Faith news updates - read the top faith and religion news from across the U.S.

The 30-minute worship service, complete with individual doggie beds, canine prayers and a tray of dog treats for the offering, is intended attract new members who are as crazy about God as they are about their four-legged friends.

Gone to the dogs: Church starts pet service

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. Full story

Richard Vogel / AP

More news and other features

Authorities find slain N.M. nun’s car

Vatican protests ruling on crucifixes in Italy

Evangelical march in Brazil draws 1.5 million

Hawaii celebrates its first saint

Tribe: Wind farm would harm sacred rituals

Web is popular place to ‘open’ a church

Defections, court fights test Scientology

advertisement | your ad here

News

Yankees win World Series
Hideki Matsui tied the World Series record with six RBIs on a home run, single and double that each drove in two runs, and the New York Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 on Wednesday night to earn their record 27th championship.

Boswell: Yanks are back

Tot missing for 5 days found alive under bed

AARP to endorse House health bill

U.N. to evacuate 600 staff from Afghanistan

Video: Faith

More video

Nurse refuses flu shot
Nov. 4: A Michigan nurse refuses to get flu shot for religious reasons, a decision which potentially could lead to the loss of her job. WOOD's Tony Tagliavia reports.

Creeps in the candy

Religious button gets Home Depot worker fired

‘Crash’ director splits with Scientology

Domestic terrorists to hold auction

advertisement | your ad here