Faith

Coverage that includes insights from local faith leaders, examining how these leaders address pressing issues such as housing, safety, equity, mental health, climate, and youth engagement through love, faith, and action.

How a small Quaker Meeting has helped shape Kalamazoo for nearly 80 years

In Kalamazoo’s Douglas neighborhood, the Kalamazoo Friends Meeting blends silent Quaker worship with decades of local activism, from peace advocacy to community care at Adda Dilts Peace Park.

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Baseball great Darryl Strawberry to share his faith journey at Battle Creek Community Prayer Breakfast

Former MLB star Darryl Strawberry will share his powerful journey from fame and addiction to faith and redemption at the 2026 Battle Creek Community Prayer Breakfast, offering a message of hope and healing to the community.

Sisters leading a revolution of love — for the earth, the elderly, and every ‘dear neighbor’

Once nearly a thousand strong, the Nazareth Sisters of St. Joseph helped shape Kalamazoo’s identity. Today, even as their congregation shrinks, their commitment to serving the “dear neighbor” is only growing deeper.

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