Family-Faith Review: Iron Man 2 By Catholic Office of Film and Broadcasting Iron Man 2—Stylish sci-fi follow-up charting the further adventures of a freewheeling weapons manufacturer (Robert Downey Jr.) — whose high-tech suit of armor transforms him at will into the titular hero — as he battles a gifted but […]

Family-Faith Film Review: Nightmare on Elm Street By Catholic Office of Film and Broadcasting A Nightmare on Elm Street—Crazed killer Freddy Krueger (now played by Jackie Earle Haley) and his fatal fingers return to prey on the dreams — and real lives — of a new generation of small-town teens […]

LifeWay Research finds American “Millennials” are spiritually diverse Written by Rob Phillips Nashville, Tenn.– Two-thirds of American “Millennials” – those born between 1980 and 1991 – call themselves Christian, but far fewer pray or read the Bible daily, attend weekly worship services, or hold to historical positions on the Bible […]

Below is a list of 46 National Day of Prayer events being held in Oregon.  Some events are in the morning, others at noon and evenings and yet more being held on the internet or on Oregon radio stations. Events are listed alphabetically by city in Oregon. SEE BELOW

OREGON FAITH NEWS NOTE: In Portland, the St. Matthew’s Episcopalian church has  just experienced a division.   Most of their members have voted to become Anglicans and leave the church.  The local Episcopalian split reflects divisions that are occurring across the country.  Here is a sample of what the Oregonian reported. […]

White House drops Christian dating for Jewish proclamation. From Politico, The White House, in the midst of an intense charm offensive aimed at the Jewish and pro-Israel communities, has dropped an archaic phrase that has, in the past, rankled Jewish groups. The use of the proclamation boilerplate “in the year […]

Longstanding Portland Foursquare church was hit with a massive fire, but the congregation keeps the faith.

Virginia Governor Restores Jesus-Prayers by Police Chaplains The Governor of Virginia Bob McDonnell has restored the rights of six State Police Chaplains to pray publicly “in Jesus name,” reversing the policy of his predecessor Governor Tim Kaine who forced the chaplains to deny Christ or resign from their jobs. “This […]