http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/metro/religion/notes?nav=rss_metro/religion/notesEventsen-us1514020http://www.washingtonpost.comhttp://media.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/hp/image/wp_web.gifhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A10663-2005Apr22.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/noteshttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A10663-2005Apr22.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/notesSat, 23 Apr 2005 7:54:35 GMTThe American Family Association and other conservative Christian groups have dropped their boycott of Procter & Gamble, saying they believe the company is "backing off its support for the homosexual agenda."]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A58204-2005Apr16.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/noteshttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A58204-2005Apr16.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/notesSat, 23 Apr 2005 7:54:35 GMThttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A57775-2005Apr15.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/noteshttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A57775-2005Apr15.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/notesSat, 23 Apr 2005 7:54:35 GMTAn oratory dedication in honor of Our Lady of Altotting will begin at 2 p.m. today at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Ave. NE. 202-526-8300.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A38739-2005Apr8.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/noteshttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A38739-2005Apr8.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/notesSat, 23 Apr 2005 7:54:35 GMT Two atheist groups have found fault with the government's decision to lower the U.S. flag in honor of Pope John Paul II.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A20055-2005Apr1.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/noteshttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A20055-2005Apr1.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/notesSat, 23 Apr 2005 7:54:35 GMTThe 16th annual Potomac Sacred Harp Singing Convention, a two-day event featuring performances, will begin at 1 p.m. today at Pohick Church, 9301 Richmond Hwy., Lorton. An offering will be accepted. 703-313-4964.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A20052-2005Apr1.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/noteshttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A20052-2005Apr1.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/notesSat, 23 Apr 2005 7:54:35 GMTPresbyterian leaders voted this week to cut off funding of a controversial church for Jews midway through the five-year project.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A2212-2005Mar25.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/noteshttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A2212-2005Mar25.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/notesSat, 23 Apr 2005 7:54:35 GMT"Transform Your Mind: The Buddhist Art of Contemplative Meditation," a free seminar sponsored by Vajrayogini Buddhist Center featuring Gen Kelsang Varahi, will begin at 2 p.m. today at Takoma Park Neighborhood Library, 416 Cedar St. NW....]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A48606-2005Mar18.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/noteshttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A48606-2005Mar18.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/notesSat, 23 Apr 2005 7:54:35 GMT For the first time in more than 26 years as Roman Catholic pontiff, John Paul II will not lead Holy Week celebrations, and whether the ailing leader will participate at all remains in question.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A48607-2005Mar18.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/noteshttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A48607-2005Mar18.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/notesSat, 23 Apr 2005 7:54:35 GMTA free performance featuring comedian and inspirational speaker Dennis Lee and sponsored by First Baptist Church of Woodbridge will begin at 11 a.m. today at Woodbridge Senior High School, 3001 Old Bridge Rd. 703-494-4848.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A28531-2005Mar11.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/noteshttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A28531-2005Mar11.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/notesSat, 23 Apr 2005 7:54:35 GMTCharles H. Townes, co-inventor of the laser and a Nobel Prize-winner in physics, was named Wednesday as the recipient of a religion award billed as the world's richest annual prize.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A8755-2005Mar4.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/noteshttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A8755-2005Mar4.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/notesSat, 23 Apr 2005 7:54:35 GMTA men's rally featuring Geoff Whittaker will begin at 8 a.m. today at Old Bridge United Methodist Church, 3966 Old Bridge Rd., Woodbridge. Admission is $5. 703-273-0603.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A8757-2005Mar4.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/noteshttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A8757-2005Mar4.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/notesSat, 23 Apr 2005 7:54:35 GMTThe pastor of the church whose leaders include the suspect in the BTK serial killings visited Dennis Rader in jail and told him that he will continue to be a part of the congregation.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A64860-2005Mar2.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/noteshttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A64860-2005Mar2.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/notesSat, 23 Apr 2005 7:54:35 GMTjanet_zucker@hotmail.com or visit www.ljc.org.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A54739-2005Feb25.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/noteshttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A54739-2005Feb25.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/notesSat, 23 Apr 2005 7:54:35 GMTA memorial Mass led by Archbishop Theodore E. McCarrick in remembrance of Dorothy Stang will begin at 5 tonight at Notre Dame Chapel, Trinity University, 125 Michigan Ave. NE. 202-832-8770.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A54740-2005Feb25.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/noteshttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A54740-2005Feb25.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/notesSat, 23 Apr 2005 7:54:35 GMT Soul singer Aretha Franklin is among the latest artists to be inducted into the International Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Detroit.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A45684-2005Feb22.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/noteshttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A45684-2005Feb22.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/notesSat, 23 Apr 2005 7:54:35 GMTrevivalfauquier@aol.com.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A36629-2005Feb18.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/noteshttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A36629-2005Feb18.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/notesSat, 23 Apr 2005 7:54:35 GMT The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the fastest-growing denomination in the United States and ranks No. 4 among the country's churches, according to membership figures compiled by the National Council of Churches.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A17597-2005Feb11.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/noteshttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A17597-2005Feb11.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/notesSat, 23 Apr 2005 7:54:35 GMT"Reflections on the Windsor Report," a free lecture by the Rev. James Alison, will begin at 11 a.m. today at St. James Episcopal Church, 222 Eighth St. NE. 202-546-4587.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A17688-2005Feb11.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/noteshttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A17688-2005Feb11.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/notesSat, 23 Apr 2005 7:54:35 GMTA monumental English translation of the Talmud was presented to the Library of Congress this week, anticipating a March 15 gala in New York to mark the work's public release.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A9842-2005Feb9.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/noteshttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A9842-2005Feb9.html?nav=rss_metro/religion/notesSat, 23 Apr 2005 7:54:35 GMT