Faith

The 'Tambourine Lady' keeps the beat in Louisiana, at Jazz Fest and more

BY TERRY ROBINSON | Contributing writer
21 hrs ago

Trials haven't shaken Rosalie Washington's faith.

Religion Briefs: Life Changing Word Revival with evangelist T. Ron Weegar

23 hrs ago

The public is invited to the Life Changing Word Revival with evangelist T. Ron Weegar, at 5100 Osborne Ave., in Baton Rouge.

Religion Briefs: A prayer service of remembrance, thanksgiving and hope

Aug 15, 2025

The Interfaith Federation of Greater Baton Rouge invites congregations, organizational leaders, partners and friends to a prayer service of remembrance, thanksgiving and hope at noon Thursday,…

Faith Matters: Workshop helps churches to thrive

BY TERRY ROBINSON | CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Aug 9, 2025

As a growing number of churches struggle to survive strictly on tithes and offerings, a respected author and pastor is calling for a revolution in the way churches think about funding their mi…

Religion Briefs: Greater Mt. Carmel Baptist and Freeman Baptist will mark church anniversaries

Aug 8, 2025

Greater Mt. Carmel Baptist Church of Scotlandville, 1414 Sora St., Baton Rouge, will celebrate its 109th church anniversary at 10:45 a.m. Sunday.

Religion Briefs: 'October 8,' a new documentary on antisemitism, will be screened on Sunday

Updated Jul 31, 2025

A free in-person screening of the new documentary “October 8” will start at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Unified Jewish Congregation of Baton Rouge, 3354 Kleinert Ave.

Faith Matters: Forgiveness central to gospel-centered life

BY TERRY ROBINSON | CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Jul 25, 2025

A modern-day retelling of Joseph’s Old Testament journey opened the Rev. Kevin McKee’s compelling message on forgiveness at The Chapel at LSU.

Religion Briefs: Gospel singing in Tickfaw

Staff report
Jul 25, 2025

The Rev. Mike Vaughn will lead a "Southern and Country Gospel Fest" at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, at Good News Fellowship Church, 13101 La. 442 West, Tickfaw.

Religion Briefs: Pastor Anniversary Celebration at Star of Bethlehem Baptist

Staff report
Jul 18, 2025

Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1204 St. Joseph St., Baton Rouge, will celebrate the pastoral anniversary of Pastor Henry J. Brown at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 20.

Religion Briefs: Elm Grove Baptist Church Men’s Day Program

Staff report
Jul 11, 2025

Elm Grove Baptist Church, 1069 W. 38th St., Baton Rouge, invites you to its Men’s Day Program at 8:15 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 10.

An Atlanta preacher with roots in Acadiana preaches at church with ties to Martin Luther King Jr.

BY TERRY ROBINSON | Contributing writer
Jul 11, 2025

As much as I enjoy visiting our many wonderful congregations in the Baton Rouge area, I make a point to do the same when I’m out of town — whether traveling for business or pleasure — on Sunda…

Religion Briefs: Chabad of Baton Rouge Presents 'Deeper into Genesis' starting Monday

Jul 4, 2025

Chabad of Baton Rouge will offer a four-part course, “Deeper into Genesis,” starting at 11 a.m. Monday at the Main Library at Goodwood, 7711 Goodwood Blvd.

Learning to talk gospel from this Louisiana pastor's new book: Faith Matters

BY TERRY ROBINSON | CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Jun 27, 2025

Do you have a moment for a gospel conversation?

Religion Briefs: Family and Friends Day at Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church

Staff report
Jun 27, 2025

Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1204 St. Joseph St., Baton Rouge, will hold its Family and Friends Day service at 10 a.m. Sunday.

Religion Briefs: Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession at St. Joseph Cathedral

Staff report
Jun 20, 2025

St. Joseph Cathedral, 401 Main St., Baton Rouge, will celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) with Masses at 4 p.m. June 21, and 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. …

Attend Solemnity of Most Holy Trinity in Baton Rouge and see details about vacation bible school

Staff report
Jun 13, 2025

St. Joseph Cathedral, 401 Main St., Baton Rouge, will observe the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity during Holy Masses at 4 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Religion Briefs: Pentecost celebration at St. Joseph Cathedral

Jun 3, 2025

St. Joseph Cathedral, 401 Main St., Baton Rouge, will celebrate the Solemnity of Pentecost with Holy Masses at 4 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Religion Briefs: Feast of the Ascension at St. Joseph Cathedral

Staff report
May 30, 2025

St. Joseph Cathedral, 401 Main St., Baton Rouge, will celebrate the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord with Holy Masses at 4 p.m. Saturday, and 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Religion Briefs: Anointing of the Sick at St. Joseph Cathedral

Staff report
May 23, 2025

St. Joseph Cathedral, 401 Main St., Baton Rouge, will offer the Anointing of the Sick on Sunday following the 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Religion Briefs: Wesley United Methodist Church 159th Founders’ Day Service

Staff report
May 16, 2025

Wesley United Methodist Church, 544 Government St., Baton Rouge, will celebrate its 159th Founders’ Day at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 18.

'Inhale deeply. Exhale fully': YogaMass in Baton Rouge creates space to embody spirituality

BY JUDY BERGERON | Staff writer
May 12, 2025

The Rev. Donnie Wilkinson approached in a black T-shirt and lounge pants, barefoot.

Religion Briefs: Pastor's appreciation service; Hosanna Christian produxction

May 9, 2025

Freeman Baptist Church, 4628 La. 955, Ethel, will conduct a pastor's appreciation service at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 25.

Religion Briefs: Unified Jewish Congregation to host Holocaust Remembrance Day event

May 2, 2025

The Unified Jewish Congregation Baton Rouge, 3354 Kleinert Ave., will observe Yom HaShoah 2025 (the 80th anniversary of liberation) at 2 p.m. Sunday.

Religion Briefs: Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge to hold garden fundraiser

Apr 25, 2025

The Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge, 8470 Goodwood Blvd., will hold its annual garden fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 3, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4.

Faith Matters: Praying effective prayers

BY TERRY ROBINSON | CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Apr 18, 2025

Prayer is not an opportunity to make demands on God, a guarantee against suffering or an opportunity to show off.

Religion Briefs: Family and Friends Day at Nazarene Baptist Church

Staff report
Apr 18, 2025

Nazarene Baptist Church will host "Family and Friends Day" at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 27.

Religion Briefs: Holy Week at St. Joseph Cathedral

Staff report
Apr 11, 2025

St. Joseph Cathedral, 401 Main St., Baton Rouge, will mark Holy Week with a series of liturgies led by Bishop Michael G. Duca and Cathedral Rector the Rev. J. Cary Bani.

Religion Briefs: 'The Gospel of Jesus Christ' at Abundant Life Christian Assembly

Staff report
Apr 4, 2025

Abundant Life Christian Assembly, 58295 Main St., Plaquemine, will present "The Gospel of Jesus Christ" from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 20.