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Choirs

Hear a Harlem Choir Rejoice Again

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Linda W. Ortega - February 10, 2022 baptist church, bible studies, coronavirus pandemic, united states
Pittsburgh churches

Priests share hope for new Pittsburgh parish in Black Catholic tradition – Catholic Telegraph

by Kate Veik Denver Newsroom, Mar 13, 2021 / 02:00 am MT (CNA).- Last summer, […]

Linda W. Ortega - February 10, 2022 catholic church, coronavirus pandemic, united states, young people
Pittsburgh churches

All southwest counties except for Beaver to move into yellow phase – WPXI

PITTSBURGH — Channel 11 News is committed to keeping you informed about the coronavirus, the […]

Linda W. Ortega - February 10, 2022 on All southwest counties except for Beaver to move into yellow phase – WPXI coronavirus pandemic, covid pandemic, high school, social distancing
Sunday schools

The digital divide has left millions of school kids behind

This story is part of Crossing the Broadband Divide, CNET’s coverage of how the country […]

Linda W. Ortega - February 10, 2022 on The digital divide has left millions of school kids behind coronavirus pandemic
Pittsburgh churches

Pittsburgh And Pennsylvania Coronavirus Updates

90.5 WESA is following the latest updates and COVID-19 case numbers in Allegheny County and […]

Linda W. Ortega - February 10, 2022 on Pittsburgh And Pennsylvania Coronavirus Updates coronavirus pandemic, covid pandemic, executive director, public health, public schools, social distancing, united states, vice president
Bible studies

Life and Death in the Rage of Trump

LATE IN BOB WOODWARD’S controversial new book Rage, Jared Kushner, priding himself as the insider’s […]

Linda W. Ortega - February 10, 2022 on Life and Death in the Rage of Trump coronavirus pandemic, covid pandemic, social distancing, united states, vice president, young people
Choirs

Covid-19: Virus Surge Strikes Pennsylvania as Variants Spread Across U.S.

Here’s what you need to know: People social distancing at the Horticultural Center in Fairmount […]

Linda W. Ortega - February 10, 2022 on Covid-19: Virus Surge Strikes Pennsylvania as Variants Spread Across U.S. coronavirus pandemic, public health, social distancing, united states
Pittsburgh churches

Despite challenges, rural parishes are flourishing in unexpected ways

About a mile off I-74 in southeast Indiana between Indianapolis and Cincinnati, nestled among rolling […]

Linda W. Ortega - February 10, 2022 on Despite challenges, rural parishes are flourishing in unexpected ways catholic church, coronavirus pandemic, high school, united states
Church Donations

Things ‘might get worse before they get better,’ Uchtdorf warns, but God will help us

The all-virtual 190th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints […]

Linda W. Ortega - February 10, 2022 on Things ‘might get worse before they get better,’ Uchtdorf warns, but God will help us coronavirus pandemic, covid pandemic, social distancing, united states, vice president
Pittsburgh churches

September Develop PGH Bulletins: City planners weigh their role in pushing minority business inclusion – PublicSource

Develop PGH Bulletins will update you on the Pittsburgh region’s economy, including close coverage of […]

Linda W. Ortega - February 10, 2022 on September Develop PGH Bulletins: City planners weigh their role in pushing minority business inclusion – PublicSource catholic church, coronavirus pandemic, covid pandemic, executive director
Church Donations

Giving Machines give way to COVID; update on new hymnbooks; an Oz-like message to Trump

The Mormon Land newsletter is a weekly highlight reel of developments in and about The […]

Linda W. Ortega - February 10, 2022 on Giving Machines give way to COVID; update on new hymnbooks; an Oz-like message to Trump coronavirus pandemic, young people
Pittsburgh churches

Fort Worth Episcopalians look to future while grieving loss of 12-year church-property battle – Episcopal News Service

The congregation of All Saints’ Episcopal Church gathers for Sunday worship in Fort Worth, Texas, […]

Linda W. Ortega - February 10, 2022 on Fort Worth Episcopalians look to future while grieving loss of 12-year church-property battle – Episcopal News Service coronavirus pandemic, covid pandemic
Church Donations

Village Table in Wellesley is a story of bread and fish

In the basement of a historic Wellesley church that can trace its history back to […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 17, 2021 coronavirus pandemic
Church Donations

Catholic Church Leadership on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Raises Questions – Daily Bulletin

Despite statements from the Vatican and US bishops that the unprecedented global crisis coronavirus pandemic […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 17, 2021 coronavirus pandemic, public health, united states
Church Donations

Watch: Donations are pouring in to complete the basketball and playground at Ebenezer Baptist Church

