Large Southern Baptist church in Texas announces expansion
DALLAS (AP) — First Baptist in Dallas, one of the nation’s largest Southern Baptist Convention congregations, will be growing into a more environmentally friendly campus.

 Church for dogs
LOS ANGELES — When the Rev. Tom Eggebeen took over as interim pastor at Covenant Presbyterian Church three years ago, he looked around and knew it needed a jump start.

Unity focuses on Thanksgiving
The Rev. Andy Kress will focus his three Unity by the Bay sermons in November on the theme of Thanksgiving. 

Thanksgiving service in Coquille
The Pioneer United Methodist Church, 180 N. Baxter St., in Coquille will host a community Thanksgiving service at 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 22.

Setting boundaries identifies ‘friends’ who aren’t
Q: I’ve had a friend since high school, for way over 10 years now. I used to think we’d be friends forever, but after she returned from college, she changed. She puts me down for not partying with her, makes fun of my fast food job, but still wants to hang out two or three times a week. I don’t always feel like babysitting her kid while she does fun things. I want to be a good Christian friend, but I don’t think I’m really helping her and I dread her phone calls.

Ohio town cancels Christmas parade amid legal concerns, protests
AMELIA, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio village’s Christmas parade has been canceled amid concerns over possible lawsuits, expected protests and logistical problems.