Musical events

Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir annual musical, 6 p.m. May 20. The church is at 958 E. Baltimore Ave. Fort WorthRead more

The intended victim had accused the ex-priest of sexual assault.Read more

Four people died on the way to a youth rally in Iowa.Read more

Dancing in the parking lot and solemn ceremonies will be part of a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the opening of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church's historic stone building this weekend.Read more

With a red suit, a derby hat and a big smile, George Bettes takes pride in spreading good cheer at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth.Read more

Country needs to heal itself, not expect government solution, Cal Thomas tells a Dallas gathering.Read more

Temple Grandin, the subject of an HBO movie that chronicles her life with autism, will speak Sunday at NorthWood Church in Keller.Read more

The Rhode Island attorney general said Wednesday that a war monument topped with a cross on city property in Woonsocket "transcends religion" and should not be removed because of a complaint from an atheist group.Read more

Special events

Kadampa Meditation Center Texas open house, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 5. There will be guided meditations at 11-11:15 a.m. and 1-1:15 p.m. The center is at 609 Truman St. For information, send an e-mail to info@meditationintexas.org, visit meditationintexas.org or call 817-303-2700. ArlingtonRead more

God forgives people for their "oops moments" even if the American electorate does not, failed Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry said Wednesday at a breakfast to celebrate the National Day of Prayer.Read more

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