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be out of […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 17, 2021 baptist church, coronavirus pandemic
Church Donations

How to volunteer, give back despite COVID – NBC Boston

This holiday season is shaping up to be so different from the rest. One question […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 17, 2021 coronavirus pandemic, public schools, social distancing
Church Donations

Record number of abortions recorded in England and Wales in 2020

LONDON, England – A record number of abortions took place in England and Wales in […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 17, 2021January 1, 2022 coronavirus pandemic, young people
Church Donations

In Pope Francis, Biden has a potential ally – who shares the same Catholic detractors: NPR

Pope Francis shakes hands with Joe Biden, then Vice President, at the Vatican in 2016. […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 17, 2021 catholic church, coronavirus pandemic, united states, vice president
Church Donations

West Side, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping children steal laptops, tablets and vans: “Such a violation”

PARC WEST HUMBOLDT – The founder of The block is asking the public for help […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 17, 2021 on West Side, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping children steal laptops, tablets and vans: “Such a violation” coronavirus pandemic, school year
Church Donations

Stimulus check donations would be welcome by Maryland charities dealing with pandemic-related claims

As the latest federal stimulus checks hit bank accounts, charities hope beneficiaries whose incomes have […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 17, 2021 on Stimulus check donations would be welcome by Maryland charities dealing with pandemic-related claims coronavirus pandemic, covid pandemic
Church Donations

“Giving Tuesday” to focus on digital giving for the annual appeal for Catholic ministries

Amid the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, the Archdiocese of Baltimore is launching an […]

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Church Donations

Sacha Baron Cohen donates $ 100,000 to church after member is shown in ‘Borat’ – The Hollywood Reporter

Actor Sacha Baron Cohen, who plays in Borat Post Moviefilm, donated $ 100,000 to church […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 17, 2021 on Sacha Baron Cohen donates $ 100,000 to church after member is shown in ‘Borat’ – The Hollywood Reporter coronavirus pandemic, united states
Church Donations

The coronavirus pandemic has left New York’s blood supply at a critical level

STATEN ISLAND, NY – Blood – essential for treating traumatic injuries, most surgeries, and cancer […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 17, 2021 on The coronavirus pandemic has left New York’s blood supply at a critical level coronavirus pandemic
Church Donations

Bishops allow Catholics to eat meat on Fridays

Some Roman Catholic bishops across the country are relieving worshipers from giving up meat on […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 17, 2021August 3, 2021 on Bishops allow Catholics to eat meat on Fridays coronavirus pandemic
Church Donations

Hillsong shuts down Dallas operations after pastors used church donations to fund their way of life

Hillsong is shutting down operations in Dallas amid a string of scandals that rocked the […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 17, 2021 on Hillsong shuts down Dallas operations after pastors used church donations to fund their way of life coronavirus pandemic
Pittsburgh churches

Biden could expand abortion access, even without the Senate

Joe Biden is now on the verge of becoming the next President of the United […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021February 22, 2022 coronavirus pandemic, united states
Pittsburgh churches

Coronavirus pandemic brings a new look to Ash Wednesday, but the message remains the same

A man is seen outside the Church of St. Francis of Assisi in New York […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021 catholic church, coronavirus pandemic, executive director, united states
Pittsburgh churches

Allentown Hilltop Pharmacy may resume second doses of vaccine

Each afternoon, we’ll share a summary of the latest updates and headlines for the day […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021December 2, 2021 coronavirus pandemic, executive director
Pittsburgh churches

Supreme Court Says California Cannot Ban Indoor Church Services

The Supreme Court tells California it cannot ban indoor religious services due to the coronavirus […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021 coronavirus pandemic, public health
Pittsburgh churches

Fighting Gun Violence in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh leaders are calling for an end to the recent violence in and around the […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021 coronavirus pandemic, executive director
Pittsburgh churches

Trump-based evangelicals hope Pennsylvania will repeat itself

Trump’s policies have helped keep evangelicals in the fold who might otherwise have been embarrassed […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021 coronavirus pandemic, united states, vice president
Pittsburgh churches

State House passes bill preventing governors from shutting down churches in disaster – CBS Pittsburgh

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – The Pennsylvania House passed a bill on Tuesday that would prevent […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021 coronavirus pandemic
Pittsburgh churches

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints denounces racism and views abortion as wrong

Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints maligned Abortion as evil and […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021 coronavirus pandemic, united states
Pittsburgh churches

Some Southern California Churches Should Host Indoor Services for the Holidays

Many Los Angeles County places of worship will be hosting indoor services on Christmas Eve […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021 coronavirus pandemic, covid pandemic, public health
Pittsburgh churches

