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St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church in South Bend, Indiana Continues Community Garden

Published Jun 10, 2024 03:26PM

St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church in South Bend, Indiana Continues Community Garden

On Saturday, June 8, 2024, St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church in South Bend, Indiana planted vegetables and companion flowers in their community garden, building on the foundation they began last year. This year, they added marigolds, which provide many benefits, including attracting pollinators, deterring pests, and enhancing the growth of companion plants.

The garden is a collaboration with Unity Gardens, an organization that provides food for those in need and brings diverse groups together to grow, harvest, share, and eat healthy ... Read more

Buttigieg plans big fundraising weekend, Victory Fund event

Democrat Pete Buttigieg (BOO'-tuh-juhj) is following up his first presidential debate with a big fundraising weekend, including a New York event with a group that has contributed millions of dollars to openly LGBT candidates.

LGBTQ Victo ... Read more

Hotel Elkhart Welcomes LeAnn Weiss as New Director of Sales

Elkhart, IN - The Hotel Elkhart, a premier hotel in the heart of Downtown Elkhart, is pleased to announce LeAnn Weiss's appointment as Director of Sales.

With her extensive experience and expertise in the hospitality industry, Weiss will ... Read more

US ambassador to Vatican Joseph Donnelly steps down

Washington's representative to Holy See plans to return home to Indiana.

US Ambassador to the Holy See Joseph S. Donnelly is stepping down, it was announced Thursday.

“Ambassador Donnelly will leave his post as US Ambassad ... Read more

Seabury Resources for Aging® Introduces Common Threads: An Intergenerational Worship Series

Seabury Resources for Aging® is pleased to introduce Common Threads: An Intergenerational Worship Series – and to announce a rare opportunity on March 16th to learn firsthand from the series’ creators.

“I’m beyond excited that after four years of composing, writing, and filming, the entire Common Threads liturgy and curriculum are now available online for churches to download and use,” said the Rev. Billy Kluttz, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Arlington, Virginia. “It was so much fun for me to write original musi ... Read more

Buchner returning to Notre Dame football as walk-on WR

Tyler Buchner is returning to Notre Dame football after all. He'll be catching passes this time, though.

Buchner - a former Notre Dame and Alabama quarterback - announced Friday that he's rejoining the Fighting Irish football program and ... Read more

Commentary: R.I. groups aim to bring reproductive health car

In recent years, the conversation surrounding reproductive health care access and knowledge has broadened to focus on the unique challenges faced by diverse communities across the United States. However, a groundbreaking study conducted by the Nation ... Read more

Alum, former US diplomat continues public service by transit

Service to others has always been a cornerstone of Indiana University South Bend alum Les Cornelison’s life calling. After serving in the Marines, Les enrolled at IU South Bend and earned his bachelor’s degree in economics. Upon graduation, he as ... Read more