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Creating religious art in contemporary times

Barbara Martin Moro • March 28, 2023

"Madonna of the Roses" is one of Robert Puschautz's favorite paintings he has done. The artist views painting as inherently religious, saying that even his non-religious paintings all have an element...

A closer look at history: Two local churches remember their beginnings

Barbara Martin Moro • March 1, 2023

Notre Dame in France, La Sagrada Familia in Spain, Saint Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, the Cathedral of Colonia in Germany or Saint Sophia Basilica in Turkey, were some of the most visited tourist...

Off-campus ministry reaches out to students

Barbara Martin Moro • February 15, 2023

A Catholic Campus Ministry is organizing weekly events and daily activities to help students at TJC and University of Texas at Tyler know Christ and grow spiritually. Saint John Paul II Campus Ministry,...

Student ministries offer students chances for growth

Barbara Martin Moro • February 3, 2023

The Association of Baptist Students and the Baptist Student Ministry hold activities on campus on a weekly basis to nurture the spiritual life of students. The Association for Baptist Students, supported...

Baha’i Club creates a safe space of fellowship, acceptance for students

Jessica King • October 5, 2020

By Jessica KingStaff Writer When it comes to adopting a new way to operate this semester, the Baha’i Club is taking on the challenge. In compliance with TJC’s COVID-19 procedures, there will...

Baptist Student Ministry provides a Christ-centered community

Jessica King • September 30, 2020

By Jessica King Staff Writer Photos by Jessica King Tyler Junior College’s Baptist Student Ministry is seizing every opportunity to gather together and serve students during ...