Adapting to COVID-19, Los Angeles area churches donate showers, clothing and food to homeless neighbors – Episcopal News Service

Customers line up at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Long Beach, California for a shower, […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021 on Adapting to COVID-19, Los Angeles area churches donate showers, clothing and food to homeless neighbors – Episcopal News Service coronavirus pandemic, covid pandemic, social distancing, young people
Pittsburgh churches

A seismic change in the Orthodox Church? Archbishop Elpidophoros Endorses Single Use Spoons

Such conversations occur quite rarely in a 2,000-year-old institution such as the Orthodox Christian Church, […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021 on A seismic change in the Orthodox Church? Archbishop Elpidophoros Endorses Single Use Spoons coronavirus pandemic, covid pandemic, united states
Pittsburgh churches

A new dilemma for Trump’s team: preventing super-spreading churches

Others, including Trump, have attributed the growing number of cases in places like Arizona, Texas, […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021 coronavirus pandemic, public health, social distancing, united states, vice president
Pittsburgh churches

Many places of worship in Pennsylvania are waiting to open due to limits on group gatherings

May 25, 2020 | 5:33 a.m. “Keeping people safe, healthy, and alive is really a […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021 on Many places of worship in Pennsylvania are waiting to open due to limits on group gatherings coronavirus pandemic, social distancing
Pittsburgh churches

Search halted at Baker Estates Cemetery due to property claim

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have halted field studies at an abandoned nearly 200-year-old […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021July 10, 2021 on Search halted at Baker Estates Cemetery due to property claim coronavirus pandemic, school district
Choirs

A choir finds a way to sing. Just ignore the steering wheel.

I love to sing four-part harmony. It’s not just about precision, about sound when the […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021 coronavirus pandemic
Choirs

The Royal Choral Society returns to the Royal Albert Hall for Handel’s Messiah

May 28, 2021, 5:53 p.m. The Royal Choral Society returns to the Royal Albert Hall […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021 coronavirus pandemic, social distancing
Choirs

The show must go on: Music teachers learn new skills and tactics amid pandemic

The Nevada Union High School Choir student songs video is recorded on a single track, […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021 coronavirus pandemic, high school, school district
Choirs

Bath MP questions ‘unfair treatment’ of amateur choirs

Bath MP Wera Hobhouse has shown her support for amateur choirs and choral societies in […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021 coronavirus pandemic
Choirs

Sheldon Band and Choir Achieve Division I Grades | News

SHELDON — It has been a year of uncertainty for the orchestral and choir programs […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021 coronavirus pandemic, high school, school year, social distancing
Choirs

Connection During Separation: Premiere of Eric Whitacre’s Virtual Choir 6

Presented by Beltone – A leader in audience health care. On Sunday July 19, Eric […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021 coronavirus pandemic
Choirs

The pandemic causes a drop in enrollment in school music programs | New

BEAUFORT – The coronavirus pandemic is wreaking havoc on enrollment in group and choir programs […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021 coronavirus pandemic, high school, public schools, school year
Choirs

Can you pass COVID to others after being vaccinated? Should you quarantine yourself after traveling?

DETROIT – Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, Dr Frank McGeorge has kept viewers […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021December 29, 2021 coronavirus pandemic
Choirs

When will it be safe to sing together again?

Imagine the scene: you are in church, singing a hymn, and the sound is so […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021 coronavirus pandemic, social distancing, united states
Choirs

Singing in a choir can boost cognitive function and sense of oneness in older people

Singing has been linked to many health benefits, from relieving stress to improving lung function. […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021October 12, 2021 on Singing in a choir can boost cognitive function and sense of oneness in older people coronavirus pandemic
Choirs

From high schools in Minnesota to the Children’s Theater, virtual choirs follow one another

Joshua Countryman is not taking the easy route. High School Choir Director Henry Sibley has […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021 on From high schools in Minnesota to the Children’s Theater, virtual choirs follow one another coronavirus pandemic, covid pandemic, high school
Choirs

Gay Men’s Chorus’ Genderosity is a Beautiful Multi-Gender Song

By now you’ve probably seen a song performed by a “virtual choir,” a group of […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021 on Gay Men’s Chorus’ Genderosity is a Beautiful Multi-Gender Song coronavirus pandemic
Choirs

Please don’t stop the music: how choirs sing during the pandemic | Music

As anyone who has tried singing “happy birthday” at a Zoom party last year can […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021 on Please don’t stop the music: how choirs sing during the pandemic | Music coronavirus pandemic, high school, united states
Choirs

With New Artistic Director, Berkshire Children’s Chorus Seeks ‘Useful Spaces’ for Local Youth | South Berkshire

