheranism, Example (music group)

    12. Jun 15, 2013 |Story| South Bend Tribune

  12. RELIGION CALENDAR

    Special events - A reception and open house honoring Duane and Nancy Smith for years of service will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the Galien Olive Branch United Methodist Church, 2289 W. Olive Branch Road, Galien. Call Patricia Harner at 269-...

    Tags: Religion and Belief, Christianity

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