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Chabad Jewish Center Rabbi Shmulik Greenberg, center, leads a group of children in a prayer next to an ice sculpture of a menorah at a Hanukkah celebration and menorah lighting Sunday in Esther Short Park in Vancouver.

Celebration in park marks start of Hanukkah

Chabad Jewish Center Rabbi Shmulik Greenberg, center, leads a group of children in a prayer next to an ice sculpture of a menorah at a Hanukkah celebration and menorah lighting Sunday in Esther Short Park in Vancouver.

December 6, 2015, 9:05pm Churches & Religion

Roughly 200 people put up with the wet weather Sunday evening to watch the lighting of the Hanukkah menorah in Vancouver's Esther Short Park. The menorah in this instance was an ice sculpture, nearly 6 feet tall. Read story

Zesty Zucchini and Feta Latkes.

Five myths about Hanukkah

Zesty Zucchini and Feta Latkes.

December 5, 2015, 6:03am Churches & Religion

At nightfall Sunday, Jews everywhere will begin the eight-day observance of Hanukkah by lighting candles, singing songs, showering their children with gifts and stuffing themselves with potato latkes. Read story

&quot;Wake Up!&quot; features extracts from Pope Francis&#039; speeches in various languages, including English, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.

Pope Francis rocks out on new album

&quot;Wake Up!&quot; features extracts from Pope Francis&#039; speeches in various languages, including English, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.

December 5, 2015, 6:02am Churches & Religion

He's a global pinup who fills stadiums and thrills fans. And now Pope Francis has released what is, essentially, a rock album. Read story

Car show to benefit Open House Ministries

December 3, 2015, 6:05am Churches & Religion

Ever seen vintage cars with wreaths on their rims, strung up in lights? Saturday is your chance to see some hot rods decked out for the holidays. Read story

Church marks 125th anniversary Sunday

December 3, 2015, 4:04am Churches & Religion

A downtown Vancouver church will celebrate its 125th anniversary with a special worship service Sunday. Read story

Jewish center to host Hanukkah Celebration

December 2, 2015, 6:04am Churches & Religion

The Chabad Jewish Center is hosting its annual Community Hanukkah Celebration in Esther Short Park on Sunday. Festivities start at 4:30 p.m. at the park, Columbia and West Eighth streets. Read story

World AIDS Day recognized today

December 1, 2015, 6:15am Churches & Religion

Martha's Pantry is holding its annual World AIDS Day observance at 6:30 p.m. today at First Congregational United Church of Christ, the church with the U-shaped roof at 1220 N.E. 68th St. Read story

Northside Baptist Church members John Martin, center, and Cathy White, right, prepare coffee drinks for teachers and staff during a coffee cart event Nov. 10 at Gaiser Middle School. Volunteers from the church visit Gaiser and four elementary schools each month to treat teachers.

Church brewing connections in the community

Northside Baptist Church members John Martin, center, and Cathy White, right, prepare coffee drinks for teachers and staff during a coffee cart event Nov. 10 at Gaiser Middle School. Volunteers from the church visit Gaiser and four elementary schools each month to treat teachers.

November 30, 2015, 6:28pm Churches & Religion

About nine years ago, the leadership at Northside Baptist Church in East Minnehaha took a critical look in the mirror. Read story

Pope Francis celebrates a mass Monday in the Barthelemy Boganda Stadium in Bangui, Central African Republic. The pontiff returned to Italy on Monday after a visit to Africa.

Pope’s visit spurs hope for peace

Pope Francis celebrates a mass Monday in the Barthelemy Boganda Stadium in Bangui, Central African Republic. The pontiff returned to Italy on Monday after a visit to Africa.

November 30, 2015, 6:18pm Churches & Religion

Pope Francis made a historic visit to the last remaining Muslim neighborhood in Central African Republic’s capital Monday, a move that almost immediately opened up a part of the divided city troubled for months by retaliatory violence between Muslim and Christian militias. Read story

Pope backs more time for defense in Vatican leaks trial

November 30, 2015, 6:17pm Churches & Religion

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE -- Pope Francis has acknowledged criticism that the Vatican's trial over leaked documents has been rushed, saying the defendants and their lawyers must have time to mount a proper defense. Read story