SHEFFIELD – Ryan LaBoy became a music teacher, in part because he recognized the role […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021 on With New Artistic Director, Berkshire Children’s Chorus Seeks ‘Useful Spaces’ for Local Youth | South Berkshire coronavirus pandemic, high school, vice president, young people
Choirs

Best Songs of 2020: Top 50

Prior to the release of their posthumous debut album, Pop Smoke wasn’t really known for […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021September 20, 2021 on Best Songs of 2020: Top 50 coronavirus pandemic
Choirs

VOX POPULI: Musical applause to the ears of artists sidelined by the pandemic

Conductor Kentaro Kawase, 35, had an unforgettable experience this summer. The day he conducted an […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021July 18, 2021 on VOX POPULI: Musical applause to the ears of artists sidelined by the pandemic coronavirus pandemic
Sunday schools

When will schools reopen? Will they be open in fall 2021?

For many, the 2020-2021 school year has looked wildly different from previous years: Since the […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021 coronavirus pandemic, public health, school year, social distancing
Sunday schools

Not dangerous: DeVos defends reopening of schools according to CDC guidelines

Trump and the Republicans have pushed to roll back Medicaid for years. But now, as […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021 on Not dangerous: DeVos defends reopening of schools according to CDC guidelines coronavirus pandemic, school district, school year, social distancing, united states, vice president
Sunday schools

Some Colleges Require Students to Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19 – But Legal Challenges May Loom

The break recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021October 26, 2021 on Some Colleges Require Students to Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19 – But Legal Challenges May Loom coronavirus pandemic, high school, public health
Sunday schools

Study shows pandemic has slowed reading progress

New study adds to growing evidence of learning loss due to school closures during the […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021 on Study shows pandemic has slowed reading progress coronavirus pandemic, executive director, public schools, united states
Sunday schools

Wichita Schools Drop North High Redskins Mascot

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021 on Wichita Schools Drop North High Redskins Mascot coronavirus pandemic, high school, public schools, school district, school year
Sunday schools

Only 2 of the original 12 remain after more teams drop out of the Super League

A football fan takes pictures of Atletico Madrid Hall of Fame plaques at the Wanda […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021August 22, 2021 on Only 2 of the original 12 remain after more teams drop out of the Super League coronavirus pandemic
Bible studies

COVID-19 Resources for Families and Churches

Ior a pandemic that presented financial hardship and unexpected challenges, Christianity today believes that the […]

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Bible studies

Santa Clara Bible Study Group Wins Supreme Court Battle for Home Gatherings – CBS San Francisco

WASHINGTON (CBS SF / AP) – In a case involving a Santa Clara County Bible […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021 on Santa Clara Bible Study Group Wins Supreme Court Battle for Home Gatherings – CBS San Francisco bible studies, coronavirus pandemic, public health, united states
Bible studies

Supreme Court Rules California Cannot Enforce COVID-19 Rules Limiting Bible Study and Prayer Meetings

The Supreme Court tells California it cannot enforce coronavirus restrictions that limit home religious worship, […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021 on Supreme Court Rules California Cannot Enforce COVID-19 Rules Limiting Bible Study and Prayer Meetings bible studies, coronavirus pandemic, public health
Bible studies

Examining Christian Rhetoric from the End of Time to the Time of COVID

Andrew Joseph Pegoda (@AJP_PhD) holds a doctorate. in history and teaches studies on women, gender […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021September 19, 2021 on Examining Christian Rhetoric from the End of Time to the Time of COVID coronavirus pandemic, united states
Bible studies

Easter is approaching, but churches remain empty due to coronavirus

Easter is coming this week and the churches are empty. The holiest week in the […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021 on Easter is approaching, but churches remain empty due to coronavirus baptist church, bible studies, catholic church, coronavirus pandemic, social distancing
Bible studies

Mindfulness meditation is now a staple in public schools, and thanks to Zoom, widely accessible

(RNS) – Next week, 45 teachers from Atalaya Elementary School in Santa Fe, New Mexico, […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021August 6, 2021 on Mindfulness meditation is now a staple in public schools, and thanks to Zoom, widely accessible coronavirus pandemic, public schools
Bible studies

In the coronavirus pandemic, Christianity has old lessons

The modern world has suddenly found the oldest traveling companion in human history: existential terror […]

Linda W. Ortega - June 16, 2021July 9, 2021 on In the coronavirus pandemic, Christianity has old lessons coronavirus pandemic, social distancing
Church Donations

America’s Best Pension Plans Consider Private Credit

Some of the largest US pension funds are looking to invest money in private credit […]

Linda W. Ortega - April 7, 2021June 17, 2021 on America’s Best Pension Plans Consider Private Credit coronavirus pandemic, united states

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