Religion

A wine and cheese reception will follow the service in the parish hall. St. Thomas’ on the Bayou Episcopal Church is located at 3706 Bon Aire Dr., Monroe.

The statement of faith for the nation’s largest Protestant denomination asserts that only qualified men can serve as pastors.

Two Southern Baptist churches ousted for having women pastors will be appealing that decision at the Southern Baptist Convention's upcoming annual meeting.

Thousands of United Methodist congregations have been voting on whether to stay or quit one of the nation’s largest denominations amid intractable debates over theology and the role of LGBTQ people.

The New Iona Presbyterian Church is hosting a Celtic service 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, January 12. The service will be held at the church located on…