Faith Communities

Distribution of security camera images has not yet led to identification of any suspects in the October 19 vandalism of the Sukkah at East Lansing's MSU Hillel. ELi's Ann Nichols reports.

Alice Townley and Kit Carlson belong to a diverse group of faith-based community leaders in Greater Lansing. ELi’s Ann Kammerer shares their stories and their views on serving congregations in today’s politically charged, divided culture.  

ELI reporter Sarah Spohn previews Global Festival at Michigan State University: a trip around the world under one roof.

All on Council stood behind the law's intention. But Ruth Beier called it "another ordinance we can't enforce," and worried it will cost hundreds of thousands of dollars in lawsuits. The City Attorney says we will find out if East Lansing lacks jurisdiction.

An ELi reader asked "why a right-wing misogynist, homophobic church is meeting in a public school!" in East Lansing. ELi's Alice Dreger parses out the issues and context.

With Talyce Murray taking on the chairpersonship of the East Lansing’s Human Relations Commission, the group will be continuing last year’s pattern of taking a relatively active approach. ELi tells you what they're working on now.

Eastminster Child Care Center has now been serving the East Lansing community for 50 years. ELi's Mark Meyer spoke with staff and families about what makes the center special and why it continues to play an important role in their lives.

To say that John Duley has lived a full life might be the understatement of the year. At 98, the former campus minister and MSU faculty member shows no sign of slowing down. ELi's Ann Kammerer captures the spirit of a man who continues to inspire. 

A lawsuit against the City of East Lansing by a farmers’ market vendor has cost East Lansing taxpayers over $182,000 in legal bills, and the case is potentially far from over. ELi's Alice Dreger reports on the case garnering national attention.

What happened at today's Downtown Development Authority meeting, as developers Royal Vlahakis tried to save their exclusive deal with East Lansing's DDA? ELi's Alice Dreger reports.

The local All Faith Alliance for Refugees (AFAR) is teaming up with area choirs to try to raise $10,000 for refugee resettlement and education programs in our area. ELi's Jessy Gregg reports.

The Peoples Church and the Planning Commission seemed generally chilly, the Downtown Development Authority mostly warmer, and City Council decidedly mixed in reaction to the Royal Vlahakis redevelopment proposal this week. What was asked and said?

On Friday, January 18 the Ten Pound Fiddle will present a "narrated musical adventure" tracing the history of Klezmer, a uniquely Jewish style of music. ELi's Christopher Wardell has the story. 

A fake story of young women being abducted near MSU by “six Arabic men” is circulating around town. ELPD says it is not true, community leaders are calling it harmful, and a law professor spoke to ELi about the context for this kind of messaging.

This year's Community Thanksgiving Worship Service will be held at University Methodist Church, with featured speaker Imam Sohail Chaudhry of the Islamic Center. ELi's Jessy Gregg has the details.