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Thanks to tradition and the disparity between two calendars, Orthodox Christians mark the holiest day of the year this weekend, seven days later than other Christians around the world.

The confluence of certain Jewish and Christian holidays is not so rare that it qualifies for a minor religious miracle. That will happen today, when good Friday and Passover collide.

Jerusalem Lutheran Church, in Westminster, announces plans for Holy Week, Easter

Kirkridge Presbyterian Church, in Manchester, announces services and activities for Holy Week

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Taneytown, announces Holy Week services

The National Parent Teacher Association sponsors a nationwide art contest called Reflections in Arts in Education.Many students from Glenelg High School submitted creations to the Howard County level.

Many of our local churches invite our neighbors to spend part of spring break and the Easter season celebrating with them.

Emmanuel Baust United Church of Christ, in Tyrone, announces services for Holy Week, Easter

Deer Park UMC, in Smallwood, announces services for Holy Week, Easter

Ebenezer United Methodist Church, at 4901 Woodbine Road, Winfield, plans services and activities for Holy Week and Easter

Faith Lutheran Church, at 1700 St. Andrews Way, Eldersburg, plans services for Holy Week and Easter

On Palm Sunday, Christian Choir of Howard County will perform at 4 p.m. in chapel of the Retreat and Conference Center at Bon Secours

The Rev. Christine Parker, of Edgewood's Lord of Life Lutheran Church, plans to kick off Christianity's holiest season by stepping out of her Willoughby Beach Road church building.

Columnist ponders life of Jesus after his nativity

A church that grew up with Maryland City will celebrate its golden anniversary in a big way on Sept. 20. Parishioners and clergy at Resurrection of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church have planned an afternoon Mass followed by a semi-formal gala at Laurel Park that evening.

Lots of events are coming up in Perryville

Folly Quarter Middle School eighth grade student Laura McAllister has received the prestigious Lynn Collins Award in Mathematics.

Last chance for a community garden. Yes, it's been a long, cold lonely winter. Yes, we were not thinking of spring or gardens or vegetables

Invitations to area churches' Lenten services and meals

Rev. Kristofer Lindh-Payne of Epiphany Episcopal Church in Timonium aims to connect with people beyond church walls with programs like Ashes to Go on Ash Wednesday.