Faith & Religion

Churches response to COVID-19

Following the latest updates on the coronavirus, or COVID-19, outbreak, local churches are taking steps to slow and limit the spread in their congregations.  There has been one confirmed case

The Jewish faith celebrates Purim

Beginning Monday evening and continuing until sundown the following day, people in the Jewish faith will take part in festive activities and eat special desserts to celebrate Purim. Purim is

Christians mark start of Lent this week

Many people in the Christian faith spend a Wednesday in February in church services to recognize Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent, which is celebrated throughout the following six

Fish Fry returns to St. Clare Church

The 42nd annual Fish Fry event is returning to St. Clare Catholic Church, beginning Feb. 28 and continuing every Friday until April 3 from 4:30-8 p.m. Attendees will have a

Ash Wednesday services in SCV

The Day of Ashes, or more commonly known as Ash Wednesday, is a holy day in the Christian faith where repent of sins and self reflection is practiced through prayer

Holy Land tour is trip of a lifetime

By Lila LittlejohnSpecial to The Signal “But why not take a tour of the Holy Lands? It’s the opportunity of a lifetime!” I couldn’t figure out why my sister, a

Anne Frank’s stepsister presents at COC

Chabad of SCV is hosting a presentation with Eva Schloss, Anne Frank’s stepsister, at the Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons beginning at 6 p.m. March 15. Schloss,

Iconography ministry brings new life to an ancient art

When people want to learn about ancient art, they usually take a class or go to a museum. The members of the Saint Kateri Iconography Ministry learn by doing. On the third Saturday of every month, the members of the iconography ministry gather in one of the church’s meeting rooms to share news, learn new techniques and to work on their own icons.

Local church holds coat drive

During the last few months of cold weather, Our Lady of Perpetual Help is having a coat drive where people can take or leave a coat outside their parish. After