Couples rejecting church weddings - Herald Sun

Couples rejecting church weddings Herald Sun MOST couples used to want the big church wedding - now they want the big wedding without the church. The relationship between marriage and religion has become increasingly strained over the years, with fewer people than ever marrying under the steeple.

Your wedding: LIVE! - Stuff.co.nz (blog)

Stuff.co.nz (blog)

Your wedding: LIVE! Stuff.co.nz (blog) A few years ago I wrote a story for the Dominion Post about funeral homes putting cameras into their chapels so funerals could be live-streamed. Brilliant, I thought. What a lovely touch. Now why don't they do that for weddings - an infinitely happier ...

A Nigerian mass wedding to fight stigma of 'divorcee' - Christian Science Monitor

A Nigerian mass wedding to fight stigma of 'divorcee' Christian Science Monitor By Ibrahim Garba, Correspondent / May 18, 2012 Kano has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons lately, as Islamist rebels calling themselves Boko Haram attack Christian churches and government installations. But this week, Kano put itself into ... and more »

Late Lakewood founder John Osteen's book released - Houston Chronicle

Late Lakewood founder John Osteen's book released Houston Chronicle Pastor John Osteen - Joel's father - in the early days of his ministry, long before anyone could have imagined today's Lakewood Church. Photo: Provided By Lakewood Church / HC John and Dodie Osteen on their wedding day in 1954. and more »

Softball team withdraws due to other church's concerns over pastor's bisexuality - Bryan College Station Eagle

Softball team withdraws due to other church's concerns over pastor's bisexuality Bryan College Station Eagle Or at least they did until their pastor's sexuality prompted a boycott within their church league. The Rev. James Semmelroth Darnell is bisexual. When pastors at three of the churches in the league found out, they decided their teams wouldn't take the ... and more »